The Rise of Singlehood_ Why More People Are Choosing to Stay Single

Let's talk about something that's shaping our society—staying single. Over the past few decades, we’ve seen a major shift in how people view relationships, particularly the choice to remain single. In fact, as of 2023, nearly 46.4% of U.S. adults are single! That’s a striking number, especially when we compare it to just a few decades ago, when marriage was nearly universal by a certain age.
On average, adults are getting married later than ever, with the median age for first marriages now at 31 for men and 29 for women—up from just 23 and 20 in 1970. You might be surprised to learn that over 40% of Millennials and Gen Z are saying 'no thanks' to marriage altogether. So, what’s driving this trend?
One significant influence has undoubtedly been the COVID-19 pandemic. It changed so much about our lives and relationships, causing many informal partnerships to dissolve. By 2022, an additional 13.3 million Americans found themselves single, highlighting how the pandemic disrupted traditional relationship structures.


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