Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Nearly half of U.S. adults are single, with many choosing this lifestyle deliberately. Solo living is becoming increasingly common and accepted, with many people embracing autonomy and independence. The trend is reflected in solo travel and dining, which are now seen as symbols of freedom and self-sufficiency.
- ▪The United States Census reports that 46.4% of U.S. adults are single.
- ▪Pew Research data shows that 57% of single adults are not currently looking for a romantic relationship or casual dates.
- ▪Solo living is no longer a fringe lifestyle, with millions of Americans navigating life independently.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/g-s1-136079/single-adult-solo-choice |
| Publication time | Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:47:44 -0400 |
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Culture Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you July 30, 20261:47 PM ET By NPR Staff Millions of Americans are navigating life independently. We want to hear about your experiences on solo living for our upcoming stories. SeventyFour/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SeventyFour/iStockphoto/Getty Images Single-dom is a thing. The United States Census reports that nearly half, or 46.4%, of U.S. adults are single. But that's nothing to be sorry about. In fact, Pew Research data shows that it's a deliberate choice, and that most single adults (about 57%) are not currently looking for a romantic relationship or casual dates. Solo travel and solo dining are increasingly being embraced as a choice and a symbol of autonomy.
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