The percentage of people living alone in the US has increased from 7.7% in 1940 to 26.7% in 2010, with the largest jump occurring in the 1970s. North Dakota has the highest number of one-person households and women are more likely to live alone than men. Studies show higher rates of depression among those living alone.
According to the US Census, 7.7% of US residents lived alone in 1940 compared to 26.7% in 2010. One-person households have increased with each census since 1940 with the largest jump occurring in the 1970s. In 1970, 17.6% of respondents indicated that they lived alone. In 1980, 22.7% lived alone, an increase of 5.1%.
More facts about living alone:
According to the 2010 US Census, North Dakota has the largest number of one-room households with 29.3% of the population living alone. Utah has the lowest percentage of lone residents at 17.8%.
More women (14.8%) reported living alone than men (11.9%) in the United States in 2010.
Some studies show a higher incidence of depression in both men and women who live alone versus living with others.
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