Alaska Tops the List for Eligible Bachelors in the U.S.

According to U.S. Census Bureau data (American Community Survey), Alaska has the highest percentage of never-married men aged 15+ among all states: 23.5%.

Top 5 States for Never-Married Men (15+)

1. Alaska: 23.5%
2. Montana: ~22%
3. Wyoming: ~22%
4. Vermont: ~22%
5. North Dakota: ~21.5%

Why These States?

• Male-skewed demographics: Resource extraction (oil, mining), military bases, and seasonal work attract single men.
• Rural/frontier culture: Later marriage norms, smaller dating pools.
• Younger median age: Alaska's median age is ~34 (U.S. ~38).

Caveats

• "Eligible" ≠ "available and looking"—includes all never-married men regardless of orientation, incarceration, or intent.
• Urban vs. rural: Anchorage differs from Bush Alaska.
• Data is from ACS 5-year estimates; exact rankings shift yearly.

For women seeking men, the ratio is most favorable in these states—but "eligibility" involves far more than marital status.