What percentage of Americans never date?

Are you one of the many Americans who have never been in a committed romantic relationship? You're not alone. According to a recent survey, about a third of never-married single adults (35%) say that they have never been in a committed romantic relationship.

Who are the Americans Who Have Never Dated?

The survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center in August 2020, revealed that never-married adults aged 18-29 are more likely to have never dated than those aged 30-49. Additionally, those with lower levels of education and lower incomes are more likely to have never dated than those with higher levels of education and higher incomes.

What Factors Influence Whether Americans Date?

The survey found that the primary factor influencing whether Americans date is the availability of potential partners. Those who have access to potential partners are more likely to date than those who do not. Additionally, the survey found that those who have access to social networks and online dating sites are more likely to date than those who do not.

What are the Benefits of Not Dating?

For those who have never dated, there are a number of potential benefits. For example, those who have never dated may have more time to focus on their own personal growth and development. Additionally, those who have never dated may have more time to pursue hobbies and interests, as well as to develop meaningful relationships with friends and family.

Though a third of never-married single adults have never been in a committed romantic relationship, there are a number of potential benefits to not dating. Those who have never dated may have more time to focus on their own personal growth and development, as well as to pursue hobbies and interests and to develop meaningful relationships with friends and family.