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ArticleSecond-marriage divorce rate: what the BLS cohort showsBLS reports a 39.1% second-marriage divorce outcome through age 55 for one U.S. birth cohort. See the population, time limit and comparison pitfalls.ArticleAverage age of divorce: U.S. first-divorce mediansThe 2023 U.S. median age at first divorce was 43.3 for men and 41.9 for women. See who was counted and how age differs from divorce risk.ArticleDivorce rate by race: compare U.S. first-divorce estimatesCompare six U.S. race and ethnicity groups in the 2023 first-divorce estimates. Keep the rate unit, age range and source limits beside each number.ArticleLong-distance relationship statistics: read the breakup measureRead a four-month long-distance breakup comparison with its sample and limits. Use the source-reading table to check a relationship success claim.

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Guides

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GuideHow does the dating standards calculator work?A delusion calculator shows how common a set of dating standards is. Learn what the term means, where it came from, and how to use a neutral version.GuideHow rare are my standards?See how common your dating standards are. Change one filter at a time and compare the result with verified U.S. data.GuideHow many men are 6 feet or taller?About 16.8% of U.S. men ages 20–69, or 1 in 6, are 6 feet (183 cm) or taller, based on CDC height measurements. Then test height with income and age.GuideWhat percentage of men make $100,000 or more?See the share of U.S. men ages 20–69 with at least $100,000 in annual personal income. The estimate uses 2024 ACS Census records.

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Claims

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ClaimAre 63% of men under 30 single?Pew’s July 2022 U.S. survey found that 63% of men ages 18–29 said they were single. Learn what the single men under 30 statistic measures and why it is not a current count.ClaimHave 30% of Americans used online dating?In Pew’s 2022 U.S. survey, 30% said they had ever used a dating site or app. This is not the share of current users.ClaimIs the 80/20 dating rule a population fact?The 80/20 rule dating claim is not confirmed by a representative population study. See what the wording measures and what it cannot prove.ClaimWhat does the 2.4 divorce rate measure?CDC’s preliminary 2023 data show 2.4 divorces per 1,000 people in 45 reporting states and D.C. This is not 2.4%.

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ToolAdult height percentile calculatorCompare your height with published U.S. adult height percentiles. Enter feet and inches, inches, or centimeters.ToolWhich dating app should I use?Compare Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder by the features you want.ToolDating spreadsheet templateLog dates and your own spending. Edit rows, save on your browser, or download a blank spreadsheet.ToolAge gap calculatorCalculate the age difference between two adult birth dates, then compare it with published Pew and Census figures for U.S. couples.

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StateAlabamaDating-pool estimate report for Alabama.StateAlaskaDating-pool estimate report for Alaska.StateArizonaDating-pool estimate report for Arizona.StateArkansasDating-pool estimate report for Arkansas.

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FEATURED DATING RESEARCH ARTICLES

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01Online dating statistics in the U.S.37%↗02Dating app success rates50%↗03Romance scam statistics64,003↗04Average age gap between couples>⅓↗05U.S. marriage statistics2.04M↗

Browse all 80 research articles →CLAIMS DESK / 001Are 63% of men under 30 single?See the source behind this number →ANNUAL DATA REVIEWDating statistics 2026Read the 2026 annual review →

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2024 ACS (Census survey): Age, income, marital status
2021–23 NHANES (CDC health survey): Measured height and BMI
51 reports: Every state and Washington, D.C.

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