Washingtontimes iconWashingtontimesSep 7, 2026

Why 30 million American men are single -- and why that number keeps growing

Analysts say a widening gap between married and unmarried men under 40 is changing how Americans look at wedlock, as economic and social changes drive more young people to shun traditional family arrangements.

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Analysts say a widening gap between married and unmarried men under 40 is changing how Americans look at wedlock, as economic and social changes drive more young people to shun traditional family arrangements.

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Analysts say a widening gap between married and unmarried men under 40 is changing how Americans look at wedlock, as economic and social changes drive more young people to shun traditional family arrangements.

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