Pew: 42% of Black Adults Are Single, and 53% of Single Black Adults Are Looking to Date
Some 42% of Black adults in the United States are single, meaning they are not married, not living with a partner and not in a committed romantic relationship, a notably higher share than the 29% of other U.S. adults, according to a Pew Research Center report published November 12. The survey was conducted June 16 to 29, 2025, among 6,871 U.S. adults, including 4,271 Black adults.
Among single Black adults, 53% describe themselves as single and looking for dates or a relationship, compared with 36% of single White adults and 49% of single Hispanic adults. What people are looking for differs by gender: among those on the market, 45% of women say they are looking only for a committed relationship, versus 24% of men, while 27% of men are looking only for casual dates, versus 18% of women.
Majorities of single Black adults say it is important for a partner to be caring and compassionate, romantic, willing to help with household chores, and a believer in God. Single Black women are far more likely than single Black men to say a partner's financial stability is important, and more likely to rule out partners who earn much less than they do or carry significant debt. (Source: Pew Research Center)
Source: Pew Research Center
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