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Cities With the Most and Least Divorce

Cities With the Most and Least Divorce

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of life, including spousal relationships. A spike in the divorce rate in China, Europe, and other places that have endured long periods of isolation could be a warning of what’s to come in the US.

Until the health crisis forced people to stay at home — creating problems among couples — divorce statistics were somewhat positive. Though fewer people were getting married, even fewer were getting divorced, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2008, the marriage rate was 17.9 per 1,000 women; a decade later the figure was 16.6 per 1,000 women. The decrease in divorce rates was even greater. It went from 10.5 per 1,000 women in 2008 to 7.7 per 1,000 women in 2018.

To determine the cities with the highest and lowest divorce rates, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the percentage of residents who are divorced in U.S. cities with a population of at least 20,000 people using the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey. The Census definition of divorced people includes those who are legally divorced and who have not remarried.

Among all Americans age 15 and older — some states allow people under 18 to get married with parental consent — 10.8% are divorced and have not remarried. An additional 2.0% of people in that age group are separated but not divorced from their spouses. The percentage of the population that is divorced varies from state to state and from city to city. In some cities, a fifth of residents are divorced. In others, barely 1.0% of the adult population is divorced. Here is the divorce capital of every state.

Many cities with small divorced populations are religious communities. The three cities with the lowest divorce rates are Jewish ultra-Orthodox communities.

Many cities with high divorce rates are in states where dissolving a marriage is not a legally lengthy or difficult process. Five of the 10 cities with the highest divorce rates are in Florida, where only one of the parties filing for divorce must have lived in the state for at least six months. Also, Florida and a few other states with cities with high divorce rates are no-fault states. This means that the only reason the spouses have to give for filing for divorce is that their marriage is irretrievably broken.

Couples decide to divorce for different reasons, but there are a few common ones. Some of the main reasons couples decide to divorce include lack of commitment, infidelity, arguing too much, and growing apart, according to the Institute of Family Studies.

Money is another fairly common reason for couples to call it quits. Couples who are struggling with money appear to be more likely to split up. None of the 25 cities on our list of cities with the highest divorce rates has a median family income higher than the national median income of nearly $74,000. In comparison, 17 of the 25 cities on our list of cities with the lowest divorce rates have a median family income significantly higher than the national average.

Working through a separation is a very stressful experience. While much of the stress is emotional, there is often a financial element as well. The cost of lawyers, as well as of the entire divorce process, can be high, running into the tens of thousands of dollars — here are the most expensive states to get a divorce.

While divorce is generally an expensive process, the cities with the highest rates of dissolution of marriage tend to be in states where the costs of a divorce are among the highest in the country. Eight of the 10 cities with the highest divorce rates are in the two states where divorce is most expensive.

The cities with the lowest divorce rates tend to be places where families in general are bigger. The average household size in the 25 cities with the smallest divorced population is between 2.8 and 5.7. In comparison, the average household size in the 25 cities with the highest divorced population is between 2.2 and 2.7.

Cities With Highest Divorce Rates

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25. Richmond, Indiana
> Divorced population: 17.8% (total number of divorced people: 5,169)
> Married population: 39.1% (total number of married people: 11,392)
> Separated population: 1.8% (total number of separated people: 537)
> Never married population: 32.7% (total number of never married people: 9,515)
> Total city population: 35,653
> Median family income: $50,499
> Median age: 39
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Indiana: $11,400 (17th lowest)

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24. Parkersburg, West Virginia
> Divorced population: 17.8% (total number of divorced people: 4,431)
> Married population: 41.5% (total number of married people: 10,338)
> Separated population: 2.5% (total number of separated people: 629)
> Never married population: 29.1% (total number of never married people: 7,244)
> Total city population: 30,328
> Median family income: $45,809
> Median age: 42
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in West Virginia: $10,400 (5th lowest)

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23. Moses Lake, Washington
> Divorced population: 17.8% (total number of divorced people: 3,004)
> Married population: 41.2% (total number of married people: 6,961)
> Separated population: 2.2% (total number of separated people: 367)
> Never married population: 31.4% (total number of never married people: 5,309)
> Total city population: 22,663
> Median family income: $57,838
> Median age: 32
> Average household size: 2.7
> Average cost of divorce in Washington: $13,400 (17th highest)

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22. West Pensacola, Florida
> Divorced population: 17.8% (total number of divorced people: 3,073)
> Married population: 29.8% (total number of married people: 5,134)
> Separated population: 2.9% (total number of separated people: 502)
> Never married population: 37.8% (total number of never married people: 6,516)
> Total city population: 21,243
> Median family income: $42,485
> Median age: 37
> Average household size: 2.4
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

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21. Klamath Falls, Oregon
> Divorced population: 17.8% (total number of divorced people: 3,080)
> Married population: 42.0% (total number of married people: 7,257)
> Separated population: 2.1% (total number of separated people: 364)
> Never married population: 32.4% (total number of never married people: 5,590)
> Total city population: 21,138
> Median family income: $48,551
> Median age: 35
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Oregon: $12,700 (24th highest)

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20. Port Huron, Michigan
> Divorced population: 17.9% (total number of divorced people: 4,201)
> Married population: 36.0% (total number of married people: 8,455)
> Separated population: 2.1% (total number of separated people: 497)
> Never married population: 37.8% (total number of never married people: 8,885)
> Total city population: 29,175
> Median family income: $48,554
> Median age: 37
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Michigan: $12,900 (23rd highest)

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19. Longview, Washington
> Divorced population: 17.9% (total number of divorced people: 5,416)
> Married population: 42.6% (total number of married people: 12,860)
> Separated population: 3.1% (total number of separated people: 948)
> Never married population: 28.0% (total number of never married people: 8,449)
> Total city population: 37,092
> Median family income: $54,296
> Median age: 42
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Washington: $13,400 (17th highest)

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18. Hot Springs, Arkansas
> Divorced population: 18.0% (total number of divorced people: 5,529)
> Married population: 36.9% (total number of married people: 11,315)
> Separated population: 2.4% (total number of separated people: 737)
> Never married population: 33.3% (total number of never married people: 10,215)
> Total city population: 36,969
> Median family income: $45,913
> Median age: 42
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Arkansas: $11,100 (11th lowest)

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17. Panama City, Florida
> Divorced population: 18.0% (total number of divorced people: 5,411)
> Married population: 37.5% (total number of married people: 11,251)
> Separated population: 3.2% (total number of separated people: 947)
> Never married population: 32.5% (total number of never married people: 9,759)
> Total city population: 36,880
> Median family income: $52,088
> Median age: 40
> Average household size: 2.4
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

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16. Oildale, California
> Divorced population: 18.1% (total number of divorced people: 4,833)
> Married population: 34.1% (total number of married people: 9,106)
> Separated population: 3.7% (total number of separated people: 993)
> Never married population: 38.0% (total number of never married people: 10,139)
> Total city population: 34,723
> Median family income: $44,349
> Median age: 33
> Average household size: 2.7
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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15. Bayshore Gardens, Florida
> Divorced population: 18.1% (total number of divorced people: 3,016)
> Married population: 39.1% (total number of married people: 6,508)
> Separated population: 2.1% (total number of separated people: 358)
> Never married population: 30.8% (total number of never married people: 5,137)
> Total city population: 20,293
> Median family income: $49,948
> Median age: 42
> Average household size: 2.6
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

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14. Muskegon, Michigan
> Divorced population: 18.2% (total number of divorced people: 5,651)
> Married population: 27.8% (total number of married people: 8,621)
> Separated population: 1.8% (total number of separated people: 562)
> Never married population: 45.2% (total number of never married people: 14,010)
> Total city population: 37,969
> Median family income: $37,068
> Median age: 36
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Michigan: $12,900 (23rd highest)

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13. Largo, Florida
> Divorced population: 18.2% (total number of divorced people: 13,104)
> Married population: 41.9% (total number of married people: 30,130)
> Separated population: 2.1% (total number of separated people: 1,475)
> Never married population: 28.5% (total number of never married people: 20,459)
> Total city population: 83,243
> Median family income: $57,256
> Median age: 48
> Average household size: 2.2
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

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12. Henderson, Kentucky
> Divorced population: 18.2% (total number of divorced people: 4,304)
> Married population: 41.3% (total number of married people: 9,750)
> Separated population: 3.0% (total number of separated people: 711)
> Never married population: 29.5% (total number of never married people: 6,947)
> Total city population: 28,800
> Median family income: $53,568
> Median age: 41
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Kentucky: $10,200 (2nd lowest)

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11. Ensley, Florida
> Divorced population: 18.3% (total number of divorced people: 3,470)
> Married population: 39.3% (total number of married people: 7,439)
> Separated population: 2.6% (total number of separated people: 498)
> Never married population: 31.6% (total number of never married people: 5,982)
> Total city population: 22,844
> Median family income: $55,222
> Median age: 41
> Average household size: 2.5
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

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10. Chillicothe, Ohio
> Divorced population: 18.4% (total number of divorced people: 3,237)
> Married population: 42.0% (total number of married people: 7,405)
> Separated population: 1.7% (total number of separated people: 306)
> Never married population: 29.2% (total number of never married people: 5,146)
> Total city population: 21,717
> Median family income: $55,298
> Median age: 42
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Ohio: $12,500 (23rd lowest)

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9. Bellview, Florida
> Divorced population: 18.5% (total number of divorced people: 3,324)
> Married population: 42.5% (total number of married people: 7,649)
> Separated population: 2.3% (total number of separated people: 408)
> Never married population: 26.0% (total number of never married people: 4,679)
> Total city population: 21,269
> Median family income: $63,527
> Median age: 44
> Average household size: 2.4
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

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8. Pahrump, Nevada
> Divorced population: 18.5% (total number of divorced people: 5,835)
> Married population: 51.3% (total number of married people: 16,157)
> Separated population: 1.4% (total number of separated people: 454)
> Never married population: 19.6% (total number of never married people: 6,163)
> Total city population: 36,174
> Median family income: $55,294
> Median age: 55
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Nevada: $13,700 (14th highest)

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7. Evansville, Indiana
> Divorced population: 18.5% (total number of divorced people: 18,118)
> Married population: 38.2% (total number of married people: 37,312)
> Separated population: 1.4% (total number of separated people: 1,414)
> Never married population: 34.9% (total number of never married people: 34,113)
> Total city population: 118,952
> Median family income: $50,464
> Median age: 37
> Average household size: 2.2
> Average cost of divorce in Indiana: $11,400 (17th lowest)

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6. Jackson, Michigan
> Divorced population: 18.6% (total number of divorced people: 4,679)
> Married population: 33.0% (total number of married people: 8,306)
> Separated population: 1.8% (total number of separated people: 446)
> Never married population: 41.1% (total number of never married people: 10,344)
> Total city population: 32,800
> Median family income: $40,419
> Median age: 33
> Average household size: 2.4
> Average cost of divorce in Michigan: $12,900 (23rd highest)

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5. Clifton, Colorado
> Divorced population: 18.7% (total number of divorced people: 3,010)
> Married population: 44.3% (total number of married people: 7,121)
> Separated population: 1.9% (total number of separated people: 313)
> Never married population: 29.4% (total number of never married people: 4,720)
> Total city population: 20,572
> Median family income: $49,767
> Median age: 33
> Average household size: 2.6
> Average cost of divorce in Colorado: $14,500 (9th highest)

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4. Anderson, Indiana
> Divorced population: 19.1% (total number of divorced people: 8,548)
> Married population: 38.4% (total number of married people: 17,181)
> Separated population: 2.4% (total number of separated people: 1,058)
> Never married population: 32.9% (total number of never married people: 14,689)
> Total city population: 54,788
> Median family income: $43,031
> Median age: 38
> Average household size: 2.3
> Average cost of divorce in Indiana: $11,400 (17th lowest)

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3. South Bradenton, Florida
> Divorced population: 19.9% (total number of divorced people: 4,275)
> Married population: 35.6% (total number of married people: 7,645)
> Separated population: 3.1% (total number of separated people: 676)
> Never married population: 32.4% (total number of never married people: 6,962)
> Total city population: 25,646
> Median family income: $44,106
> Median age: 45
> Average household size: 2.4
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

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2. Florence town, Arizona
> Divorced population: 20.0% (total number of divorced people: 4,836)
> Married population: 29.9% (total number of married people: 7,235)
> Separated population: 2.2% (total number of separated people: 525)
> Never married population: 44.4% (total number of never married people: 10,719)
> Total city population: 26,350
> Median family income: $57,034
> Median age: 39
> Average household size: 2.5
> Average cost of divorce in Arizona: $13,000 (22nd highest)

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1. Lealman, Florida
> Divorced population: 20.2% (total number of divorced people: 3,594)
> Married population: 31.2% (total number of married people: 5,549)
> Separated population: 3.5% (total number of separated people: 622)
> Never married population: 38.1% (total number of never married people: 6,776)
> Total city population: 21,281
> Median family income: $39,910
> Median age: 43
> Average household size: 2.4
> Average cost of divorce in Florida: $13,500 (15th highest)

 

Cities With Lowest Divorce Rates

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25. Mountain Brook, Alabama
> Divorced population: 5.0% (total number of divorced people: 784)
> Married population: 69.3% (total number of married people: 10,894)
> Separated population: 0.1% (total number of separated people: 23)
> Never married population: 20.8% (total number of never married people: 3,270)
> Total city population: 20,466
> Median family income: $175,116
> Median age: 41
> Average household size: 2.8
> Average cost of divorce in Alabama: $12,500 (23rd lowest)

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24. Lehi, Utah
> Divorced population: 5.0% (total number of divorced people: 1,932)
> Married population: 68.7% (total number of married people: 26,619)
> Separated population: 0.5% (total number of separated people: 187)
> Never married population: 23.7% (total number of never married people: 9,183)
> Total city population: 61,508
> Median family income: $91,871
> Median age: 25
> Average household size: 3.9
> Average cost of divorce in Utah: $13,200 (18th highest)

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23. Saratoga, California
> Divorced population: 4.9% (total number of divorced people: 1,267)
> Married population: 68.4% (total number of married people: 17,655)
> Separated population: 0.8% (total number of separated people: 196)
> Never married population: 19.8% (total number of never married people: 5,101)
> Total city population: 30,886
> Median family income: $198,112
> Median age: 49
> Average household size: 2.8
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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22. McLean, Virginia
> Divorced population: 4.9% (total number of divorced people: 1,826)
> Married population: 66.9% (total number of married people: 24,905)
> Separated population: 0.8% (total number of separated people: 289)
> Never married population: 21.1% (total number of never married people: 7,858)
> Total city population: 47,075
> Median family income: $240,176
> Median age: 46
> Average household size: 2.9
> Average cost of divorce in Virginia: $14,500 (9th highest)

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21. Florence-Graham, California
> Divorced population: 4.9% (total number of divorced people: 2,340)
> Married population: 40.3% (total number of married people: 19,258)
> Separated population: 3.2% (total number of separated people: 1,511)
> Never married population: 47.7% (total number of never married people: 22,765)
> Total city population: 64,162
> Median family income: $39,611
> Median age: 29
> Average household size: 4.4
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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20. Saratoga Springs, Utah
> Divorced population: 4.9% (total number of divorced people: 798)
> Married population: 69.0% (total number of married people: 11,295)
> Separated population: 1.1% (total number of separated people: 187)
> Never married population: 23.9% (total number of never married people: 3,907)
> Total city population: 27,347
> Median family income: $96,712
> Median age: 22
> Average household size: 4.2
> Average cost of divorce in Utah: $13,200 (18th highest)

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19. Sammamish, Washington
> Divorced population: 4.9% (total number of divorced people: 2,354)
> Married population: 73.3% (total number of married people: 35,479)
> Separated population: 0.3% (total number of separated people: 162)
> Never married population: 19.5% (total number of never married people: 9,454)
> Total city population: 64,049
> Median family income: $176,811
> Median age: 39
> Average household size: 3.0
> Average cost of divorce in Washington: $13,400 (17th highest)

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18. Cupertino, California
> Divorced population: 4.9% (total number of divorced people: 2,318)
> Married population: 65.2% (total number of married people: 31,158)
> Separated population: 0.8% (total number of separated people: 372)
> Never married population: 24.1% (total number of never married people: 11,491)
> Total city population: 60,614
> Median family income: $192,041
> Median age: 41
> Average household size: 2.9
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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17. Oceanside, New York
> Divorced population: 4.8% (total number of divorced people: 1,247)
> Married population: 58.8% (total number of married people: 15,191)
> Separated population: 1.2% (total number of separated people: 311)
> Never married population: 28.7% (total number of never married people: 7,406)
> Total city population: 31,185
> Median family income: $137,298
> Median age: 43
> Average household size: 2.9
> Average cost of divorce in New York: $17,100 (2nd highest)

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16. Potomac, Maryland
> Divorced population: 4.7% (total number of divorced people: 1,770)
> Married population: 67.2% (total number of married people: 25,095)
> Separated population: 1.0% (total number of separated people: 390)
> Never married population: 21.9% (total number of never married people: 8,173)
> Total city population: 45,824
> Median family income: $214,870
> Median age: 47
> Average household size: 2.8
> Average cost of divorce in Maryland: $14,000 (12th highest)

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15. Southlake, Texas
> Divorced population: 4.7% (total number of divorced people: 1,087)
> Married population: 70.6% (total number of married people: 16,326)
> Separated population: 0.4% (total number of separated people: 94)
> Never married population: 21.6% (total number of never married people: 5,003)
> Total city population: 30,840
> Median family income: $239,101
> Median age: 42
> Average household size: 3.4
> Average cost of divorce in Texas: $15,600 (5th highest)

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14. Bartlett, Illinois
> Divorced population: 4.7% (total number of divorced people: 1,535)
> Married population: 63.3% (total number of married people: 20,811)
> Separated population: 1.4% (total number of separated people: 462)
> Never married population: 25.9% (total number of never married people: 8,523)
> Total city population: 41,316
> Median family income: $116,047
> Median age: 40
> Average household size: 3.1
> Average cost of divorce in Illinois: $13,800 (13th highest)

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13. Cudahy, California
> Divorced population: 4.5% (total number of divorced people: 806)
> Married population: 41.2% (total number of married people: 7,315)
> Separated population: 2.6% (total number of separated people: 465)
> Never married population: 49.3% (total number of never married people: 8,763)
> Total city population: 24,016
> Median family income: $41,942
> Median age: 29
> Average household size: 4.3
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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12. Coachella, California
> Divorced population: 4.5% (total number of divorced people: 1,577)
> Married population: 48.3% (total number of married people: 17,053)
> Separated population: 2.8% (total number of separated people: 1,004)
> Never married population: 41.4% (total number of never married people: 14,608)
> Total city population: 44,849
> Median family income: $44,615
> Median age: 34
> Average household size: 3.1
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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11. La Cañada Flintridge, California
> Divorced population: 4.3% (total number of divorced people: 720)
> Married population: 64.6% (total number of married people: 10,689)
> Separated population: 0.9% (total number of separated people: 155)
> Never married population: 25.2% (total number of never married people: 4,166)
> Total city population: 20,374
> Median family income: $188,725
> Median age: 45
> Average household size: 3.1
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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10. Maywood, California
> Divorced population: 4.3% (total number of divorced people: 888)
> Married population: 40.3% (total number of married people: 8,292)
> Separated population: 3.2% (total number of separated people: 669)
> Never married population: 48.4% (total number of never married people: 9,975)
> Total city population: 27,542
> Median family income: $43,324
> Median age: 30
> Average household size: 4.1
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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9. Old Bridge, New Jersey
> Divorced population: 4.2% (total number of divorced people: 817)
> Married population: 59.5% (total number of married people: 11,635)
> Separated population: 0.7% (total number of separated people: 132)
> Never married population: 29.7% (total number of never married people: 5,808)
> Total city population: 23,607
> Median family income: $123,965
> Median age: 42
> Average household size: 3.0
> Average cost of divorce in New Jersey: $15,600 (5th highest)

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8. Garden City, New York
> Divorced population: 4.0% (total number of divorced people: 731)
> Married population: 61.2% (total number of married people: 11,096)
> Separated population: 0.3% (total number of separated people: 48)
> Never married population: 29.4% (total number of never married people: 5,332)
> Total city population: 22,533
> Median family income: $192,833
> Median age: 43
> Average household size: 2.9
> Average cost of divorce in New York: $17,100 (2nd highest)

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7. Bell Gardens, California
> Divorced population: 4.0% (total number of divorced people: 1,274)
> Married population: 37.7% (total number of married people: 12,006)
> Separated population: 3.0% (total number of separated people: 947)
> Never married population: 52.1% (total number of never married people: 16,577)
> Total city population: 42,641
> Median family income: $40,634
> Median age: 29
> Average household size: 4.4
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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6. Plainview, New York
> Divorced population: 3.8% (total number of divorced people: 796)
> Married population: 66.4% (total number of married people: 13,902)
> Separated population: 1.0% (total number of separated people: 206)
> Never married population: 21.4% (total number of never married people: 4,492)
> Total city population: 25,902
> Median family income: $160,292
> Median age: 45
> Average household size: 2.9
> Average cost of divorce in New York: $17,100 (2nd highest)

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5. Dix Hills, New York
> Divorced population: 3.4% (total number of divorced people: 751)
> Married population: 65.7% (total number of married people: 14,404)
> Separated population: 0.9% (total number of separated people: 196)
> Never married population: 25.1% (total number of never married people: 5,506)
> Total city population: 26,819
> Median family income: $163,250
> Median age: 44
> Average household size: 3.2
> Average cost of divorce in New York: $17,100 (2nd highest)

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4. Lakewood, New Jersey
> Divorced population: 3.0% (total number of divorced people: 923)
> Married population: 55.9% (total number of married people: 17,142)
> Separated population: 1.0% (total number of separated people: 315)
> Never married population: 37.2% (total number of never married people: 11,425)
> Total city population: 55,532
> Median family income: $48,092
> Median age: 17
> Average household size: 5.2
> Average cost of divorce in New Jersey: $15,600 (5th highest)

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3. Arvin, California
> Divorced population: 2.0% (total number of divorced people: 284)
> Married population: 50.3% (total number of married people: 7,246)
> Separated population: 1.8% (total number of separated people: 259)
> Never married population: 43.8% (total number of never married people: 6,307)
> Total city population: 21,005
> Median family income: $39,110
> Median age: 25
> Average household size: 4.3
> Average cost of divorce in California: $17,500 (the highest)

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2. Monsey, New York
> Divorced population: 1.8% (total number of divorced people: 208)
> Married population: 63.5% (total number of married people: 7,429)
> Separated population: 0.5% (total number of separated people: 64)
> Never married population: 32.3% (total number of never married people: 3,781)
> Total city population: 22,073
> Median family income: $38,750
> Median age: 16
> Average household size: 5.4
> Average cost of divorce in New York: $17,100 (2nd highest)

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1. Kiryas Joel, New York
> Divorced population: 0.8% (total number of divorced people: 84)
> Married population: 71.1% (total number of married people: 7,811)
> Separated population: 0.1% (total number of separated people: 12)
> Never married population: 27.3% (total number of never married people: 2,999)
> Total city population: 23,536
> Median family income: $32,166
> Median age: 14
> Average household size: 5.7
> Average cost of divorce in New York: $17,100 (2nd highest)

Methodology

To determine the cities with the most and least divorce, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the percentage of the population 15 and older that is currently divorced using five-year data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey The Census definition of those who are divorced includes only people who are legally divorced and who have not remarried. Those without a final divorce decree are classified as separated. We only considered cities, towns, and census-designated places where:

1. The population is 20,000 or greater
2. The percentage of the population enrolled in college or graduate school is 15% or less in order to exclude college towns.
3. The percentage of the population employed in the armed forces is 15% or less in order to exclude military bases.

Data on population, school enrollment, and armed forces employment also came from the 2018 ACS. Supplemental data on median age is from the 2018 ACS as well.

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