Percentage of Americans who live alone, by age
An individual is defined as living alone when there is one person in the household and does not live in group quarters.
Percentage of Americans living alone, by age, total (IPUMS) percent
Age | 1900 | 2018 | Absolute Change | Relative Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 18 | 0.28% | 0.55% | +0.27 pp | +94% |
| Age 21 | 0.85% | 3.76% | +2.91 pp | +341% |
| Age 30 | 1.45% | 9.47% | +8.02 pp | +554% |
| Age 45 | 2.09% | 9.17% | +7.08 pp | +339% |
| Age 60 | 4.29% | 17.68% | +13.39 pp | +312% |
| Age 75 | 6.41% | 24.77% | +18.35 pp | +286% |
| Age 89 | 3.00% | 41.96% | +38.96 pp | +1,297% |
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