About 17 percent of adults live alone in some states, such as North Dakota, Vermont, Ohio and Maine, amounting to about one-third of all households.
In contrast, in other states, such as Utah, Hawaii, California and Texas, the percentage is between 9 to 12 percent, approximately one-quarter of all households.
In addition, no less than nine large U. Louis and Washington, D. Those one-person households account for nearly half of all households in those cities. In many parts of the world, the proportion of people living alone is relatively low. In China, about 5 percent of individuals occupy solo households and in India, the proportion is approximately 2 percent.
In contrast to developing countries, living alone has become increasingly prevalent in developed countries. For example, single-person households represent slightly more than half of all households in Sweden and account for more than 40 percent of households in Denmark, Finland, Germany and Lithuania. For example, living alone is typically more costly than sharing a dwelling, but it offers more privacy, freedom and independence.
Also, living alone makes it easier to choose a lifestyle without judgment, interference and oversight. Yet, it comes with risks of emotional loneliness and financial insecurity, especially for elderly persons.
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, when socializing was discouraged and people were confined to their homes, people living alone were more likely to experience more loneliness , depression and social isolation than others. Another notable effect of the pandemic on U. America is in the midst of a transformation in household living arrangements with one in seven adults now living alone, amounting to more than one-quarter of all U. Joseph Chamie is a consulting demographer, a former director of the United Nations Population Division and author of numerous publications on population issues, including his recent book, "Births, Deaths, Migrations and Other Important Population Matters.
Crucially, as more commuters drive to work, their fuel-inefficient cars remain one of the gravest threats to environmental sustainability. Just last year, the U. This includes driving rates. However, not every city reduced their solo driving.
Significant rate increases occurred in 22 of 50 cities, with only one city Las Vegas witnessing a decrease. Relative bike hubs like Portland, Ore. Along with walking increases and working from home, these non-driving modes increased in all but three big cities. Cities faced a more mixed picture for public transit, with seven cities seeing a significant increase in transit commuting rates, but 12 seeing a significant decrease.
Nor were all results what one would expect. Meanwhile, Jacksonville, Fla. The immediate explanation here is the virtuous mix of wide broadband availability , prevalent video software, and relaxed telecommuting policies. But keep in mind that the ACS counts anyone who works from home in these numbers, not just those who digitally login to a job. Even in a polarized era, the survey reveals deep divisions in both partisan coalitions. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.
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It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Newsletters Donate My Account. Research Topics. Older adults living alone are less upbeat about their personal financial situation Older adults living alone are less likely to describe their financial situation favorably than those living with others. Friends and family relationships Among older adults who live alone, there are striking differences between men and women when examining key aspects of their social lives.
Less-frequent contact with children and grandchildren for older adults living alone Older adults living alone are somewhat less likely than older adults living with others to be in contact with their children and grandchildren. For older adults who live alone, less time with family members One common advantage of aging is having more time to spend with family members.
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