Over Half Of Adults In The U.S. Are Considered ‘Lonely’
Approximately 58% of adults in the United States reported experiencing loneliness during 2021. The incidence of loneliness varied among demographic subgroups, and was highest among racial minorities, low-income adults, and younger adults. Men and women had about the same likelihood of loneliness, at 57% for men and 59% for women.
About 75% of Hispanic adults and 68% of Black/African American adults were classified as lonely. Lower income adults (earning less than $50,000 per year) were more likely to be classified as …
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