When you think of lonely cities, you might not imagine Atlanta being on the list, but that’s exactly the case according to a recent study.
ChamberofCommerce.org has revealed that Georgia’s largest city is one of the loneliest in America. Say it isn’t so!
In the context of the report, it characterizes “lonely” households as those that are occupied by one person. These one-person households typically have people who have delayed marriage from the age of:
- 30.1 for men
- 28.2 for women
Which cities are home to the most people who live alone? Here’s the list:
| City/State | One-Person Households | Percent Living Alone: Male | Percent Living Alone: Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | 154,140 | 21.5% | 26.7% |
| St. Louis, Mo. | 66,357 | 21.8% | 25.7% |
| Alexandria, VA. | 33,508 | 20.3% | 26.2% |
| Richmond, VA. | 46,196 | 18.2% | 28% |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | 66,960 | 21.6% | 24.6% |
| Cleveland, Ohio | 79,152 | 23.3% | 22.9% |
| New Orleans, La. | 71,569 | 19.4% | 25.7% |
| Birmingham, Ala. | 39,019 | 21.9% | 22.7% |
| Atlanta, Ga. | 103,640 | 21.1% | 23.4% |
| Baltimore, MD | 107,827 | 18.5% | 23.9% |
Now that you’ve seen how Georgia’s largest city ranks when it comes to loneliness, you might be wondering what to do about it. The one-word answer is: Anything!
The city has plenty of things you can do to gather around like-minded people and see the sights and sounds of Atlanta.
Things To Do To Cure Loneliness In Atlanta
Make It A Museum Night
Atlanta’s museums are not like some of the storied ones on the East Coast, but don’t sleep on them. Fernbank’s After Dark series is a must for grown folks.
Some other Atlanta museums you’ll enjoy are:
Are museums a vibe? If so, check these Atlanta landmarks out.
City Winery
650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 946-3791
If you want to check out some live entertainment, one of the best places in Atlanta is City Winery.
This Midtown Atlanta venue has relaxing atmosphere and tasty food. Come on a weekday and you might be surprised who you see in the crowd. See more live venues in Atlanta.
Go To The Club
Final Words
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
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