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Overall, 69% of Americans say they are married (51%), living with a partner (11%), or otherwise in a committed romantic relationship (8%).
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Dating at 50 and up: Older Americans’ experiences with online dating
One-in-six Americans ages 50 and older (17%) say they have ever used a dating site or app.
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About half of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults have used online dating
Lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans are far more likely than those who are straight to say they have ever used a dating site or app (51% vs. 28%).
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About half of never-married Americans have used an online dating site or app
36% of Americans who are divorced, separated or widowed say they have ever used a dating site or app; 16% of married adults say the same.
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Key findings about online dating in the U.S.
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used an online dating site or app, and Tinder tops the list of dating apps the survey studied.
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From Looking for Love to Swiping the Field: Online Dating in the U.S.
Tinder is the most widely used dating platform in the U.S. About half of those who have used dating sites or apps have had positive experiences, and some have met their partners on one; however, safety and harassment remain issues.
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About half of recent online daters in U.S. say it’s important to see COVID-19 vaccination status on profiles
Online dating users who are Democrats are far more likely their Republican counterparts to say someone’s vaccination status is important for them to see.
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Key takeaways on Americans’ views of and experiences with dating and relationships
The advent of dating apps and other new technologies present a new set of norms and expectations for U.S. singles.
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Roughly six-in-ten online daters in the U.S. are concerned about data collection
A majority of online daters report being either very or somewhat concerned about how much data such services collect about them.
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Dating and Relationships in the Digital Age
From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.
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