The Divorce Capitals Of The U.S.
Where you live may say something about your marital happiness — and your likelihood to divorce. Check out the map
below for the states and cities With the highest divorce rates, according to the American Community Survey and
calculations by the Daily Beast,
Grand Junction, CO
Pueblo, CO
Divorce rate per 1 *000 people, age 15 and older
6.05-7.65
7.66-9.31
9.32-10.97
Charleston, WV
Panama City, FL
10.98-12.63
D.C.
Jacksonville, FL
Deltona, FL
Palm Bay, FL
12.64-14.35
Fewer People Get Married Or Divorced During Recessions
Divorce rate (per I ,OOO total population regardless of age)
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2000
— Marriage rate (regardless of age)
— Divorce rate (regardless of age)
Recessions
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2cm
2008
2009
2010
10
9
8
7
6
2011
Sources: American Community Survey, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Daily Beast
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