State-by-State Data
Divorce Rate by State
Complete divorce rate rankings for all 50 US states. Compare rates, view regional trends, and find state-specific divorce information.
Highest Rate
Nevada4.2 per 1,000
Lowest Rate
Massachusetts1.5 per 1,000
National Average
2.3per 1,000
States Trending Down
38of 50 states
Divorce Rates by Region
South
2.9 per 1,000 avg
16 states
Highest: Oklahoma
West
2.7 per 1,000 avg
13 states
Highest: Nevada
Midwest
2.3 per 1,000 avg
12 states
Highest: Indiana
Northeast
1.9 per 1,000 avg
9 states
Highest: Maine
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state has the highest divorce rate?
Nevada has the highest divorce rate at 4.2 per 1,000 people. This is largely due to its short residency requirements (just 6 weeks) and the availability of quickie divorces, which attract people from other states.
Why do Southern states have higher divorce rates?
Southern states tend to have higher divorce rates due to: younger age at first marriage, higher marriage rates overall (more marriages = more potential divorces), different cultural factors, and economic considerations.
Why is Massachusetts divorce rate so low?
Massachusetts has the lowest divorce rate due to: higher age at first marriage, higher education levels, higher household incomes, and cultural factors in the Northeast that correlate with marital stability.
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