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It’s not quite for lovers, but New Orleans is certainly a romantic city. But that didn’t stop it from being included on the latest list of loneliest cities.
ChamberofCommerce.org has revealed that Louisiana’s Crescent 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:
Which cities are home to the most people who live alone? Here’s the list:
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 NOLA ranks when it comes to loneliness, you might be wondering what to do about it. The one-word answer is: Anything!
The Saints and Pelicans are two of the hottest tickets in town. The only issue is that tickets for both are kind of expensive!
What will you do? If you can’t get inside the game, don’t sweat it. Go to a sports bar instead. It will be much cheaper!
Here are some great sports bars in New Orleans.
451 Pelican Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114 | (504) 658-3201
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Here’s what one reviewer says about Cafe Du Monde (French Market): “Yummy Yummy! It is worth the wait for this classic of New Orleans. No trip would be complete until you have powder all over yourself! There are multiple lines, so be sure to keep an eye out for the quickest one. Also note that seating is VERY limited, so I recommend you have someone scout tables while another waits in line if you plan on eating at a table.”
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