Key Takeaways

More middle-aged Americans are feeling lonely compared to other age groups

Nearly half (46%) of those 45 to 59 say they’re lonely

Men are expressing loneliness more often than women

THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged Americans are most likely to feel the pinch of loneliness in their lives these days, a new AARP survey has found.

About 1 out of 4 U.S. adults 45 and older (40%) say they’re lonely, up from 35% in 2018 and 2010, survey results show.

Middle-aged folks 45 to 59 are most affected, with nearly half (46%) expressing loneliness compared with 35% of seniors 60 and older, AARP reported.

“In midlife, people are often juggling careers, children, and caring for aging parents while their social circles shrink,” Debra Whitman , AARP executive vic

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