Photos: Top ten cities for divorce in America -- and the two Colorado places on the list

Most of us assume the divorce capitals of the United States must be big cities populated by rich, beautiful people -- the type who are always looking to upgrade. But no: Data from the American Community Survey collected by the Huffington Post and The Daily Beast shows that none of...

By Michael Roberts

November 11, 2013

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Most of us assume the divorce capitals of the United States must be big cities populated by rich, beautiful people -- the type who are always looking to upgrade. But no: Data from the American Community Survey collected by the Huffington Post and The Daily Beast shows that none of the top ten places is a giant metropolis, with two of them from Colorado -- but not Denver, even though it wound up in our recent list of the top ten mistress cities. Count the photo-illustrated finalists below. Number 10: Grand Junction, Colorado

Divorced population: 12.8 percent Divorced population rank: 45

Number 9: Jacksonville, Florida

Divorced population: 13.0 percent Divorced population rank: 37

Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities for divorce in America. Number 8: Palm Bay, Florida

Divorced population: 13.3 percent Divorced population rank: 28

Number 7: Pueblo, Colorado

Divorced population: 13.4 percent Divorced population rank: 25

Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities for divorce in America. Number 6: Daytona, Florida

Divorced population: 13.5 percent Divorced population rank: 19

Number 5: Reno, Nevada

Divorced population: 13.9 percent Divorced population rank: 9

Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities for divorce in America. Number 4: Medford, Oregon

Divorced population: 15.1 percent Divorced population rank: 3

Number 3: Charleston, West Virginia

Divorced population: 13.4 percent Divorced population rank: 21

Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities for divorce in America. Number 2: Sierra Vista, Arizona

Divorced population: 13.6 percent Divorced population rank: 15

Number 1: Panama City, Florida

Divorced population: 15.5 percent Divorced population rank: 2

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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