Online Dating Stats

Nowadays, it is really common to sign up with multiple dating sites to try and find a companion–something that older generations never would have thought of doing. If you are one of those people who have tried online dating sites, you are not alone in the ranks. Here are some stats concerning online dating sites.

• about 30% of the American single population has tried an online dating site at least once.
• For those actively on dating sites, women receive about 5 new messages a day each, while men receive about 1 to 2 emails.
• The monthly cost for online dating sites has dramatically dropped over the last 2 years.
• The online dating industry made about $900 million in 2007.
• On average, those paying for online dating services pay about $239 a year.
• There is truly someone for everyone with dating sites that range from specific religious dating sites to animal lovers to herpes dating.

If you haven’t tried an online dating site, maybe now is the best time. Good luck!