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Where the singles are

Looking for a romantic locale to meet that special someone? These 25 places have the highest percentage of singles in the country.

By Jeff Cox, CNNMoney.com

Kent State University

19 of 25

Kent, Ohio

Population: 28,400
Percent single: 57.6%

Neil Young immortalized Kent State University in song, but that - thankfully - was a long time ago. Nowadays, Kent is better known as a mecca for the fashion-conscious woman, with the Kent State Fashion Museum featuring all the best in couture past and present. It's also a terrific place to go on a date, especially if you love wings. Mugzee's Wings & More has 40 - count 'em, 40 - different flavors.

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