Evidence base
Community Mental Health Journal
Prevalence of Loneliness and Social Isolation by Demographic, Socioeconomic, and Other Factors: Estimates From the 2024 Household Pulse Survey
What it found
This study uses 2024 Household Pulse Survey data to break down the prevalence of loneliness and social isolation across demographic and socioeconomic factors. The publication, appearing in 2026, works from a large national dataset to show how rates vary across population groups.
Why it matters for practice
Use this as a reference for targeting rather than as evidence of programme effect: it tells you where loneliness concentrates by group, which is useful for prioritising outreach, but it does not test what reduces it. Pair it with intervention evaluations before committing resources.