I'm lonely, how do I find love?

I’m so lonely. I’m 21 and I live in a small city on the eastern shore of Maryland. I really want to fall in love but I can’t find the right person. Most of the people around here are very “simple” and local. I want to find someone who is more my speed but I’m having bad luck. My friends have either settled with the slim pickings in the area or found love online. I just feel like I’m ready to have someone special in my life but he /she won’t come. Any suggestions?