Attendance at religious services among never married adults
% of never married adults who attend religious services…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
27%
36%
36%
1%
6,966
2007
32%
35%
32%
< 1%
4,995
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among never married adults by religious group
% of never married adults who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
29%
46%
24%
1%
1,292
Evangelical Protestant
56%
33%
11%
1%
1,214
Historically Black Protestant
48%
42%
10%
1%
600
Jewish
12%
54%
34%
< 1%
138
Mainline Protestant
26%
48%
25%
< 1%
788
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
27%
68%
< 1%
2,289
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
25%
12%
4%
1,928
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
64%
25%
9%
2%
2,415
Seldom/never
59%
28%
10%
2%
2,507
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
18%
19%
14%
2%
< 1%
1,928
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
24%
17%
10%
1%
< 1%
2,415
Seldom/never
42%
26%
20%
11%
1%
< 1%
2,507
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among never married adults by religious attendance
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
51%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
47%
2,441
Seldom/never
62%
38%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
27%
4%
18%
5%
1,932
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
20%
7%
20%
5%
2,409
Seldom/never
61%
11%
6%
16%
5%
2,505
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
13%
69%
1,922
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
17%
69%
2,400
Seldom/never
12%
16%
72%
2,484
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
21%
22%
10%
1,665
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
21%
23%
13%
2,172
Seldom/never
44%
22%
21%
13%
2,240
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
35%
12%
7%
1,948
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
37%
15%
6%
2,435
Seldom/never
45%
34%
15%
6%
2,522
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among never married adults by religious attendance
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
85%
1,956
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
86%
2,436
Seldom/never
11%
89%
2,528
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
14%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
56%
26%
8%
< 1%
8%
2%
2,441
Seldom/never
29%
21%
13%
1%
32%
5%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
14%
2%
1%
< 1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
41%
15%
5%
< 1%
2,441
Seldom/never
14%
22%
26%
37%
1%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
16%
2%
5%
1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
24%
10%
23%
1%
2,441
Seldom/never
19%
11%
6%
63%
1%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
16%
8%
21%
1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
7%
12%
14%
66%
< 1%
2,441
Seldom/never
3%
2%
2%
92%
< 1%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
10%
3%
36%
2%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
11%
6%
54%
1%
2,441
Seldom/never
24%
8%
5%
61%
1%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
13%
5%
6%
1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
23%
14%
15%
1%
2,441
Seldom/never
36%
17%
11%
35%
2%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
21%
10%
20%
1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
17%
14%
23%
1%
2,441
Seldom/never
48%
16%
12%
23%
1%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
8%
30%
5%
2%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
15%
51%
11%
3%
2,441
Seldom/never
8%
18%
55%
17%
2%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
63%
1%
1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
76%
1%
1%
2,441
Seldom/never
19%
78%
2%
1%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
13%
5%
17%
< 1%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
16%
14%
50%
< 1%
2,441
Seldom/never
9%
5%
5%
80%
1%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
37%
3%
10%
4%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
33%
2%
36%
8%
2,441
Seldom/never
11%
14%
1%
69%
6%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
89%
7%
4%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
77%
18%
6%
2,441
Seldom/never
43%
47%
10%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
78%
17%
5%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
34%
7%
2,441
Seldom/never
34%
56%
9%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
17%
44%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
17%
55%
2,441
Seldom/never
24%
23%
54%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
35%
18%
7%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
39%
30%
7%
2,441
Seldom/never
18%
34%
39%
9%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
52%
2%
3%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
56%
2%
3%
2,441
Seldom/never
45%
48%
3%
4%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
51%
4%
2%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
57%
3%
2%
2,441
Seldom/never
36%
58%
4%
2%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
62%
4%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
35%
3%
2,441
Seldom/never
72%
24%
4%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
42%
4%
4%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
78%
16%
3%
2%
2,441
Seldom/never
83%
13%
2%
2%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
52%
7%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
71%
22%
7%
2,441
Seldom/never
79%
16%
5%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say…
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Attendance at religious services
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
55%
3%
3%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
65%
1%
3%
2,441
Seldom/never
29%
66%
2%
3%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among never married adults by religious attendance
% of never married adults who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
31%
3%
46%
3%
1,957
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
27%
4%
26%
3%
2,441
Seldom/never
62%
16%
4%
15%
3%
2,529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.