Marital status among adults who attend services weekly or more by religious group

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic59%5%10%10%16%3,082
Evangelical Protestant62%3%11%8%17%5,159
Historically Black Protestant37%4%17%10%32%1,067
Jehovah's Witness56%5%10%8%20%206
Jewish70%3%8%4%15%147
Mainline Protestant61%2%11%12%14%2,175
Mormon71%1%4%4%19%511
Muslim42%2%11%< 1%46%103
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%7%12%6%38%280
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%36%33%24%7,529
Living with a partner29%44%18%8%322
Divorced/separated5%36%38%21%1,500
Widowed< 1%4%16%79%1,529
Never married59%25%12%4%1,928
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%10%31%40%16%1%7,529
Living with a partner13%25%35%21%6%< 1%322
Divorced/separated2%6%33%44%14%< 1%1,500
Widowed< 1%< 1%4%24%58%13%1,529
Never married46%18%19%14%2%< 1%1,928
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married46%54%7,708
Living with a partner38%62%326
Divorced/separated35%65%1,535
Widowed20%80%1,568
Never married49%51%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married71%10%3%14%3%7,596
Living with a partner36%17%1%41%4%324
Divorced/separated50%22%1%21%5%1,510
Widowed71%16%1%10%2%1,551
Never married45%27%4%18%5%1,932
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married16%7%77%7,637
Living with a partner29%11%60%321
Divorced/separated17%8%75%1,505
Widowed9%10%81%1,545
Never married17%13%69%1,922
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married22%20%35%22%6,579
Living with a partner59%21%14%6%295
Divorced/separated55%23%17%5%1,348
Widowed63%20%13%4%1,249
Never married47%21%22%10%1,665
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married37%28%21%14%7,664
Living with a partner53%32%9%6%323
Divorced/separated44%35%14%8%1,526
Widowed58%25%10%7%1,559
Never married46%35%12%7%1,948
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married39%61%7,666
Living with a partner45%55%326
Divorced/separated29%71%1,533
Widowed7%93%1,566
Never married15%85%1,956
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say they…

Marital statusBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Married88%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%7,708
Living with a partner73%23%1%2%1%< 1%326
Divorced/separated88%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,535
Widowed86%11%< 1%2%< 1%< 1%1,568
Never married83%14%1%< 1%1%1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married91%8%< 1%< 1%1%7,708
Living with a partner83%14%2%1%< 1%326
Divorced/separated90%8%1%1%1%1,535
Widowed92%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,568
Never married83%14%2%1%< 1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married86%11%1%2%1%7,708
Living with a partner81%14%2%3%< 1%326
Divorced/separated86%10%1%3%1%1,535
Widowed89%8%1%2%1%1,568
Never married76%16%2%5%1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married59%13%9%19%< 1%7,708
Living with a partner51%15%8%25%< 1%326
Divorced/separated61%13%6%19%1%1,535
Widowed56%9%8%24%2%1,568
Never married54%16%8%21%1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married57%7%3%31%2%7,708
Living with a partner57%9%2%30%2%326
Divorced/separated64%7%2%25%2%1,535
Widowed71%5%1%18%4%1,568
Never married49%10%3%36%2%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married81%10%4%3%1%7,708
Living with a partner73%12%6%8%2%326
Divorced/separated81%11%3%4%1%1,535
Widowed83%6%3%5%2%1,568
Never married75%13%5%6%1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married50%16%11%21%2%7,708
Living with a partner53%17%10%18%1%326
Divorced/separated53%13%9%23%2%1,535
Widowed51%12%9%25%4%1,568
Never married48%21%10%20%1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married64%5%24%3%3%7,708
Living with a partner45%7%40%7%1%326
Divorced/separated58%5%28%5%3%1,535
Widowed61%3%29%3%3%1,568
Never married55%8%30%5%2%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married53%45%2%1%7,708
Living with a partner25%71%2%1%326
Divorced/separated41%56%2%2%1,535
Widowed37%58%2%3%1,568
Never married35%63%1%1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married70%10%6%14%1%7,708
Living with a partner64%13%4%18%1%326
Divorced/separated74%9%3%13%1%1,535
Widowed70%8%4%16%2%1,568
Never married65%13%5%17%< 1%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say the holy scripture is…

Marital statusWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Married52%31%4%8%5%7,708
Living with a partner52%26%2%13%7%326
Divorced/separated56%26%4%9%5%1,535
Widowed57%25%5%7%7%1,568
Never married46%37%3%10%4%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married86%7%7%7,708
Living with a partner86%9%5%326
Divorced/separated86%7%7%1,535
Widowed90%5%5%1,568
Never married89%7%4%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married75%17%8%7,708
Living with a partner70%21%9%326
Divorced/separated74%18%8%1,535
Widowed74%16%11%1,568
Never married78%17%5%1,957
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married53%16%30%7,708
Living with a partner23%24%53%326
Divorced/separated34%19%47%1,535
Widowed40%16%44%1,568
Never married39%17%44%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married56%26%12%5%7,708
Living with a partner35%36%23%7%326
Divorced/separated46%28%20%7%1,535
Widowed49%31%12%8%1,568
Never married40%35%18%7%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married64%30%3%3%7,708
Living with a partner32%63%2%2%326
Divorced/separated42%51%3%3%1,535
Widowed52%37%4%6%1,568
Never married44%52%2%3%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%39%4%2%7,708
Living with a partner34%59%6%2%326
Divorced/separated39%54%4%3%1,535
Widowed42%48%5%5%1,568
Never married43%51%4%2%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married30%66%4%7,708
Living with a partner46%52%2%326
Divorced/separated39%57%4%1,535
Widowed32%60%8%1,568
Never married34%62%4%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married36%55%5%4%7,708
Living with a partner63%28%6%3%326
Divorced/separated43%48%5%4%1,535
Widowed35%55%5%5%1,568
Never married51%42%4%4%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married27%66%7%7,708
Living with a partner54%39%8%326
Divorced/separated31%61%9%1,535
Widowed24%65%11%1,568
Never married42%52%7%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say…

Marital statusStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married47%47%3%3%7,708
Living with a partner38%56%2%4%326
Divorced/separated38%53%3%6%1,535
Widowed38%48%4%9%1,568
Never married39%55%3%3%1,957
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 adults who attend services weekly or more by marital status

% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say humans…

Marital statusEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Married11%26%3%55%5%7,708
Living with a partner24%33%1%38%5%326
Divorced/separated13%25%1%55%5%1,535
Widowed11%19%4%53%13%1,568
Never married17%31%3%46%3%1,957
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.