Marital status among adults who do not believe in God by religious group
% of adults who do not believe in God who are…
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Religious tradition
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Catholic
41%
10%
10%
2%
36%
113
Jewish
46%
6%
7%
5%
36%
161
Mainline Protestant
51%
5%
12%
10%
22%
111
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
37%
12%
9%
2%
41%
2,728
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 adults who do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who are ages…
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Marital status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Married
9%
45%
26%
20%
1,488
Living with a partner
42%
43%
12%
3%
348
Divorced/separated
8%
42%
34%
17%
350
Widowed
1%
12%
14%
73%
139
Never married
74%
20%
4%
1%
1,041
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who are…
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Marital status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
3%
14%
37%
32%
12%
1%
1,488
Living with a partner
19%
38%
28%
13%
2%
< 1%
348
Divorced/separated
1%
13%
36%
39%
10%
1%
350
Widowed
< 1%
1%
12%
25%
45%
17%
139
Never married
57%
25%
12%
5%
1%
< 1%
1,041
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who are…
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Marital status
Men
Women
Sample size
Married
64%
36%
1,512
Living with a partner
63%
37%
354
Divorced/separated
66%
34%
353
Widowed
43%
57%
140
Never married
68%
32%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who identify as…
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Marital status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
82%
1%
7%
7%
3%
1,493
Living with a partner
79%
3%
3%
10%
6%
349
Divorced/separated
86%
4%
2%
6%
2%
351
Widowed
90%
4%
< 1%
1%
5%
135
Never married
70%
4%
11%
12%
3%
1,034
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who are…
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Marital status
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Married
14%
13%
73%
1,496
Living with a partner
11%
11%
78%
349
Divorced/separated
11%
7%
83%
350
Widowed
4%
21%
75%
139
Never married
13%
20%
67%
1,032
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who have a household income of…
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Marital status
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Married
11%
13%
34%
42%
1,382
Living with a partner
32%
20%
26%
22%
335
Divorced/separated
31%
21%
31%
17%
334
Widowed
37%
24%
26%
13%
120
Never married
31%
23%
27%
19%
944
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who have completed…
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Marital status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
22%
24%
28%
27%
1,504
Living with a partner
22%
32%
32%
15%
354
Divorced/separated
29%
33%
21%
17%
352
Widowed
31%
29%
21%
19%
140
Never married
37%
35%
21%
8%
1,043
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 do not believe in God by marital status
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Marital status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
41%
59%
1,505
Living with a partner
19%
81%
352
Divorced/separated
21%
79%
353
Widowed
5%
95%
140
Never married
4%
96%
1,043
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who say religion is…
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Marital status
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Married
3%
9%
20%
68%
< 1%
1,512
Living with a partner
2%
6%
22%
70%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
5%
9%
14%
71%
1%
353
Widowed
2%
11%
25%
62%
< 1%
140
Never married
2%
7%
28%
62%
1%
1,044
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 adults who do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who attend religious services…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
3%
17%
81%
< 1%
1,512
Living with a partner
1%
13%
85%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
2%
12%
86%
< 1%
353
Widowed
6%
8%
85%
< 1%
140
Never married
1%
20%
78%
1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who pray…
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Marital status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
3%
1%
3%
93%
< 1%
1,512
Living with a partner
3%
1%
1%
95%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
4%
3%
2%
92%
< 1%
353
Widowed
2%
2%
2%
93%
< 1%
140
Never married
2%
1%
4%
93%
< 1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who attend prayer group…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
1%
1%
2%
96%
< 1%
1,512
Living with a partner
2%
1%
2%
96%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
1%
2%
1%
95%
< 1%
353
Widowed
1%
1%
1%
97%
< 1%
140
Never married
1%
1%
2%
95%
< 1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who meditate…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
18%
9%
5%
68%
1%
1,512
Living with a partner
24%
7%
5%
64%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
22%
11%
5%
62%
1%
353
Widowed
26%
7%
3%
64%
< 1%
140
Never married
16%
7%
6%
69%
1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
34%
12%
9%
43%
2%
1,512
Living with a partner
37%
15%
10%
36%
2%
354
Divorced/separated
24%
16%
11%
46%
3%
353
Widowed
25%
9%
6%
57%
3%
140
Never married
27%
18%
9%
45%
1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
42%
17%
16%
24%
1%
1,512
Living with a partner
53%
18%
10%
20%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
48%
15%
12%
24%
1%
353
Widowed
41%
7%
12%
39%
1%
140
Never married
47%
19%
13%
20%
1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Marital status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Married
1%
20%
51%
27%
2%
1,512
Living with a partner
1%
19%
55%
24%
1%
354
Divorced/separated
2%
21%
52%
23%
2%
353
Widowed
1%
16%
57%
23%
4%
140
Never married
1%
19%
50%
28%
1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who say…
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Marital status
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
Married
18%
81%
1%
1%
1,512
Living with a partner
16%
83%
< 1%
1%
354
Divorced/separated
17%
82%
< 1%
1%
353
Widowed
19%
77%
3%
2%
140
Never married
15%
84%
1%
< 1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who read scripture…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
1%
3%
5%
91%
< 1%
1,512
Living with a partner
2%
3%
6%
89%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
3%
4%
5%
88%
< 1%
353
Widowed
3%
1%
2%
94%
< 1%
140
Never married
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God 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
Married
1%
1%
< 1%
94%
4%
1,512
Living with a partner
< 1%
1%
< 1%
97%
1%
354
Divorced/separated
2%
2%
1%
93%
2%
353
Widowed
3%
< 1%
< 1%
93%
4%
140
Never married
< 1%
2%
< 1%
95%
3%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who …in heaven
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
4%
94%
2%
1,512
Living with a partner
5%
91%
4%
354
Divorced/separated
4%
94%
2%
353
Widowed
7%
92%
2%
140
Never married
8%
88%
5%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who …in hell
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
3%
95%
2%
1,512
Living with a partner
5%
93%
2%
354
Divorced/separated
3%
94%
3%
353
Widowed
4%
96%
< 1%
140
Never married
6%
90%
3%
1,044
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 adults who do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
20%
14%
65%
1,512
Living with a partner
11%
18%
71%
354
Divorced/separated
20%
20%
60%
353
Widowed
22%
12%
66%
140
Never married
17%
19%
63%
1,044
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Political ideology among adults who do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
14%
31%
49%
5%
1,512
Living with a partner
9%
26%
60%
5%
354
Divorced/separated
15%
28%
53%
3%
353
Widowed
15%
29%
45%
10%
140
Never married
11%
33%
48%
7%
1,044
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Views about size of government among adults who do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Married
44%
49%
4%
3%
1,512
Living with a partner
38%
54%
4%
5%
354
Divorced/separated
39%
56%
2%
3%
353
Widowed
41%
42%
6%
11%
140
Never married
45%
51%
2%
3%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God 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
Married
30%
65%
3%
2%
1,512
Living with a partner
24%
73%
3%
1%
354
Divorced/separated
27%
70%
3%
1%
353
Widowed
35%
62%
1%
2%
140
Never married
30%
65%
3%
1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Married
88%
9%
3%
1,512
Living with a partner
86%
10%
4%
354
Divorced/separated
87%
12%
2%
353
Widowed
79%
19%
2%
140
Never married
85%
13%
3%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who say homosexuality…
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Marital status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
91%
7%
2%
1%
1,512
Living with a partner
96%
4%
1%
< 1%
354
Divorced/separated
88%
7%
2%
2%
353
Widowed
77%
17%
5%
1%
140
Never married
93%
5%
2%
1%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who …same-sex marriage
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Marital status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Married
88%
9%
3%
1,512
Living with a partner
92%
4%
4%
354
Divorced/separated
85%
10%
4%
353
Widowed
76%
20%
4%
140
Never married
90%
7%
3%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God who say…
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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
Married
19%
78%
2%
1%
1,512
Living with a partner
13%
85%
< 1%
1%
354
Divorced/separated
25%
71%
3%
1%
353
Widowed
28%
67%
2%
4%
140
Never married
20%
77%
1%
2%
1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status
% of adults who do not believe in God 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
Married
89%
3%
1%
6%
2%
1,512
Living with a partner
94%
2%
1%
2%
1%
354
Divorced/separated
80%
6%
2%
11%
1%
353
Widowed
81%
< 1%
5%
12%
2%
140
Never married
87%
5%
2%
6%
< 1%
1,044
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.