Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic54%8%11%10%17%1,151
Evangelical Protestant63%3%13%8%14%3,902
Historically Black Protestant37%3%20%11%29%872
Jehovah's Witness53%3%12%8%23%203
Jewish70%3%6%2%19%120
Mainline Protestant58%3%12%12%15%1,212
Mormon68%2%5%5%20%470
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")35%8%15%4%39%304
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%38%34%21%4,751
Living with a partner24%50%20%6%231
Divorced/separated4%35%42%19%1,149
Widowed< 1%6%18%76%954
Never married56%26%14%4%1,259
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%10%33%40%15%1%4,751
Living with a partner14%23%38%22%4%< 1%231
Divorced/separated2%6%31%47%13%< 1%1,149
Widowed< 1%1%6%26%56%11%954
Never married44%17%21%16%2%< 1%1,259
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married45%55%4,867
Living with a partner39%61%233
Divorced/separated35%65%1,179
Widowed20%80%981
Never married49%51%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married67%12%3%14%3%4,798
Living with a partner38%19%3%35%5%232
Divorced/separated47%27%1%19%6%1,156
Widowed63%22%1%11%2%970
Never married42%29%4%19%6%1,261
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married17%6%77%4,821
Living with a partner29%12%59%228
Divorced/separated16%7%77%1,159
Widowed11%9%81%968
Never married18%11%71%1,258
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married25%21%34%20%4,173
Living with a partner61%23%11%5%214
Divorced/separated58%22%16%5%1,044
Widowed65%20%11%3%779
Never married51%18%21%10%1,099
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married40%30%19%11%4,835
Living with a partner55%32%8%5%231
Divorced/separated47%35%12%6%1,171
Widowed59%27%9%6%978
Never married49%34%10%6%1,276
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married40%60%4,837
Living with a partner47%53%233
Divorced/separated28%72%1,177
Widowed10%90%979
Never married16%84%1,282
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week 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
Married92%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,867
Living with a partner79%18%1%1%2%< 1%233
Divorced/separated89%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,179
Widowed90%8%1%1%< 1%< 1%981
Never married84%12%2%< 1%1%< 1%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married93%5%< 1%1%1%4,867
Living with a partner84%15%1%1%< 1%233
Divorced/separated91%6%1%2%1%1,179
Widowed94%5%< 1%1%< 1%981
Never married85%10%2%2%< 1%1,283
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married89%8%3%< 1%4,867
Living with a partner66%23%10%1%233
Divorced/separated77%16%6%< 1%1,179
Widowed85%9%5%1%981
Never married80%13%6%< 1%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married91%7%1%1%< 1%4,867
Living with a partner83%12%2%3%< 1%233
Divorced/separated90%7%1%1%1%1,179
Widowed91%7%1%1%1%981
Never married81%14%2%3%< 1%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married64%6%2%26%3%4,867
Living with a partner64%9%1%25%1%233
Divorced/separated71%5%1%22%2%1,179
Widowed77%5%2%13%4%981
Never married58%8%2%29%2%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week 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
Married87%7%3%2%1%4,867
Living with a partner77%9%4%8%1%233
Divorced/separated85%8%2%4%1%1,179
Widowed87%4%2%4%3%981
Never married79%9%5%5%1%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week 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
Married55%14%9%20%2%4,867
Living with a partner57%19%7%16%2%233
Divorced/separated60%12%7%19%2%1,179
Widowed57%11%8%20%5%981
Never married52%19%9%19%2%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married70%4%21%3%3%4,867
Living with a partner47%9%34%8%1%233
Divorced/separated61%5%27%4%3%1,179
Widowed65%4%25%3%3%981
Never married59%7%26%5%2%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%42%1%1%4,867
Living with a partner26%70%2%2%233
Divorced/separated38%59%2%1%1,179
Widowed39%56%2%3%981
Never married39%58%1%1%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married84%7%2%6%1%4,867
Living with a partner72%13%3%12%< 1%233
Divorced/separated83%8%2%7%1%1,179
Widowed82%5%3%8%1%981
Never married79%8%3%9%1%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week 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
Married59%26%5%5%4%4,867
Living with a partner53%24%3%14%6%233
Divorced/separated62%23%4%7%5%1,179
Widowed66%20%3%5%5%981
Never married50%34%3%8%4%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married85%7%8%4,867
Living with a partner84%10%6%233
Divorced/separated86%8%6%1,179
Widowed91%5%5%981
Never married88%8%5%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married76%16%8%4,867
Living with a partner70%22%8%233
Divorced/separated76%17%6%1,179
Widowed77%15%8%981
Never married78%17%5%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married54%18%29%4,867
Living with a partner24%21%55%233
Divorced/separated35%20%46%1,179
Widowed39%17%44%981
Never married36%20%45%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married59%23%12%6%4,867
Living with a partner35%34%26%4%233
Divorced/separated45%28%20%7%1,179
Widowed50%28%14%9%981
Never married43%30%19%8%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married64%30%3%3%4,867
Living with a partner30%66%3%1%233
Divorced/separated42%52%3%3%1,179
Widowed50%40%4%6%981
Never married42%53%2%3%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%38%5%2%4,867
Living with a partner30%63%3%3%233
Divorced/separated37%56%5%3%1,179
Widowed44%46%6%5%981
Never married42%51%4%2%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married26%70%4%4,867
Living with a partner47%49%4%233
Divorced/separated37%58%5%1,179
Widowed29%63%8%981
Never married32%63%5%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married29%63%5%4%4,867
Living with a partner59%31%8%3%233
Divorced/separated37%53%6%4%1,179
Widowed29%62%5%5%981
Never married45%47%4%4%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married21%72%7%4,867
Living with a partner56%38%7%233
Divorced/separated27%64%9%1,179
Widowed19%69%11%981
Never married36%56%8%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week 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
Married50%44%3%3%4,867
Living with a partner36%60%1%3%233
Divorced/separated40%52%3%5%1,179
Widowed40%46%4%11%981
Never married39%55%3%3%1,283
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 prayer groups at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week 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
Married8%23%3%61%5%4,867
Living with a partner24%34%2%36%5%233
Divorced/separated11%24%1%58%5%1,179
Widowed10%18%4%57%12%981
Never married16%26%3%51%5%1,283
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.