Marital status among adults who pray daily by religious group

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Buddhist36%10%12%4%37%109
Catholic54%7%12%9%17%4,320
Evangelical Protestant58%4%14%8%16%6,827
Hindu65%4%7%1%23%102
Historically Black Protestant32%6%20%9%33%1,531
Jehovah's Witness57%4%12%8%19%220
Jewish64%4%10%5%17%212
Mainline Protestant57%5%13%11%14%3,321
Mormon67%3%7%5%18%568
Muslim39%4%9%2%46%161
Orthodox Christian51%5%13%7%24%100
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%11%16%5%32%1,324
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%38%34%21%10,082
Living with a partner31%46%18%5%846
Divorced/separated4%35%43%18%2,765
Widowed< 1%6%20%74%2,185
Never married53%29%14%4%2,958
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%10%33%40%14%1%10,082
Living with a partner15%26%35%20%4%< 1%846
Divorced/separated1%7%31%49%11%< 1%2,765
Widowed< 1%1%6%28%54%11%2,185
Never married39%22%22%16%2%< 1%2,958
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married43%57%10,314
Living with a partner38%62%853
Divorced/separated37%63%2,830
Widowed20%80%2,236
Never married48%52%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married71%10%3%14%3%10,168
Living with a partner47%17%3%27%6%845
Divorced/separated56%20%1%18%5%2,783
Widowed72%15%1%8%3%2,210
Never married45%27%4%18%6%2,966
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married16%7%78%10,218
Living with a partner20%11%69%840
Divorced/separated15%7%78%2,778
Widowed8%10%81%2,202
Never married15%14%72%2,948
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.

Income distribution among adults who pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married23%20%34%23%8,848
Living with a partner54%21%17%8%785
Divorced/separated55%22%16%6%2,538
Widowed63%20%12%5%1,801
Never married50%21%20%9%2,605
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married38%31%19%12%10,255
Living with a partner46%37%11%6%846
Divorced/separated46%36%12%6%2,815
Widowed60%26%8%6%2,226
Never married45%36%13%6%2,997
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married39%61%10,264
Living with a partner42%58%853
Divorced/separated26%74%2,826
Widowed7%93%2,233
Never married18%82%3,007
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily 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
Married87%11%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%10,314
Living with a partner73%21%3%1%1%< 1%853
Divorced/separated86%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%2,830
Widowed86%10%1%2%< 1%1%2,236
Never married82%14%3%< 1%1%1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married82%14%2%1%1%10,314
Living with a partner63%30%4%3%< 1%853
Divorced/separated77%16%3%2%1%2,830
Widowed84%12%2%1%1%2,236
Never married73%20%4%3%< 1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married61%27%11%< 1%10,314
Living with a partner31%44%24%1%853
Divorced/separated45%34%20%< 1%2,830
Widowed58%24%16%1%2,236
Never married48%35%16%< 1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married43%12%10%34%< 1%10,314
Living with a partner25%12%12%50%< 1%853
Divorced/separated37%12%8%42%1%2,830
Widowed39%9%10%40%2%2,236
Never married35%15%11%39%1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married55%7%3%33%2%10,314
Living with a partner52%9%4%35%1%853
Divorced/separated60%6%3%30%2%2,830
Widowed67%5%2%22%4%2,236
Never married48%8%3%39%2%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily 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
Married78%11%5%4%1%10,314
Living with a partner67%15%8%9%1%853
Divorced/separated76%11%5%7%1%2,830
Widowed79%8%5%7%2%2,236
Never married71%14%7%7%1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily 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%15%11%22%2%10,314
Living with a partner52%14%12%20%1%853
Divorced/separated54%13%9%23%2%2,830
Widowed50%12%10%25%3%2,236
Never married50%17%10%21%1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married55%6%32%4%3%10,314
Living with a partner30%12%50%7%2%853
Divorced/separated46%8%38%5%3%2,830
Widowed51%5%38%3%4%2,236
Never married45%9%37%6%3%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married48%49%1%1%10,314
Living with a partner26%72%2%1%853
Divorced/separated34%63%2%1%2,830
Widowed35%61%2%3%2,236
Never married33%64%2%1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married59%11%8%21%1%10,314
Living with a partner41%16%9%34%< 1%853
Divorced/separated57%12%7%23%1%2,830
Widowed60%9%6%23%2%2,236
Never married53%14%7%24%1%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily 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
Married46%31%4%13%6%10,314
Living with a partner35%27%2%26%9%853
Divorced/separated47%27%3%16%8%2,830
Widowed52%24%5%11%8%2,236
Never married39%36%3%16%6%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married86%8%7%10,314
Living with a partner83%12%5%853
Divorced/separated84%9%7%2,830
Widowed90%5%5%2,236
Never married87%8%5%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married72%20%8%10,314
Living with a partner66%27%7%853
Divorced/separated70%22%8%2,830
Widowed69%20%10%2,236
Never married74%20%6%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married50%17%33%10,314
Living with a partner27%22%51%853
Divorced/separated33%19%48%2,830
Widowed38%18%45%2,236
Never married34%18%48%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married52%28%15%5%10,314
Living with a partner33%33%28%6%853
Divorced/separated40%30%22%8%2,830
Widowed45%32%15%8%2,236
Never married36%34%21%8%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married61%32%3%4%10,314
Living with a partner37%57%3%2%853
Divorced/separated44%49%3%4%2,830
Widowed50%39%5%6%2,236
Never married42%52%2%3%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married54%40%4%2%10,314
Living with a partner34%60%4%2%853
Divorced/separated38%55%5%2%2,830
Widowed43%48%5%4%2,236
Never married41%52%4%2%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married37%59%4%10,314
Living with a partner55%42%3%853
Divorced/separated48%48%5%2,830
Widowed39%53%8%2,236
Never married44%51%5%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married44%48%5%4%10,314
Living with a partner71%21%5%3%853
Divorced/separated52%39%5%4%2,830
Widowed42%48%5%6%2,236
Never married57%34%5%4%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married34%58%8%10,314
Living with a partner65%28%7%853
Divorced/separated40%50%9%2,830
Widowed30%58%12%2,236
Never married49%43%8%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily 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
Married46%48%3%3%10,314
Living with a partner36%60%2%2%853
Divorced/separated38%55%3%5%2,830
Widowed40%48%4%9%2,236
Never married36%58%3%3%3,010
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 pray daily by marital status

% of adults who pray daily 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
Married14%28%4%50%5%10,314
Living with a partner26%35%3%33%4%853
Divorced/separated17%29%3%46%5%2,830
Widowed14%21%4%49%11%2,236
Never married20%31%3%42%4%3,010
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.