Marital status among adults who pray monthly by religious group

% of adults who pray monthly who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic50%11%9%2%27%484
Evangelical Protestant44%13%14%5%23%242
Mainline Protestant52%10%11%5%22%416
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%14%9%3%36%479
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married6%43%34%16%929
Living with a partner39%44%11%6%173
Divorced/separated8%44%32%15%223
Widowed< 1%3%31%66%107
Never married64%27%8%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%13%35%41%9%< 1%929
Living with a partner19%29%35%14%3%< 1%173
Divorced/separated2%12%38%38%10%< 1%223
Widowed< 1%3%< 1%43%43%11%107
Never married49%28%15%8%1%< 1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married60%40%947
Living with a partner57%43%173
Divorced/separated54%46%226
Widowed36%64%108
Never married62%38%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married75%5%6%12%2%935
Living with a partner64%7%2%23%4%173
Divorced/separated71%7%2%16%3%224
Widowed75%7%4%11%4%108
Never married48%17%7%24%5%468
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married17%8%75%933
Living with a partner15%13%72%171
Divorced/separated15%9%75%223
Widowed13%12%75%105
Never married17%17%66%461
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 monthly by marital status

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

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married16%18%32%34%839
Living with a partner41%19%23%16%166
Divorced/separated47%18%24%10%202
Never married43%19%20%18%412
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married34%30%20%16%941
Living with a partner47%32%14%7%173
Divorced/separated41%35%15%9%225
Widowed54%33%6%7%108
Never married50%30%12%7%468
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married41%59%943
Living with a partner37%63%172
Divorced/separated32%68%226
Widowed10%90%108
Never married9%91%468
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly 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
Married42%43%9%1%4%2%947
Living with a partner39%46%10%< 1%3%2%173
Divorced/separated43%38%13%2%2%2%226
Widowed53%42%2%< 1%3%1%108
Never married35%39%14%1%8%3%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married21%54%19%5%1%947
Living with a partner19%58%17%6%< 1%173
Divorced/separated21%55%20%4%< 1%226
Widowed28%52%15%5%< 1%108
Never married20%49%21%10%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married8%56%36%< 1%947
Living with a partner5%57%38%< 1%173
Divorced/separated6%61%33%< 1%226
Widowed16%49%35%< 1%108
Never married10%55%34%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married3%5%8%83%< 1%947
Living with a partner3%10%5%82%< 1%173
Divorced/separated4%4%13%77%1%226
Widowed8%2%7%83%< 1%108
Never married5%7%10%78%< 1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married18%13%8%60%1%947
Living with a partner19%14%10%56%2%173
Divorced/separated20%20%9%50%1%226
Widowed21%19%2%57%1%108
Never married18%18%7%55%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly 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
Married33%21%20%25%2%947
Living with a partner40%25%13%21%1%173
Divorced/separated32%25%16%26%1%226
Widowed33%15%21%31%1%108
Never married33%25%19%21%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly 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
Married30%20%21%29%1%947
Living with a partner37%18%25%18%2%173
Divorced/separated33%20%19%27%< 1%226
Widowed27%18%17%36%2%108
Never married43%15%16%25%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

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

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married11%13%63%10%3%947
Living with a partner11%10%68%11%1%173
Divorced/separated12%14%61%10%2%226
Widowed16%12%65%7%< 1%108
Never married11%19%56%14%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married29%68%2%< 1%947
Living with a partner26%73%< 1%1%173
Divorced/separated27%71%1%1%226
Widowed20%78%< 1%2%108
Never married18%81%1%< 1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married4%9%13%74%< 1%947
Living with a partner8%10%13%69%< 1%173
Divorced/separated5%7%18%69%< 1%226
Widowed11%9%20%60%< 1%108
Never married5%12%13%70%< 1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly 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
Married15%31%2%44%9%947
Living with a partner15%25%< 1%51%10%173
Divorced/separated12%32%3%43%10%226
Widowed23%37%< 1%31%9%108
Never married14%25%1%52%8%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married69%22%9%947
Living with a partner73%23%4%173
Divorced/separated67%21%12%226
Widowed71%16%13%108
Never married74%19%6%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married50%42%9%947
Living with a partner57%39%4%173
Divorced/separated55%33%12%226
Widowed51%38%11%108
Never married52%42%6%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married38%17%45%947
Living with a partner37%22%41%173
Divorced/separated31%27%42%226
Widowed32%9%59%108
Never married28%22%50%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married30%41%24%5%947
Living with a partner26%34%34%6%173
Divorced/separated20%45%25%10%226
Widowed38%31%29%2%108
Never married18%40%36%6%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married57%37%2%3%947
Living with a partner51%43%3%3%173
Divorced/separated50%39%5%6%226
Widowed46%43%1%10%108
Never married42%54%2%2%469
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 monthly by marital status

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

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married50%45%3%1%947
Living with a partner51%46%3%< 1%173
Divorced/separated42%49%3%6%226
Widowed41%49%2%8%108
Never married35%60%3%2%469
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 monthly by marital status

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

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married66%31%3%947
Living with a partner54%43%3%173
Divorced/separated61%29%9%226
Widowed57%39%4%108
Never married68%29%2%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married73%21%3%3%947
Living with a partner82%14%2%2%173
Divorced/separated74%19%5%2%226
Widowed53%40%1%6%108
Never married80%16%2%2%469
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 monthly by marital status

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

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married63%31%7%947
Living with a partner73%23%3%173
Divorced/separated60%27%12%226
Widowed37%46%17%108
Never married76%18%5%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly 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
Married36%59%3%3%947
Living with a partner35%62%2%2%173
Divorced/separated37%57%3%3%226
Widowed40%54%2%4%108
Never married32%66%1%1%469
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 monthly by marital status

% of adults who pray monthly 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
Married42%28%6%21%3%947
Living with a partner48%24%4%24%< 1%173
Divorced/separated40%22%5%28%5%226
Widowed34%22%4%34%6%108
Never married47%26%3%21%3%469
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.