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 widowed adults by religious group
% of widowed adults who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
55%
25%
18%
2%
721
Evangelical Protestant
55%
26%
18%
1%
923
Historically Black Protestant
64%
27%
8%
< 1%
196
Mainline Protestant
41%
32%
25%
1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
8%
18%
72%
2%
338
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
4%
16%
79%
1,529
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
< 1%
10%
27%
63%
828
Seldom/never
1%
8%
26%
65%
743
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
< 1%
4%
24%
58%
13%
1,529
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
< 1%
1%
9%
36%
44%
10%
828
Seldom/never
< 1%
1%
8%
35%
46%
11%
743
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
80%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
73%
844
Seldom/never
32%
68%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
16%
1%
10%
2%
1,551
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
74%
13%
1%
7%
4%
834
Seldom/never
84%
6%
2%
5%
3%
755
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
10%
81%
1,545
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
8%
12%
80%
827
Seldom/never
7%
12%
80%
754
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
20%
13%
4%
1,249
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
58%
19%
13%
10%
699
Seldom/never
56%
23%
14%
7%
632
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
25%
10%
7%
1,559
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
56%
27%
8%
8%
842
Seldom/never
56%
28%
10%
7%
760
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
93%
1,566
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
9%
91%
844
Seldom/never
6%
94%
762
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 God among widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who say they…
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Attendance at religious services
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
11%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
74%
18%
4%
2%
1%
1%
844
Seldom/never
55%
20%
8%
2%
11%
4%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
92%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
32%
6%
1%
1%
844
Seldom/never
38%
28%
13%
19%
2%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
89%
8%
1%
2%
1%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
64%
20%
6%
9%
1%
844
Seldom/never
46%
13%
4%
35%
1%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who attend prayer group…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
9%
8%
24%
2%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
11%
11%
16%
61%
1%
844
Seldom/never
6%
2%
2%
90%
< 1%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
5%
1%
18%
4%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
9%
5%
34%
3%
844
Seldom/never
36%
8%
3%
50%
3%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
6%
3%
5%
2%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
14%
10%
13%
2%
844
Seldom/never
45%
11%
9%
32%
3%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
12%
9%
25%
4%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
13%
15%
28%
2%
844
Seldom/never
38%
9%
13%
38%
3%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
3%
29%
3%
3%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
8%
58%
5%
5%
844
Seldom/never
20%
11%
58%
7%
4%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who say…
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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
At least once a week
37%
58%
2%
3%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
69%
1%
3%
844
Seldom/never
24%
71%
2%
3%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
8%
4%
16%
2%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
14%
12%
38%
1%
844
Seldom/never
17%
7%
8%
67%
1%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults 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
At least once a week
57%
25%
5%
7%
7%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
28%
5%
21%
11%
844
Seldom/never
27%
19%
4%
41%
10%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
90%
5%
5%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
82%
11%
7%
844
Seldom/never
66%
25%
9%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
16%
11%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
56%
33%
11%
844
Seldom/never
44%
46%
10%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
16%
44%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
17%
49%
844
Seldom/never
30%
17%
52%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
31%
12%
8%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
40%
18%
4%
844
Seldom/never
27%
34%
29%
10%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
37%
4%
6%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
42%
4%
5%
844
Seldom/never
49%
38%
6%
7%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults 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
At least once a week
42%
48%
5%
5%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
51%
5%
3%
844
Seldom/never
42%
49%
4%
4%
764
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Views about abortion among widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
60%
8%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
38%
8%
844
Seldom/never
61%
31%
8%
764
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Views about homosexuality among widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
55%
5%
5%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
36%
5%
6%
844
Seldom/never
60%
29%
5%
6%
764
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Views about same-sex marriage among widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
65%
11%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
46%
13%
844
Seldom/never
50%
37%
13%
764
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Views about environmental regulation among widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults 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
At least once a week
38%
48%
4%
9%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
48%
3%
6%
844
Seldom/never
36%
53%
4%
7%
764
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 widowed adults by religious attendance
% of widowed adults who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
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
At least once a week
11%
19%
4%
53%
13%
1,568
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
24%
6%
39%
8%
844
Seldom/never
35%
21%
5%
31%
8%
764
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.