Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…
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Marital status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Married
12%
47%
32%
9%
779
Living with a partner
41%
41%
14%
3%
209
Divorced/separated
9%
43%
37%
11%
300
Widowed
< 1%
17%
28%
55%
116
Never married
61%
28%
9%
1%
565
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Marital status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
2%
17%
39%
35%
5%
< 1%
779
Living with a partner
18%
35%
29%
15%
2%
< 1%
209
Divorced/separated
4%
11%
37%
41%
7%
< 1%
300
Widowed
< 1%
2%
15%
40%
37%
5%
116
Never married
41%
27%
21%
10%
1%
< 1%
565
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Marital status
Men
Women
Sample size
Married
51%
49%
796
Living with a partner
49%
51%
209
Divorced/separated
44%
56%
305
Widowed
28%
72%
121
Never married
58%
42%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Marital status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
64%
9%
4%
17%
6%
780
Living with a partner
52%
20%
3%
21%
3%
206
Divorced/separated
61%
15%
2%
17%
5%
294
Widowed
75%
14%
< 1%
8%
3%
119
Never married
36%
30%
3%
23%
8%
557
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Marital status
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Married
17%
7%
76%
787
Living with a partner
19%
9%
72%
208
Divorced/separated
17%
5%
78%
295
Widowed
8%
9%
83%
114
Never married
13%
14%
73%
555
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of…
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Marital status
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Married
30%
22%
27%
21%
698
Living with a partner
50%
25%
19%
7%
197
Divorced/separated
61%
19%
15%
5%
270
Widowed
56%
23%
13%
7%
106
Never married
59%
17%
17%
6%
487
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…
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Marital status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
49%
27%
15%
8%
795
Living with a partner
56%
33%
9%
2%
209
Divorced/separated
55%
33%
8%
4%
303
Widowed
70%
21%
6%
2%
118
Never married
59%
29%
10%
3%
571
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Marital status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
44%
56%
793
Living with a partner
41%
59%
207
Divorced/separated
27%
73%
305
Widowed
12%
88%
121
Never married
20%
80%
571
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they…
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Marital status
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
Married
58%
28%
7%
< 1%
4%
3%
796
Living with a partner
57%
32%
9%
1%
< 1%
1%
209
Divorced/separated
65%
27%
2%
1%
3%
1%
305
Widowed
56%
31%
5%
1%
3%
4%
121
Never married
59%
26%
8%
< 1%
4%
2%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…
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Marital status
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Married
41%
59%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
796
Living with a partner
28%
72%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
209
Divorced/separated
45%
55%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
305
Widowed
46%
54%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
121
Never married
38%
62%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend religious services…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
12%
38%
50%
1%
796
Living with a partner
7%
42%
51%
< 1%
209
Divorced/separated
10%
29%
61%
< 1%
305
Widowed
17%
27%
55%
1%
121
Never married
11%
47%
41%
< 1%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who pray…
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Marital status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
46%
22%
11%
21%
< 1%
796
Living with a partner
40%
22%
14%
25%
< 1%
209
Divorced/separated
52%
21%
6%
21%
< 1%
305
Widowed
53%
16%
7%
22%
1%
121
Never married
43%
20%
9%
27%
2%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
12%
4%
7%
77%
< 1%
796
Living with a partner
9%
6%
8%
77%
< 1%
209
Divorced/separated
13%
8%
4%
74%
1%
305
Widowed
14%
7%
8%
71%
< 1%
121
Never married
13%
12%
8%
66%
< 1%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
35%
8%
4%
52%
2%
796
Living with a partner
30%
13%
2%
55%
1%
209
Divorced/separated
45%
7%
4%
43%
1%
305
Widowed
39%
7%
3%
49%
2%
121
Never married
31%
10%
5%
51%
2%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
50%
14%
12%
22%
2%
796
Living with a partner
48%
19%
10%
22%
1%
209
Divorced/separated
54%
13%
10%
22%
< 1%
305
Widowed
50%
7%
14%
27%
1%
121
Never married
49%
18%
10%
21%
2%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
43%
16%
12%
29%
< 1%
796
Living with a partner
46%
13%
13%
25%
3%
209
Divorced/separated
44%
17%
12%
25%
1%
305
Widowed
43%
10%
11%
35%
< 1%
121
Never married
49%
14%
7%
29%
2%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Marital status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Married
19%
13%
58%
8%
2%
796
Living with a partner
15%
16%
56%
10%
3%
209
Divorced/separated
23%
10%
57%
8%
2%
305
Widowed
20%
8%
62%
7%
3%
121
Never married
16%
14%
53%
12%
5%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Marital status
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
29%
69%
1%
2%
796
Living with a partner
24%
73%
2%
< 1%
209
Divorced/separated
27%
71%
1%
1%
305
Widowed
28%
70%
< 1%
2%
121
Never married
23%
72%
2%
3%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who read scripture…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
21%
10%
9%
59%
< 1%
796
Living with a partner
12%
14%
5%
68%
1%
209
Divorced/separated
24%
10%
8%
57%
1%
305
Widowed
28%
5%
11%
55%
< 1%
121
Never married
26%
12%
8%
53%
1%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say the holy scripture is…
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Marital status
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
23%
26%
1%
40%
10%
796
Living with a partner
20%
17%
2%
51%
10%
209
Divorced/separated
32%
22%
3%
35%
8%
305
Widowed
33%
22%
< 1%
33%
13%
121
Never married
25%
25%
2%
38%
10%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
68%
24%
8%
796
Living with a partner
79%
17%
4%
209
Divorced/separated
74%
17%
9%
305
Widowed
77%
17%
6%
121
Never married
74%
14%
12%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
50%
42%
9%
796
Living with a partner
59%
35%
5%
209
Divorced/separated
57%
36%
7%
305
Widowed
46%
40%
14%
121
Never married
59%
31%
10%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Marital status
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
33%
24%
42%
796
Living with a partner
25%
26%
49%
209
Divorced/separated
26%
33%
41%
305
Widowed
33%
27%
40%
121
Never married
21%
29%
50%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Marital status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
30%
37%
25%
8%
796
Living with a partner
27%
37%
30%
6%
209
Divorced/separated
23%
32%
33%
11%
305
Widowed
27%
36%
29%
8%
121
Never married
23%
37%
27%
14%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…
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Marital status
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Married
52%
40%
4%
4%
796
Living with a partner
42%
52%
4%
2%
209
Divorced/separated
46%
50%
1%
3%
305
Widowed
54%
34%
4%
7%
121
Never married
36%
59%
2%
2%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…
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Marital status
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
49%
46%
4%
1%
796
Living with a partner
38%
56%
4%
2%
209
Divorced/separated
42%
51%
5%
2%
305
Widowed
36%
53%
9%
2%
121
Never married
37%
57%
3%
3%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…
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Marital status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Married
57%
36%
7%
796
Living with a partner
57%
37%
5%
209
Divorced/separated
60%
35%
4%
305
Widowed
59%
33%
8%
121
Never married
50%
45%
5%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…
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Marital status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
68%
24%
3%
5%
796
Living with a partner
77%
16%
5%
2%
209
Divorced/separated
67%
24%
5%
4%
305
Widowed
54%
30%
12%
5%
121
Never married
75%
19%
2%
4%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage
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Marital status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Married
57%
34%
9%
796
Living with a partner
68%
25%
7%
209
Divorced/separated
57%
33%
10%
305
Widowed
46%
43%
11%
121
Never married
66%
26%
8%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
33%
60%
3%
4%
796
Living with a partner
35%
58%
2%
5%
209
Divorced/separated
38%
57%
3%
3%
305
Widowed
44%
47%
2%
8%
121
Never married
36%
56%
3%
4%
572
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Married
34%
29%
7%
27%
4%
796
Living with a partner
31%
27%
7%
32%
2%
209
Divorced/separated
31%
24%
3%
36%
5%
305
Widowed
17%
29%
5%
45%
4%
121
Never married
36%
25%
5%
30%
4%
572
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.