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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who are…
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Marital status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
3%
13%
43%
31%
9%
1%
457
Living with a partner
27%
37%
24%
10%
2%
< 1%
128
Divorced/separated
2%
20%
36%
33%
9%
1%
117
Never married
58%
25%
14%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
347
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who are…
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Marital status
Men
Women
Sample size
Married
67%
33%
464
Living with a partner
61%
39%
131
Divorced/separated
62%
38%
119
Never married
73%
27%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who identify as…
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Marital status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
86%
2%
4%
6%
2%
458
Living with a partner
83%
3%
2%
9%
3%
128
Divorced/separated
84%
< 1%
5%
8%
3%
118
Never married
69%
4%
11%
14%
2%
349
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.
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
Married
10%
9%
33%
48%
436
Living with a partner
28%
16%
25%
31%
122
Divorced/separated
39%
16%
30%
16%
111
Never married
30%
26%
25%
18%
308
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who have completed…
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Marital status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
20%
23%
30%
26%
463
Living with a partner
11%
36%
36%
17%
131
Divorced/separated
21%
38%
24%
16%
119
Never married
38%
35%
20%
7%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who are…
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Marital status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
43%
57%
464
Living with a partner
19%
81%
131
Divorced/separated
20%
80%
119
Never married
5%
95%
349
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.
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Married
3%
4%
9%
84%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
1%
10%
9%
80%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
1%
2%
9%
87%
1%
119
Never married
2%
5%
13%
80%
1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
1%
9%
89%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
< 1%
9%
91%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
< 1%
6%
94%
< 1%
119
Never married
1%
12%
87%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who pray…
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Marital status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
2%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
< 1%
< 1%
1%
98%
1%
131
Divorced/separated
1%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
119
Never married
1%
< 1%
1%
97%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
< 1%
2%
4%
95%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
1%
< 1%
4%
95%
< 1%
119
Never married
1%
1%
1%
98%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
19%
8%
5%
68%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
23%
13%
2%
62%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
27%
10%
6%
57%
< 1%
119
Never married
15%
7%
6%
72%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
37%
11%
8%
43%
1%
464
Living with a partner
36%
16%
7%
38%
3%
131
Divorced/separated
26%
16%
9%
47%
2%
119
Never married
26%
15%
9%
48%
2%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
47%
20%
14%
18%
1%
464
Living with a partner
62%
17%
5%
16%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
58%
14%
6%
21%
< 1%
119
Never married
56%
14%
11%
18%
1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
1%
19%
44%
34%
1%
464
Living with a partner
< 1%
23%
43%
33%
1%
131
Divorced/separated
< 1%
19%
50%
29%
3%
119
Never married
1%
24%
43%
31%
2%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
17%
83%
< 1%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
16%
82%
< 1%
1%
131
Divorced/separated
16%
84%
1%
< 1%
119
Never married
14%
84%
1%
1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
2%
3%
4%
91%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
2%
3%
11%
84%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
4%
5%
3%
87%
< 1%
119
Never married
3%
3%
5%
89%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
Married
1%
2%
< 1%
95%
3%
464
Living with a partner
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
98%
2%
131
Divorced/separated
< 1%
1%
1%
96%
2%
119
Never married
< 1%
1%
< 1%
97%
1%
349
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.
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.
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who identify as…
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Marital status
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
17%
10%
73%
464
Living with a partner
7%
19%
75%
131
Divorced/separated
16%
24%
60%
119
Never married
14%
20%
66%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who are…
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Marital status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
9%
28%
61%
2%
464
Living with a partner
3%
26%
65%
5%
131
Divorced/separated
18%
32%
45%
5%
119
Never married
11%
30%
52%
6%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
42%
51%
5%
2%
464
Living with a partner
36%
53%
5%
5%
131
Divorced/separated
37%
52%
5%
5%
119
Never married
42%
55%
2%
1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
23%
73%
3%
1%
464
Living with a partner
18%
79%
2%
1%
131
Divorced/separated
18%
78%
4%
< 1%
119
Never married
25%
72%
2%
1%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
91%
8%
1%
464
Living with a partner
83%
11%
5%
131
Divorced/separated
87%
12%
1%
119
Never married
85%
12%
3%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who say homosexuality…
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Marital status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
95%
4%
1%
< 1%
464
Living with a partner
96%
2%
1%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
91%
6%
2%
1%
119
Never married
93%
4%
1%
2%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists who …same-sex marriage
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Marital status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Married
92%
4%
4%
464
Living with a partner
96%
1%
2%
131
Divorced/separated
86%
11%
4%
119
Never married
93%
4%
3%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
17%
80%
2%
1%
464
Living with a partner
6%
92%
< 1%
1%
131
Divorced/separated
21%
72%
3%
3%
119
Never married
21%
74%
3%
2%
349
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 atheists by marital status
% of atheists 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
93%
2%
1%
3%
1%
464
Living with a partner
94%
< 1%
4%
2%
< 1%
131
Divorced/separated
81%
1%
2%
16%
1%
119
Never married
90%
3%
1%
5%
< 1%
349
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.