Age distribution among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
64%
25%
9%
2%
2,415
2007
62%
28%
9%
2%
1,684
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
48%
24%
17%
10%
1%
< 1%
2,415
2007
< 1%
54%
29%
14%
3%
< 1%
1,684
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
53%
47%
2,441
2007
55%
45%
1,711
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Racial and ethnic composition among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
49%
20%
7%
20%
5%
2,409
2007
60%
20%
4%
13%
3%
1,702
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
14%
17%
69%
2,400
2007
9%
13%
79%
1,697
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
43%
21%
23%
13%
2,172
2007
39%
21%
26%
14%
1,443
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
43%
37%
15%
6%
2,435
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Parent of children under 18 among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
14%
86%
2,436
2007
16%
84%
1,708
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who say they…
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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
2014
56%
26%
8%
< 1%
8%
2%
2,441
2007
66%
24%
4%
< 1%
3%
3%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
41%
15%
5%
< 1%
2,441
2007
38%
47%
12%
3%
< 1%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
24%
10%
23%
1%
2,441
2007
46%
26%
10%
17%
1%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who attend prayer group…
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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
2014
7%
12%
14%
66%
< 1%
2,441
2007
7%
11%
12%
70%
1%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
27%
11%
6%
54%
1%
2,441
2007
28%
9%
4%
58%
1%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
46%
23%
14%
15%
1%
2,441
2007
40%
19%
16%
23%
2%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
45%
17%
14%
23%
1%
2,441
2007
39%
17%
15%
27%
2%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
20%
15%
51%
11%
3%
2,441
2007
17%
15%
60%
7%
2%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
22%
76%
1%
1%
2,441
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
20%
16%
14%
50%
< 1%
2,441
2007
20%
13%
12%
54%
1%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
21%
33%
2%
36%
8%
2,441
2007
24%
32%
1%
33%
9%
1,711
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Belief in Heaven among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
77%
18%
6%
2,441
2007
79%
13%
7%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
34%
7%
2,441
2007
61%
30%
9%
1,711
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Party affiliation among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
28%
17%
55%
2,441
2007
29%
13%
58%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
39%
30%
7%
2,441
2007
25%
41%
28%
5%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
56%
2%
3%
2,441
2007
31%
63%
3%
3%
1,711
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 never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
38%
57%
3%
2%
2,441
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Views about abortion among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
62%
35%
3%
2,441
2007
58%
37%
4%
1,711
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Views about homosexuality among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
16%
3%
2%
2,441
2007
67%
26%
4%
4%
1,711
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Views about same-sex marriage among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
71%
22%
7%
2,441
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Views about environmental regulation among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
31%
65%
1%
3%
2,441
2007
29%
66%
2%
3%
1,711
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Views about human evolution among never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year
% of never married adults who attend religious services once or twice a month/a few times a year 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
2014
39%
27%
4%
26%
3%
2,441
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