DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Christians by marital status

% of Christians who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married6%38%34%22%13,184
Living with a partner33%42%19%7%1,169
Divorced/separated4%34%42%19%3,385
Widowed< 1%6%21%73%2,664
Never married56%27%13%4%4,050
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%10%33%41%14%1%13,184
Living with a partner16%27%32%22%4%< 1%1,169
Divorced/separated1%7%31%49%12%< 1%3,385
Widowed< 1%1%5%29%53%12%2,664
Never married43%20%20%15%2%< 1%4,050
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married47%53%13,464
Living with a partner46%54%1,180
Divorced/separated42%58%3,456
Widowed24%76%2,730
Never married51%49%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married74%8%2%14%3%13,304
Living with a partner52%12%2%29%5%1,176
Divorced/separated60%17%1%18%4%3,411
Widowed75%14%1%8%3%2,700
Never married49%22%3%21%5%4,061
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married14%7%79%13,354
Living with a partner21%12%67%1,163
Divorced/separated14%8%78%3,401
Widowed8%10%82%2,691
Never married14%13%72%4,037
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married21%20%34%25%11,591
Living with a partner49%22%18%11%1,085
Divorced/separated53%23%17%7%3,093
Widowed62%21%12%5%2,200
Never married47%21%21%10%3,608
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married38%30%19%12%13,390
Living with a partner48%34%12%6%1,170
Divorced/separated48%33%12%6%3,436
Widowed59%26%9%6%2,718
Never married46%36%13%6%4,089
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married39%61%13,397
Living with a partner40%60%1,180
Divorced/separated26%74%3,452
Widowed7%93%2,727
Never married15%85%4,102
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say they…

Marital statusBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Married78%17%3%1%1%1%13,464
Living with a partner63%29%5%1%1%1%1,180
Divorced/separated78%17%2%1%1%1%3,456
Widowed81%13%2%2%1%1%2,730
Never married72%21%4%< 1%1%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married71%22%5%1%1%13,464
Living with a partner54%36%8%2%< 1%1,180
Divorced/separated69%24%4%2%1%3,456
Widowed77%18%3%2%1%2,730
Never married61%30%7%2%< 1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married53%33%14%< 1%13,464
Living with a partner26%48%26%1%1,180
Divorced/separated40%39%20%< 1%3,456
Widowed53%27%19%1%2,730
Never married42%41%17%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married70%16%5%8%1%13,464
Living with a partner58%20%9%12%< 1%1,180
Divorced/separated71%16%4%8%1%3,456
Widowed77%12%3%6%1%2,730
Never married59%22%6%13%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married35%11%9%45%< 1%13,464
Living with a partner19%11%10%60%< 1%1,180
Divorced/separated31%11%9%48%1%3,456
Widowed35%8%9%46%2%2,730
Never married27%13%10%49%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married45%8%4%42%2%13,464
Living with a partner38%9%6%45%1%1,180
Divorced/separated50%8%3%37%2%3,456
Widowed60%7%3%27%4%2,730
Never married36%10%4%49%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married68%14%9%9%1%13,464
Living with a partner56%17%11%15%1%1,180
Divorced/separated67%13%7%11%1%3,456
Widowed72%9%6%11%2%2,730
Never married58%18%11%12%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married44%16%13%25%2%13,464
Living with a partner47%16%14%23%1%1,180
Divorced/separated47%14%11%26%2%3,456
Widowed45%11%11%29%3%2,730
Never married45%19%13%23%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married47%7%38%5%3%13,464
Living with a partner27%11%52%9%1%1,180
Divorced/separated42%8%42%6%2%3,456
Widowed46%5%41%4%4%2,730
Never married38%10%42%8%2%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married45%53%1%1%13,464
Living with a partner26%72%1%1%1,180
Divorced/separated34%63%2%1%3,456
Widowed33%62%2%3%2,730
Never married30%68%1%1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married47%11%9%32%1%13,464
Living with a partner32%14%10%44%< 1%1,180
Divorced/separated47%12%9%31%1%3,456
Widowed52%10%7%29%2%2,730
Never married39%14%10%36%< 1%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say the holy scripture is…

Marital statusWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Married40%33%4%17%6%13,464
Living with a partner32%30%1%28%10%1,180
Divorced/separated43%29%3%17%7%3,456
Widowed48%26%5%13%8%2,730
Never married34%38%2%20%6%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married85%9%7%13,464
Living with a partner82%12%6%1,180
Divorced/separated85%9%7%3,456
Widowed88%6%6%2,730
Never married88%8%5%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married70%22%8%13,464
Living with a partner65%27%8%1,180
Divorced/separated70%21%9%3,456
Widowed67%22%11%2,730
Never married74%20%6%4,108
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Christians by marital status

% of Christians who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married51%16%33%13,464
Living with a partner30%22%48%1,180
Divorced/separated34%18%47%3,456
Widowed38%16%46%2,730
Never married37%16%48%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married50%31%15%5%13,464
Living with a partner32%35%27%6%1,180
Divorced/separated40%31%22%7%3,456
Widowed44%33%15%8%2,730
Never married34%37%22%7%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married63%31%3%4%13,464
Living with a partner40%55%2%3%1,180
Divorced/separated46%47%3%4%3,456
Widowed51%38%5%6%2,730
Never married43%53%2%3%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%40%4%2%13,464
Living with a partner40%54%4%2%1,180
Divorced/separated40%53%4%2%3,456
Widowed44%48%4%4%2,730
Never married43%52%4%2%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married42%54%4%13,464
Living with a partner55%42%4%1,180
Divorced/separated49%46%5%3,456
Widowed41%51%8%2,730
Never married48%48%4%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married49%42%5%4%13,464
Living with a partner72%21%5%3%1,180
Divorced/separated55%37%5%4%3,456
Widowed42%47%5%6%2,730
Never married63%30%4%3%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married39%53%8%13,464
Living with a partner64%29%7%1,180
Divorced/separated42%48%9%3,456
Widowed31%57%12%2,730
Never married55%38%7%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say…

Marital statusStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married46%49%3%3%13,464
Living with a partner37%59%2%2%1,180
Divorced/separated39%54%2%4%3,456
Widowed40%48%4%8%2,730
Never married37%58%2%3%4,108
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 Christians by marital status

% of Christians who say humans…

Marital statusEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Married19%28%4%44%5%13,464
Living with a partner31%34%2%29%3%1,180
Divorced/separated20%29%3%43%5%3,456
Widowed16%22%5%47%11%2,730
Never married26%31%3%37%4%4,108
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.