Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm by marital status (2014) Switch to: Marital status among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm by importance of religion

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married53%23%12%12%1%7,960
Living with a partner37%31%12%19%< 1%1,216
Divorced/separated56%22%9%12%1%2,625
Widowed67%19%6%6%1%1,588
Never married40%27%16%17%< 1%3,891
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