Marital status among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic48%10%13%5%25%2,219
Evangelical Protestant44%9%16%6%24%1,379
Historically Black Protestant27%10%14%7%42%227
Jewish58%7%7%6%22%311
Mainline Protestant53%7%12%7%21%1,983
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")35%15%12%3%34%1,493
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%43%33%18%3,996
Living with a partner41%40%15%5%651
Divorced/separated5%39%40%16%1,106
Widowed< 1%11%26%63%595
Never married65%24%9%2%1,807
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%12%36%40%10%1%3,996
Living with a partner19%32%29%17%2%< 1%651
Divorced/separated2%8%35%46%10%< 1%1,106
Widowed< 1%1%10%35%45%9%595
Never married49%24%16%11%1%< 1%1,807
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married53%47%4,060
Living with a partner46%54%656
Divorced/separated49%51%1,127
Widowed30%70%615
Never married56%44%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married77%4%5%11%3%4,013
Living with a partner60%11%3%22%5%650
Divorced/separated73%7%1%15%4%1,108
Widowed81%6%3%8%3%610
Never married55%12%6%21%5%1,799
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married15%8%76%4,023
Living with a partner15%12%73%650
Divorced/separated12%8%80%1,109
Widowed9%12%79%599
Never married14%18%68%1,795
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married18%18%34%30%3,590
Living with a partner43%24%21%12%599
Divorced/separated47%23%20%10%1,047
Widowed54%23%15%8%523
Never married43%21%22%13%1,606
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married34%29%22%15%4,041
Living with a partner46%35%13%6%652
Divorced/separated48%33%12%7%1,118
Widowed56%26%10%8%611
Never married45%36%14%5%1,820
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married41%59%4,041
Living with a partner37%63%654
Divorced/separated27%73%1,127
Widowed6%94%615
Never married12%88%1,819
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Married51%38%6%1%3%2%4,060
Living with a partner48%39%9%1%2%1%656
Divorced/separated55%35%5%1%2%1%1,127
Widowed53%35%6%2%2%3%615
Never married49%37%8%< 1%4%2%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married14%56%29%< 1%4,060
Living with a partner7%49%43%< 1%656
Divorced/separated11%52%37%< 1%1,127
Widowed17%45%37%1%615
Never married14%56%29%1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married37%29%13%20%1%4,060
Living with a partner39%24%15%23%< 1%656
Divorced/separated41%28%11%18%2%1,127
Widowed45%27%9%17%1%615
Never married32%29%12%26%1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married7%7%9%77%< 1%4,060
Living with a partner6%8%8%78%< 1%656
Divorced/separated6%7%8%78%1%1,127
Widowed8%5%8%78%1%615
Never married7%11%10%72%< 1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married27%9%6%58%1%4,060
Living with a partner29%11%6%54%< 1%656
Divorced/separated34%11%5%50%1%1,127
Widowed36%11%4%47%2%615
Never married25%11%6%57%1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Married41%22%16%19%1%4,060
Living with a partner43%22%14%20%1%656
Divorced/separated47%18%13%21%1%1,127
Widowed44%14%15%26%1%615
Never married40%24%16%19%1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Married34%18%18%29%1%4,060
Living with a partner44%18%15%22%1%656
Divorced/separated38%17%15%29%1%1,127
Widowed35%12%17%34%3%615
Never married46%17%12%24%1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married13%12%63%10%2%4,060
Living with a partner12%13%63%10%2%656
Divorced/separated16%13%60%10%2%1,127
Widowed14%9%66%6%5%615
Never married12%17%57%12%2%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married30%68%1%1%4,060
Living with a partner22%76%1%< 1%656
Divorced/separated29%69%1%1%1,127
Widowed25%73%1%2%615
Never married21%77%1%1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married11%10%13%65%< 1%4,060
Living with a partner13%12%11%64%< 1%656
Divorced/separated16%11%13%58%1%1,127
Widowed17%13%15%54%1%615
Never married14%13%13%60%1%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Married14%34%2%41%9%4,060
Living with a partner15%28%1%46%10%656
Divorced/separated20%32%2%36%10%1,127
Widowed17%36%3%32%12%615
Never married15%36%1%41%7%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married74%18%8%4,060
Living with a partner74%18%8%656
Divorced/separated74%16%10%1,127
Widowed79%13%9%615
Never married78%15%7%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married53%39%8%4,060
Living with a partner55%36%9%656
Divorced/separated56%34%10%1,127
Widowed51%36%13%615
Never married61%32%7%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married41%17%41%4,060
Living with a partner26%24%50%656
Divorced/separated34%22%44%1,127
Widowed38%16%46%615
Never married31%18%52%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married33%40%23%4%4,060
Living with a partner25%39%30%6%656
Divorced/separated30%36%28%6%1,127
Widowed31%41%22%6%615
Never married22%41%30%7%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married59%35%3%4%4,060
Living with a partner43%51%3%3%656
Divorced/separated51%42%4%3%1,127
Widowed55%36%5%5%615
Never married43%52%2%3%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married51%45%3%1%4,060
Living with a partner39%55%4%1%656
Divorced/separated42%50%5%2%1,127
Widowed44%49%4%3%615
Never married38%57%3%2%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married66%30%4%4,060
Living with a partner64%32%4%656
Divorced/separated67%28%5%1,127
Widowed62%31%6%615
Never married63%34%3%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married74%20%4%3%4,060
Living with a partner82%12%3%3%656
Divorced/separated71%22%5%2%1,127
Widowed60%29%4%6%615
Never married81%14%2%2%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married63%29%8%4,060
Living with a partner75%19%6%656
Divorced/separated62%29%9%1,127
Widowed50%36%14%615
Never married75%19%7%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Married37%58%2%3%4,060
Living with a partner36%59%3%2%656
Divorced/separated36%58%3%3%1,127
Widowed43%50%3%5%615
Never married32%65%1%2%1,822
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Married38%30%5%23%3%4,060
Living with a partner41%28%4%24%3%656
Divorced/separated32%31%5%30%3%1,127
Widowed28%28%6%32%7%615
Never married44%29%4%21%2%1,822
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.