Marital status by religious group

% of adults who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Buddhist39%11%10%2%37%263
Catholic52%8%12%7%21%7,176
Evangelical Protestant55%5%14%8%18%8,562
Hindu60%3%5%1%32%198
Historically Black Protestant31%6%19%9%36%1,907
Jehovah's Witness53%5%12%8%21%244
Jewish56%6%9%6%23%843
Mainline Protestant55%6%12%9%18%6,048
Mormon66%3%7%5%19%661
Muslim41%4%8%1%45%234
Orthodox Christian48%5%9%6%31%182
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%11%11%3%37%7,523
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.

Learn More: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God by marital status

% of adults 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
Married67%19%4%1%7%2%17,827
Living with a partner48%27%7%1%14%2%2,128
Divorced/separated69%18%4%1%6%2%4,752
Widowed75%15%3%2%3%2%3,218
Never married54%21%8%< 1%15%3%6,966
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.

Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

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Importance of religion in one's life by marital status

% of adults who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married58%23%9%9%1%17,827
Living with a partner36%33%14%17%< 1%2,128
Divorced/separated57%24%8%10%1%4,752
Widowed69%19%5%5%1%3,218
Never married42%27%15%16%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important

Attendance at religious services by marital status

% of adults who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married43%32%25%< 1%17,827
Living with a partner17%38%45%< 1%2,128
Divorced/separated32%35%33%< 1%4,752
Widowed47%27%25%1%3,218
Never married27%36%36%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer by marital status

% of adults who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married60%15%5%19%1%17,827
Living with a partner43%16%8%32%< 1%2,128
Divorced/separated61%15%5%18%1%4,752
Widowed71%12%3%12%1%3,218
Never married43%17%7%32%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married28%9%8%54%< 1%17,827
Living with a partner13%8%8%71%< 1%2,128
Divorced/separated25%10%7%57%1%4,752
Widowed31%8%9%51%2%3,218
Never married18%10%8%63%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation by marital status

% of adults who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married41%8%4%45%2%17,827
Living with a partner35%10%6%49%1%2,128
Divorced/separated47%8%4%39%2%4,752
Widowed57%7%3%30%4%3,218
Never married32%10%5%52%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by marital status

% of adults 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
Married62%14%9%13%1%17,827
Living with a partner52%17%10%20%1%2,128
Divorced/separated61%13%8%16%1%4,752
Widowed68%9%7%14%2%3,218
Never married50%18%11%20%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults 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%14%25%1%17,827
Living with a partner48%16%13%22%1%2,128
Divorced/separated47%15%11%25%2%4,752
Widowed45%11%12%29%3%3,218
Never married47%18%12%22%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Sources of guidance on right and wrong by marital status

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

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married38%9%42%8%2%17,827
Living with a partner18%14%55%11%1%2,128
Divorced/separated34%10%46%8%3%4,752
Widowed41%6%44%5%4%3,218
Never married25%14%46%12%2%6,966
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.

Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by marital status

% of adults who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married40%58%1%1%17,827
Living with a partner23%75%1%1%2,128
Divorced/separated31%67%2%1%4,752
Widowed31%64%2%3%3,218
Never married24%73%2%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation

Frequency of reading scripture by marital status

% of adults who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married38%10%8%43%1%17,827
Living with a partner22%11%8%58%< 1%2,128
Divorced/separated39%11%8%41%1%4,752
Widowed47%9%7%35%2%3,218
Never married28%11%8%52%1%6,966
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Interpreting scripture by marital status

% of adults 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
Married33%28%3%30%7%17,827
Living with a partner22%21%1%48%8%2,128
Divorced/separated36%25%3%29%8%4,752
Widowed43%24%5%20%9%3,218
Never married24%27%2%41%7%6,966
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.

Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God

Belief in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married73%19%8%17,827
Living with a partner65%29%6%2,128
Divorced/separated73%19%7%4,752
Widowed82%12%7%3,218
Never married68%25%7%6,966
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe

Belief in Hell by marital status

% of adults who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married59%33%8%17,827
Living with a partner50%43%8%2,128
Divorced/separated60%32%8%4,752
Widowed61%28%11%3,218
Never married56%37%7%6,966
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe