Marital status among adults who believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic51%8%12%7%22%4,461
Evangelical Protestant56%4%14%8%18%6,957
Historically Black Protestant31%5%18%9%37%1,551
Jewish56%4%13%6%21%144
Mainline Protestant54%5%13%8%21%3,314
Mormon67%3%7%4%19%380
Muslim40%3%9%1%47%171
Orthodox Christian51%7%9%4%30%100
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")32%13%13%3%40%1,691
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

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married8%40%33%19%9,735
Living with a partner37%43%16%5%963
Divorced/separated6%38%41%16%2,577
Widowed< 1%7%23%70%1,814
Never married60%27%11%3%3,681
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%12%34%39%12%1%9,735
Living with a partner19%29%32%17%3%< 1%963
Divorced/separated2%8%33%47%10%< 1%2,577
Widowed< 1%1%6%32%51%10%1,814
Never married45%22%19%12%1%< 1%3,681
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married49%51%9,927
Living with a partner47%53%968
Divorced/separated43%57%2,625
Widowed25%75%1,847
Never married53%47%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married73%9%3%13%3%9,810
Living with a partner53%14%2%27%4%962
Divorced/separated58%19%2%17%4%2,593
Widowed72%16%1%7%3%1,829
Never married47%24%5%19%5%3,690
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married14%6%79%9,829
Living with a partner18%11%72%953
Divorced/separated14%7%79%2,572
Widowed7%8%84%1,818
Never married15%14%71%3,654
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married22%21%34%22%8,627
Living with a partner50%24%18%9%898
Divorced/separated55%23%16%6%2,357
Widowed64%20%12%4%1,516
Never married50%20%20%10%3,224
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married40%32%18%10%9,876
Living with a partner50%36%10%4%961
Divorced/separated51%34%10%4%2,609
Widowed62%26%7%5%1,840
Never married49%35%11%5%3,711
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.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married41%59%9,879
Living with a partner43%57%966
Divorced/separated28%72%2,622
Widowed8%92%1,845
Never married16%84%3,722
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Married82%15%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%9,927
Living with a partner65%29%3%1%1%1%968
Divorced/separated82%14%2%1%< 1%1%2,625
Widowed87%10%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,847
Never married71%21%5%< 1%2%1%3,726
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 adults who believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married73%20%5%1%< 1%9,927
Living with a partner52%37%9%3%< 1%968
Divorced/separated71%22%4%2%1%2,625
Widowed81%16%2%1%< 1%1,847
Never married58%29%8%4%< 1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married54%31%15%< 1%9,927
Living with a partner24%46%30%< 1%968
Divorced/separated40%37%23%< 1%2,625
Widowed56%25%18%2%1,847
Never married38%39%22%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married72%15%5%7%1%9,927
Living with a partner58%19%10%14%< 1%968
Divorced/separated71%16%4%8%1%2,625
Widowed80%12%3%4%1%1,847
Never married57%21%6%15%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married36%12%10%42%< 1%9,927
Living with a partner18%11%11%60%< 1%968
Divorced/separated32%11%8%48%1%2,625
Widowed39%9%9%41%2%1,847
Never married26%14%10%50%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married45%7%3%43%2%9,927
Living with a partner38%9%4%48%< 1%968
Divorced/separated50%7%4%38%2%2,625
Widowed61%6%2%27%3%1,847
Never married34%10%4%50%2%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Married69%14%8%8%1%9,927
Living with a partner57%18%9%16%1%968
Divorced/separated67%13%7%12%1%2,625
Widowed74%8%6%10%2%1,847
Never married57%18%10%14%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Married43%16%13%26%1%9,927
Living with a partner43%15%15%26%1%968
Divorced/separated46%14%11%27%2%2,625
Widowed46%12%11%27%4%1,847
Never married44%18%12%25%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

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

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married51%5%37%5%2%9,927
Living with a partner27%11%54%8%1%968
Divorced/separated45%6%41%6%2%2,625
Widowed52%4%37%3%4%1,847
Never married37%10%43%8%2%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married48%50%1%1%9,927
Living with a partner27%71%1%1%968
Divorced/separated35%62%2%1%2,625
Widowed37%58%2%3%1,847
Never married29%69%1%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married50%11%9%30%1%9,927
Living with a partner31%15%8%46%< 1%968
Divorced/separated49%12%9%29%1%2,625
Widowed57%10%7%25%2%1,847
Never married38%14%9%38%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Married46%33%4%13%5%9,927
Living with a partner34%30%2%26%9%968
Divorced/separated48%29%3%13%7%2,625
Widowed57%24%5%8%6%1,847
Never married36%36%2%20%6%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married95%2%3%9,927
Living with a partner96%2%2%968
Divorced/separated95%2%3%2,625
Widowed95%2%3%1,847
Never married95%3%2%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married53%15%31%9,927
Living with a partner31%21%47%968
Divorced/separated35%19%46%2,625
Widowed38%16%46%1,847
Never married36%17%47%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married53%30%13%5%9,927
Living with a partner32%36%26%6%968
Divorced/separated41%31%21%8%2,625
Widowed46%33%14%7%1,847
Never married34%36%22%8%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married64%30%3%3%9,927
Living with a partner41%54%2%2%968
Divorced/separated45%49%2%4%2,625
Widowed52%39%4%5%1,847
Never married42%54%2%3%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married57%38%3%2%9,927
Living with a partner41%54%4%1%968
Divorced/separated42%51%5%2%2,625
Widowed46%46%5%4%1,847
Never married43%52%4%1%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married38%58%3%9,927
Living with a partner53%43%4%968
Divorced/separated47%50%4%2,625
Widowed37%56%7%1,847
Never married47%50%4%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married45%47%4%4%9,927
Living with a partner73%21%5%2%968
Divorced/separated52%40%5%4%2,625
Widowed37%53%4%5%1,847
Never married62%31%4%3%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married34%58%7%9,927
Living with a partner63%30%6%968
Divorced/separated39%52%8%2,625
Widowed25%64%11%1,847
Never married54%39%7%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Married48%47%2%2%9,927
Living with a partner38%58%2%2%968
Divorced/separated41%53%2%4%2,625
Widowed43%45%4%8%1,847
Never married39%57%2%3%3,726
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 believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Married16%29%3%47%4%9,927
Living with a partner29%34%3%32%3%968
Divorced/separated17%30%3%46%5%2,625
Widowed13%22%4%51%10%1,847
Never married26%31%3%37%3%3,726
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.