Marital status among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic53%7%13%9%19%1,855
Evangelical Protestant55%4%16%9%16%1,928
Historically Black Protestant31%9%16%7%38%544
Jewish60%5%11%6%18%186
Mainline Protestant55%5%12%12%15%1,371
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")40%10%11%4%34%1,687
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%42%30%21%3,938
Living with a partner28%47%17%8%450
Divorced/separated5%39%39%17%1,088
Widowed< 1%8%21%71%852
Never married53%31%13%3%1,462
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%11%35%36%14%1%3,938
Living with a partner13%29%33%19%5%< 1%450
Divorced/separated1%7%36%45%11%< 1%1,088
Widowed< 1%1%7%27%53%12%852
Never married38%23%23%15%2%< 1%1,462
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married49%51%4,040
Living with a partner44%56%456
Divorced/separated46%54%1,118
Widowed27%73%877
Never married51%49%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married75%8%4%11%3%3,986
Living with a partner57%17%3%20%3%451
Divorced/separated65%15%1%15%4%1,102
Widowed78%13%1%6%3%865
Never married48%25%6%16%5%1,459
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married13%8%79%3,995
Living with a partner18%9%73%449
Divorced/separated11%7%82%1,098
Widowed5%13%82%860
Never married12%14%74%1,441
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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%20%34%23%3,446
Living with a partner47%23%19%11%420
Divorced/separated53%24%18%6%965
Widowed62%20%13%5%695
Never married49%23%17%11%1,263
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married45%30%16%9%4,018
Living with a partner52%30%12%6%451
Divorced/separated54%31%9%5%1,106
Widowed65%23%7%4%874
Never married53%31%11%5%1,472
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married39%61%4,019
Living with a partner40%60%455
Divorced/separated24%76%1,117
Widowed6%94%875
Never married19%81%1,478
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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%5%1%7%1%4,040
Living with a partner52%26%7%1%13%1%456
Divorced/separated70%17%4%1%6%2%1,118
Widowed71%16%5%2%4%2%877
Never married57%20%7%1%13%2%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married52%27%11%9%< 1%4,040
Living with a partner36%34%14%15%1%456
Divorced/separated53%28%10%8%1%1,118
Widowed62%22%9%6%1%877
Never married42%29%12%16%< 1%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married37%34%29%< 1%4,040
Living with a partner14%41%44%1%456
Divorced/separated29%35%36%< 1%1,118
Widowed41%25%32%2%877
Never married24%38%38%1%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married52%17%6%24%1%4,040
Living with a partner41%16%7%36%< 1%456
Divorced/separated55%16%5%23%1%1,118
Widowed62%16%4%17%1%877
Never married40%18%8%33%1%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married23%7%7%62%< 1%4,040
Living with a partner9%5%11%75%< 1%456
Divorced/separated19%8%6%67%1%1,118
Widowed21%5%7%65%2%877
Never married16%9%7%68%< 1%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married27%6%3%63%1%4,040
Living with a partner22%6%4%67%< 1%456
Divorced/separated32%6%3%58%1%1,118
Widowed41%5%3%47%3%877
Never married20%7%3%69%2%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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
Married49%12%11%26%1%4,040
Living with a partner36%17%9%37%1%456
Divorced/separated49%12%8%30%1%1,118
Widowed54%10%7%27%3%877
Never married41%13%9%36%2%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married35%6%50%7%2%4,040
Living with a partner22%6%59%11%1%456
Divorced/separated32%9%52%6%1%1,118
Widowed32%4%55%4%5%877
Never married26%8%53%12%2%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married38%60%1%1%4,040
Living with a partner23%75%1%1%456
Divorced/separated31%67%1%1%1,118
Widowed28%67%2%3%877
Never married24%74%1%1%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married30%9%7%54%< 1%4,040
Living with a partner17%9%8%65%1%456
Divorced/separated31%10%8%51%1%1,118
Widowed37%8%8%46%1%877
Never married23%10%6%60%< 1%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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
Married35%29%3%27%6%4,040
Living with a partner27%27%1%41%5%456
Divorced/separated39%26%3%25%7%1,118
Widowed39%25%5%20%11%877
Never married29%28%2%34%7%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married77%17%6%4,040
Living with a partner72%23%4%456
Divorced/separated76%18%6%1,118
Widowed81%12%6%877
Never married76%18%5%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married63%30%7%4,040
Living with a partner59%34%7%456
Divorced/separated65%28%7%1,118
Widowed58%30%12%877
Never married63%31%6%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married46%18%36%4,040
Living with a partner28%23%49%456
Divorced/separated30%24%46%1,118
Widowed37%18%46%877
Never married28%22%50%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married43%33%17%7%4,040
Living with a partner32%34%27%6%456
Divorced/separated35%29%26%10%1,118
Widowed39%32%18%10%877
Never married28%34%26%12%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married61%33%3%4%4,040
Living with a partner41%56%1%2%456
Divorced/separated43%49%3%5%1,118
Widowed48%39%7%7%877
Never married38%57%2%3%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married57%38%4%2%4,040
Living with a partner41%55%3%< 1%456
Divorced/separated40%53%4%2%1,118
Widowed46%44%5%5%877
Never married41%54%4%2%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married51%45%4%4,040
Living with a partner65%31%4%456
Divorced/separated53%43%4%1,118
Widowed47%45%8%877
Never married55%40%5%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married56%36%4%4%4,040
Living with a partner77%15%5%3%456
Divorced/separated60%32%5%3%1,118
Widowed46%43%5%7%877
Never married69%24%4%2%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married45%47%8%4,040
Living with a partner64%28%7%456
Divorced/separated48%42%10%1,118
Widowed35%52%13%877
Never married62%30%8%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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%2%4,040
Living with a partner39%59%1%1%456
Divorced/separated40%54%3%4%1,118
Widowed42%46%3%9%877
Never married36%59%2%3%1,480
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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
Married28%24%3%40%5%4,040
Living with a partner46%24%2%26%3%456
Divorced/separated25%26%3%41%5%1,118
Widowed23%17%4%43%12%877
Never married38%22%4%33%3%1,480
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.