Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic50%9%13%6%22%591
Evangelical Protestant53%5%12%5%24%1,041
Historically Black Protestant31%5%19%7%39%265
Mainline Protestant57%5%13%7%19%551
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%12%13%3%46%188
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married10%44%29%17%1,504
Living with a partner41%44%12%4%136
Divorced/separated7%42%36%15%410
Widowed< 1%8%32%60%235
Never married64%27%7%2%591
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married3%14%37%35%11%< 1%1,504
Living with a partner29%22%34%14%2%< 1%136
Divorced/separated1%10%38%41%9%< 1%410
Widowed< 1%1%6%41%41%10%235
Never married48%23%20%8%1%< 1%591
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married47%53%1,548
Living with a partner43%57%136
Divorced/separated35%65%418
Widowed15%85%239
Never married52%48%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married65%10%4%18%3%1,523
Living with a partner39%14%1%42%3%135
Divorced/separated52%22%4%18%4%414
Widowed68%18%1%12%2%232
Never married42%29%5%21%4%587
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married20%6%74%1,529
Living with a partner30%12%59%134
Divorced/separated19%5%75%408
Widowed10%12%78%235
Never married15%17%68%585
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married23%18%34%25%1,366
Living with a partner65%19%12%4%126
Divorced/separated54%22%19%5%375
Widowed63%19%9%10%196
Never married50%19%24%7%520
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married37%30%19%14%1,540
Living with a partner53%37%7%2%135
Divorced/separated49%33%9%8%416
Widowed54%27%8%11%238
Never married49%35%10%5%595
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married48%52%1,538
Living with a partner47%53%136
Divorced/separated31%69%418
Widowed11%89%239
Never married19%81%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Married81%15%2%1%1%1%1,548
Living with a partner65%28%4%< 1%1%1%136
Divorced/separated82%14%3%< 1%1%1%418
Widowed88%9%< 1%2%< 1%1%239
Never married73%21%3%1%2%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married80%17%2%< 1%1%1,548
Living with a partner62%31%6%1%1%136
Divorced/separated78%18%1%2%1%418
Widowed84%13%1%< 1%2%239
Never married66%30%3%1%< 1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married59%37%4%< 1%1,548
Living with a partner31%57%11%< 1%136
Divorced/separated42%49%9%< 1%418
Widowed55%38%6%< 1%239
Never married46%46%7%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married78%15%3%3%1%1,548
Living with a partner67%19%11%4%< 1%136
Divorced/separated75%19%2%3%1%418
Widowed84%12%1%2%1%239
Never married67%22%5%6%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married47%12%5%35%1%1,548
Living with a partner54%14%3%28%1%136
Divorced/separated53%15%4%27%1%418
Widowed65%10%2%17%6%239
Never married36%17%3%43%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Married74%15%7%4%1%1,548
Living with a partner66%19%10%5%< 1%136
Divorced/separated69%18%6%6%< 1%418
Widowed75%14%6%2%2%239
Never married60%25%8%6%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Married45%20%13%20%2%1,548
Living with a partner57%21%7%12%2%136
Divorced/separated47%21%11%20%1%418
Widowed45%18%16%18%2%239
Never married45%23%12%20%< 1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married53%8%32%5%3%1,548
Living with a partner31%13%45%10%< 1%136
Divorced/separated47%8%35%7%2%418
Widowed47%7%37%4%5%239
Never married37%12%41%8%2%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married47%51%1%1%1,548
Living with a partner29%69%2%< 1%136
Divorced/separated31%66%1%2%418
Widowed31%66%1%2%239
Never married28%70%1%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married56%23%8%13%1%1,548
Living with a partner41%30%8%20%< 1%136
Divorced/separated51%30%6%11%1%418
Widowed61%20%3%14%< 1%239
Never married48%26%9%16%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Married47%34%3%12%5%1,548
Living with a partner39%28%2%20%11%136
Divorced/separated49%28%4%13%6%418
Widowed55%22%3%12%8%239
Never married35%39%3%16%7%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married85%8%6%1,548
Living with a partner83%15%2%136
Divorced/separated86%8%6%418
Widowed90%7%3%239
Never married89%7%4%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married75%18%7%1,548
Living with a partner65%30%4%136
Divorced/separated72%22%6%418
Widowed72%20%8%239
Never married78%17%5%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married51%14%35%1,548
Living with a partner23%32%45%136
Divorced/separated31%18%51%418
Widowed32%19%49%239
Never married34%14%52%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married48%31%17%4%1,548
Living with a partner35%28%31%6%136
Divorced/separated40%30%23%8%418
Widowed43%35%16%6%239
Never married33%37%23%6%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married60%34%3%2%1,548
Living with a partner35%59%5%1%136
Divorced/separated45%50%1%4%418
Widowed47%45%3%5%239
Never married38%58%2%2%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married53%42%4%1%1,548
Living with a partner37%53%9%< 1%136
Divorced/separated40%55%3%2%418
Widowed43%50%3%4%239
Never married39%56%4%1%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married38%59%3%1,548
Living with a partner41%56%4%136
Divorced/separated45%53%2%418
Widowed47%47%7%239
Never married48%49%3%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married48%43%5%4%1,548
Living with a partner75%24%1%1%136
Divorced/separated57%39%3%2%418
Widowed47%41%6%6%239
Never married64%30%4%2%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married39%54%7%1,548
Living with a partner58%33%9%136
Divorced/separated45%49%6%418
Widowed36%51%13%239
Never married52%39%8%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Married45%50%2%3%1,548
Living with a partner37%58%3%3%136
Divorced/separated39%56%2%4%418
Widowed43%50%2%5%239
Never married36%60%3%2%596
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Married17%28%3%47%4%1,548
Living with a partner24%27%2%42%4%136
Divorced/separated21%32%2%40%5%418
Widowed9%22%5%54%10%239
Never married24%34%3%37%3%596
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.