Marital status among adults who say religion is not at all important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic33%11%18%6%33%160
Mainline Protestant50%7%18%8%17%135
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%11%11%3%37%3,223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married8%45%27%19%1,683
Living with a partner39%42%14%4%408
Divorced/separated8%38%35%19%519
Widowed3%12%24%61%177
Never married66%26%6%2%1,106
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%14%37%34%12%1%1,683
Living with a partner20%33%29%16%3%< 1%408
Divorced/separated2%10%34%43%10%1%519
Widowed< 1%3%12%36%40%9%177
Never married49%26%17%7%1%< 1%1,106
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married61%39%1,712
Living with a partner60%40%415
Divorced/separated62%38%528
Widowed50%50%181
Never married67%33%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married83%2%4%7%3%1,680
Living with a partner82%3%2%9%4%408
Divorced/separated80%4%2%10%3%519
Widowed79%7%1%8%6%177
Never married67%7%7%15%4%1,106
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married14%10%77%1,697
Living with a partner10%12%79%412
Divorced/separated10%10%80%522
Widowed10%14%76%180
Never married12%19%70%1,090
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married11%13%34%42%1,541
Living with a partner33%19%25%23%393
Divorced/separated39%19%27%14%483
Widowed48%19%22%11%154
Never married35%24%24%17%1,009
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married24%27%25%24%1,702
Living with a partner25%33%27%15%415
Divorced/separated32%36%18%14%526
Widowed39%27%18%17%181
Never married41%34%17%7%1,110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married38%62%1,702
Living with a partner22%78%413
Divorced/separated22%78%528
Widowed5%95%180
Never married8%92%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they…

Marital statusBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Married12%13%10%< 1%58%7%1,712
Living with a partner11%12%9%< 1%61%6%415
Divorced/separated23%14%9%< 1%45%8%528
Widowed28%9%14%4%39%5%181
Never married12%11%12%1%58%7%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married2%9%90%< 1%1,712
Living with a partner1%9%89%< 1%415
Divorced/separated2%11%87%< 1%528
Widowed2%7%91%< 1%181
Never married2%12%86%< 1%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married7%3%3%85%< 1%1,712
Living with a partner8%3%3%86%< 1%415
Divorced/separated15%8%2%75%1%528
Widowed14%11%3%72%1%181
Never married7%4%4%84%< 1%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married2%< 1%1%97%< 1%1,712
Living with a partner1%1%2%96%1%415
Divorced/separated5%2%2%92%< 1%528
Widowed3%< 1%1%96%< 1%181
Never married3%1%2%95%< 1%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married22%8%5%64%1%1,712
Living with a partner27%7%5%60%< 1%415
Divorced/separated32%10%5%52%1%528
Widowed33%8%2%55%1%181
Never married21%8%4%66%1%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married39%11%10%38%2%1,712
Living with a partner38%16%10%34%2%415
Divorced/separated33%14%10%39%3%528
Widowed37%11%5%45%3%181
Never married33%16%7%41%2%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married44%14%14%27%1%1,712
Living with a partner51%17%12%20%< 1%415
Divorced/separated53%13%12%21%1%528
Widowed44%6%15%35%1%181
Never married48%17%11%24%1%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married2%17%54%26%2%1,712
Living with a partner2%17%59%21%1%415
Divorced/separated2%21%53%20%3%528
Widowed3%17%67%11%1%181
Never married2%20%53%23%2%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married20%79%1%1%1,712
Living with a partner14%84%1%1%415
Divorced/separated19%80%1%< 1%528
Widowed19%78%2%< 1%181
Never married16%82%1%1%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married3%2%3%92%< 1%1,712
Living with a partner3%2%4%90%< 1%415
Divorced/separated8%3%3%85%< 1%528
Widowed6%4%2%89%< 1%181
Never married5%4%3%88%< 1%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say the holy scripture is…

Marital statusWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Married1%3%< 1%90%5%1,712
Living with a partner3%3%< 1%90%4%415
Divorced/separated4%6%1%84%4%528
Widowed4%9%1%78%8%181
Never married5%4%< 1%87%4%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married13%80%6%1,712
Living with a partner15%78%7%415
Divorced/separated18%75%6%528
Widowed23%69%8%181
Never married20%72%8%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married8%86%6%1,712
Living with a partner9%86%5%415
Divorced/separated14%80%6%528
Widowed16%80%5%181
Never married15%78%7%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married25%15%60%1,712
Living with a partner15%20%65%415
Divorced/separated18%23%59%528
Widowed22%19%59%181
Never married18%24%59%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married15%34%46%6%1,712
Living with a partner11%27%56%6%415
Divorced/separated18%30%47%6%528
Widowed20%30%40%11%181
Never married12%33%46%9%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married49%43%4%3%1,712
Living with a partner44%47%3%6%415
Divorced/separated43%48%3%5%528
Widowed43%42%8%7%181
Never married46%48%3%3%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married35%60%4%1%1,712
Living with a partner29%67%3%1%415
Divorced/separated26%70%3%2%528
Widowed36%56%4%4%181
Never married35%60%4%2%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married85%12%3%1,712
Living with a partner84%11%5%415
Divorced/separated81%17%2%528
Widowed77%17%6%181
Never married79%18%3%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married88%8%2%1%1,712
Living with a partner94%4%1%< 1%415
Divorced/separated83%10%3%4%528
Widowed75%16%9%< 1%181
Never married87%9%2%2%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married86%10%4%1,712
Living with a partner91%5%4%415
Divorced/separated78%15%6%528
Widowed67%22%10%181
Never married85%10%5%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say…

Marital statusStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married23%74%2%2%1,712
Living with a partner19%78%1%2%415
Divorced/separated25%71%3%1%528
Widowed30%64%2%4%181
Never married24%71%2%3%1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is not at all important by marital status

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say humans…

Marital statusEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Married81%7%3%8%2%1,712
Living with a partner84%7%3%5%2%415
Divorced/separated68%11%4%16%2%528
Widowed72%6%2%19%1%181
Never married75%9%3%9%3%1,113
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.