DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married11%47%28%14%1,258
Living with a partner41%41%15%3%283
Divorced/separated6%47%33%14%356
Widowed5%7%28%60%128
Never married66%25%7%1%894
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married3%16%38%34%8%< 1%1,258
Living with a partner21%31%30%16%2%< 1%283
Divorced/separated1%12%40%40%7%1%356
Widowed< 1%5%7%40%39%9%128
Never married49%26%16%8%1%< 1%894
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married54%46%1,284
Living with a partner56%44%287
Divorced/separated58%42%361
Widowed38%62%129
Never married57%43%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married79%2%7%9%3%1,256
Living with a partner79%5%1%12%3%284
Divorced/separated77%7%1%12%3%355
Widowed70%7%1%9%12%128
Never married61%12%8%15%5%890
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married14%9%77%1,268
Living with a partner10%8%82%282
Divorced/separated12%7%82%353
Widowed7%16%76%126
Never married12%18%69%876
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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
Married13%19%35%33%1,157
Living with a partner37%25%23%15%268
Divorced/separated45%22%20%13%333
Widowed50%20%21%10%105
Never married42%24%22%12%782
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married28%31%23%18%1,279
Living with a partner35%36%19%10%286
Divorced/separated41%40%11%9%358
Widowed44%32%13%11%128
Never married45%35%14%6%894
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married40%60%1,277
Living with a partner23%77%285
Divorced/separated24%76%360
Widowed6%94%127
Never married11%89%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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
Married17%29%15%1%31%8%1,284
Living with a partner14%28%14%1%39%4%287
Divorced/separated29%24%13%1%25%8%361
Widowed27%24%15%2%26%6%129
Never married19%21%18%1%36%6%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married< 1%< 1%49%49%2%1,284
Living with a partner< 1%< 1%49%49%1%287
Divorced/separated< 1%< 1%45%52%2%361
Widowed< 1%< 1%40%56%4%129
Never married< 1%< 1%49%50%1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married1%18%81%< 1%1,284
Living with a partner1%15%85%< 1%287
Divorced/separated1%15%84%< 1%361
Widowed1%12%84%3%129
Never married2%21%77%< 1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married10%8%6%75%1%1,284
Living with a partner10%10%8%72%< 1%287
Divorced/separated18%9%7%66%1%361
Widowed15%12%8%63%1%129
Never married10%9%7%73%< 1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married1%2%2%96%< 1%1,284
Living with a partner1%1%1%97%< 1%287
Divorced/separated3%2%1%94%< 1%361
Widowed1%1%< 1%98%1%129
Never married3%1%4%92%< 1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married21%10%5%63%1%1,284
Living with a partner22%8%7%62%1%287
Divorced/separated29%13%5%53%1%361
Widowed25%4%4%66%1%129
Never married22%9%4%64%1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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%13%12%34%3%1,284
Living with a partner39%15%12%32%2%287
Divorced/separated34%12%11%40%3%361
Widowed34%11%7%44%4%129
Never married32%19%11%37%1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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
Married39%15%14%31%1%1,284
Living with a partner44%17%15%23%1%287
Divorced/separated43%13%11%30%2%361
Widowed30%8%11%50%1%129
Never married44%17%13%26%< 1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married2%16%62%18%2%1,284
Living with a partner1%14%71%13%1%287
Divorced/separated4%18%63%13%3%361
Widowed< 1%12%77%8%2%129
Never married4%18%61%16%1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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
Married21%77%1%1%1,284
Living with a partner23%74%2%1%287
Divorced/separated19%79%1%1%361
Widowed16%78%2%4%129
Never married17%81%1%1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married3%3%4%90%< 1%1,284
Living with a partner2%3%3%91%< 1%287
Divorced/separated7%3%6%84%< 1%361
Widowed6%< 1%4%90%< 1%129
Never married5%4%4%87%< 1%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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
Married2%7%1%83%7%1,284
Living with a partner6%7%< 1%82%5%287
Divorced/separated4%10%1%77%8%361
Widowed6%14%< 1%68%11%129
Never married7%9%< 1%76%7%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married29%59%12%1,284
Living with a partner34%58%8%287
Divorced/separated28%62%10%361
Widowed31%53%15%129
Never married35%52%12%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married17%73%10%1,284
Living with a partner24%69%7%287
Divorced/separated21%70%10%361
Widowed11%78%11%129
Never married27%63%10%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married29%18%53%1,284
Living with a partner22%28%50%287
Divorced/separated24%28%47%361
Widowed19%25%56%129
Never married20%27%52%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married20%39%36%6%1,284
Living with a partner15%34%41%9%287
Divorced/separated18%31%39%12%361
Widowed15%42%31%12%129
Never married16%34%39%12%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married52%40%3%5%1,284
Living with a partner48%45%2%4%287
Divorced/separated47%46%2%5%361
Widowed52%36%7%6%129
Never married45%47%3%4%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married41%53%4%2%1,284
Living with a partner43%54%3%1%287
Divorced/separated38%58%4%1%361
Widowed36%53%2%9%129
Never married38%56%4%2%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married79%17%4%1,284
Living with a partner81%15%4%287
Divorced/separated72%24%3%361
Widowed74%20%6%129
Never married72%24%4%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married83%12%3%2%1,284
Living with a partner91%7%1%1%287
Divorced/separated74%17%5%4%361
Widowed72%17%7%4%129
Never married84%10%3%3%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married81%14%5%1,284
Living with a partner85%10%5%287
Divorced/separated71%21%8%361
Widowed72%16%12%129
Never married81%13%6%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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
Married25%71%2%2%1,284
Living with a partner27%70%1%2%287
Divorced/separated33%64%3%< 1%361
Widowed33%60%3%4%129
Never married27%68%2%3%896
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not 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
Married71%11%5%10%3%1,284
Living with a partner75%13%2%8%2%287
Divorced/separated59%16%7%15%3%361
Widowed65%6%6%23%< 1%129
Never married66%12%5%13%4%896
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.