DemographicInformation

Age distribution among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%34%36%23%1,805
Living with a partner43%30%19%8%117
Divorced/separated6%34%40%19%425
Widowed< 1%5%20%74%385
Never married58%26%14%3%345
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married3%8%30%44%15%1%1,805
Living with a partner24%29%21%20%6%< 1%117
Divorced/separated2%7%30%48%11%< 1%425
Widowed< 1%2%4%30%56%8%385
Never married45%21%17%15%2%< 1%345
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married51%49%1,836
Living with a partner40%60%118
Divorced/separated43%57%432
Widowed23%77%397
Never married61%39%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married89%3%1%4%4%1,817
Living with a partner82%3%< 1%5%10%117
Divorced/separated81%6%1%6%6%428
Widowed88%6%1%1%4%391
Never married71%7%3%10%10%346
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married3%3%94%1,823
Living with a partner2%4%94%116
Divorced/separated4%4%92%427
Widowed2%3%95%391
Never married5%7%88%341
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married20%23%37%21%1,600
Living with a partner56%23%13%7%114
Divorced/separated56%22%19%3%403
Widowed71%17%10%2%314
Never married42%23%26%9%309
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married43%34%15%7%1,827
Living with a partner45%41%12%2%118
Divorced/separated53%37%7%4%431
Widowed69%23%6%2%394
Never married48%37%11%3%348
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married34%66%1,830
Living with a partner43%57%118
Divorced/separated24%76%432
Widowed5%95%394
Never married16%84%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married91%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,836
Living with a partner77%21%2%< 1%< 1%1%118
Divorced/separated86%9%2%1%< 1%1%432
Widowed88%9%1%< 1%1%1%397
Never married84%13%2%< 1%< 1%1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married84%14%1%1%< 1%1,836
Living with a partner61%36%2%< 1%2%118
Divorced/separated73%24%2%2%< 1%432
Widowed83%15%1%1%< 1%397
Never married69%26%3%1%< 1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married63%26%10%1%1,836
Living with a partner23%53%23%2%118
Divorced/separated37%44%18%1%432
Widowed50%27%20%2%397
Never married47%37%15%1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married81%13%2%3%1%1,836
Living with a partner70%13%6%9%2%118
Divorced/separated78%14%3%4%2%432
Widowed81%10%3%5%1%397
Never married70%18%4%8%< 1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married49%12%9%29%1%1,836
Living with a partner24%15%9%52%< 1%118
Divorced/separated35%12%9%43%< 1%432
Widowed41%7%11%38%4%397
Never married31%17%13%38%< 1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married47%5%3%44%2%1,836
Living with a partner35%11%2%51%1%118
Divorced/separated45%8%1%43%2%432
Widowed60%6%2%28%4%397
Never married32%5%1%59%2%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married78%11%5%5%1%1,836
Living with a partner63%12%13%9%3%118
Divorced/separated70%13%6%10%< 1%432
Widowed77%7%5%10%1%397
Never married66%14%9%10%1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married46%15%12%26%2%1,836
Living with a partner34%25%18%22%< 1%118
Divorced/separated40%14%11%34%1%432
Widowed41%14%14%27%4%397
Never married41%24%10%25%< 1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married66%4%27%2%1%1,836
Living with a partner31%9%56%3%1%118
Divorced/separated45%4%44%4%3%432
Widowed57%4%32%2%5%397
Never married45%6%43%2%3%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married58%40%1%1%1,836
Living with a partner31%67%1%< 1%118
Divorced/separated40%59%1%1%432
Widowed39%55%2%3%397
Never married36%62%2%< 1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married66%10%6%17%< 1%1,836
Living with a partner40%23%8%27%2%118
Divorced/separated55%15%10%19%1%432
Widowed64%11%6%16%3%397
Never married52%13%8%26%< 1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married64%22%4%6%3%1,836
Living with a partner30%40%3%16%11%118
Divorced/separated53%28%2%10%6%432
Widowed67%19%5%6%3%397
Never married40%38%4%14%4%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married87%5%8%1,836
Living with a partner93%4%4%118
Divorced/separated89%6%5%432
Widowed93%4%4%397
Never married91%5%4%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married86%8%6%1,836
Living with a partner84%12%5%118
Divorced/separated84%11%5%432
Widowed86%7%7%397
Never married87%8%5%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married70%11%19%1,836
Living with a partner36%20%44%118
Divorced/separated47%17%35%432
Widowed48%15%36%397
Never married51%15%34%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married68%21%8%4%1,836
Living with a partner42%35%15%8%118
Divorced/separated52%29%16%4%432
Widowed56%25%11%8%397
Never married44%36%12%9%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married76%19%2%3%1,836
Living with a partner44%52%< 1%3%118
Divorced/separated55%39%2%3%432
Widowed55%33%5%7%397
Never married54%41%2%3%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married66%29%3%2%1,836
Living with a partner44%54%3%< 1%118
Divorced/separated47%47%4%2%432
Widowed49%39%6%6%397
Never married54%42%3%2%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married27%70%4%1,836
Living with a partner49%46%5%118
Divorced/separated41%56%3%432
Widowed33%62%5%397
Never married36%61%4%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married27%67%4%3%1,836
Living with a partner63%25%9%3%118
Divorced/separated43%48%5%4%432
Widowed23%67%4%6%397
Never married50%40%6%4%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married20%74%6%1,836
Living with a partner50%42%8%118
Divorced/separated31%61%8%432
Widowed12%79%9%397
Never married43%49%8%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married58%38%2%2%1,836
Living with a partner48%51%< 1%2%118
Divorced/separated41%51%3%4%432
Widowed46%40%5%9%397
Never married40%56%2%1%350
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married9%22%2%62%4%1,836
Living with a partner15%46%3%35%1%118
Divorced/separated15%29%2%49%5%432
Widowed11%18%2%59%10%397
Never married19%27%2%48%3%350
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.