Marital status among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic52%8%12%8%21%6,063
Evangelical Protestant55%5%15%8%18%7,426
Historically Black Protestant31%5%18%8%37%1,755
Jehovah's Witness51%4%11%8%26%125
Jewish61%4%7%6%22%288
Mainline Protestant54%5%12%10%19%4,658
Mormon67%3%7%5%19%623
Muslim41%4%8%1%46%199
Orthodox Christian49%5%8%6%32%137
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%13%12%4%37%2,420
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%40%33%20%12,250
Living with a partner36%42%17%5%1,273
Divorced/separated5%36%42%17%3,239
Widowed< 1%7%22%71%2,459
Never married59%27%11%3%4,565
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%11%34%39%13%1%12,250
Living with a partner18%28%31%19%3%< 1%1,273
Divorced/separated2%8%32%48%10%< 1%3,239
Widowed< 1%1%6%31%52%10%2,459
Never married45%21%19%12%2%< 1%4,565
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married47%53%12,507
Living with a partner45%55%1,284
Divorced/separated42%58%3,304
Widowed23%77%2,515
Never married52%48%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married73%8%3%13%3%12,355
Living with a partner54%13%3%25%5%1,276
Divorced/separated60%18%1%17%4%3,256
Widowed74%14%1%8%3%2,489
Never married48%23%5%19%5%4,576
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married15%7%78%12,392
Living with a partner17%11%71%1,266
Divorced/separated14%8%78%3,241
Widowed8%10%82%2,472
Never married14%14%71%4,529
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married22%20%34%24%10,860
Living with a partner51%22%19%9%1,177
Divorced/separated55%22%17%6%2,960
Widowed63%20%12%5%2,032
Never married48%21%21%10%4,013
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married39%31%18%12%12,442
Living with a partner48%36%11%5%1,275
Divorced/separated50%34%11%6%3,286
Widowed61%26%8%5%2,504
Never married48%35%12%6%4,603
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married40%60%12,446
Living with a partner41%59%1,281
Divorced/separated27%73%3,299
Widowed7%93%2,513
Never married16%84%4,618
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Married79%18%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%12,507
Living with a partner63%30%5%1%1%1%1,284
Divorced/separated80%17%2%1%< 1%1%3,304
Widowed82%13%2%2%< 1%1%2,515
Never married69%22%5%< 1%2%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married69%23%5%2%1%12,507
Living with a partner49%38%10%4%< 1%1,284
Divorced/separated68%24%5%2%1%3,304
Widowed77%18%3%1%< 1%2,515
Never married55%30%10%4%< 1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married50%33%16%< 1%12,507
Living with a partner22%46%31%< 1%1,284
Divorced/separated38%38%24%< 1%3,304
Widowed51%27%20%2%2,515
Never married36%41%23%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married70%17%5%8%1%12,507
Living with a partner56%20%9%15%< 1%1,284
Divorced/separated70%17%4%8%1%3,304
Widowed78%12%3%6%1%2,515
Never married55%21%7%16%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married33%11%10%46%< 1%12,507
Living with a partner17%10%10%63%< 1%1,284
Divorced/separated30%11%8%50%1%3,304
Widowed34%8%9%46%2%2,515
Never married24%13%10%53%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married44%8%4%43%2%12,507
Living with a partner37%9%5%48%1%1,284
Divorced/separated49%8%4%38%2%3,304
Widowed60%7%2%28%3%2,515
Never married34%10%4%51%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Married67%14%9%9%1%12,507
Living with a partner56%17%10%15%1%1,284
Divorced/separated67%13%7%12%1%3,304
Widowed72%9%6%11%2%2,515
Never married56%18%11%14%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Married43%16%14%26%1%12,507
Living with a partner45%15%15%24%1%1,284
Divorced/separated46%15%11%26%2%3,304
Widowed45%11%11%29%3%2,515
Never married44%18%12%25%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married46%6%40%5%2%12,507
Living with a partner25%13%53%8%1%1,284
Divorced/separated41%7%44%6%3%3,304
Widowed46%5%42%3%4%2,515
Never married34%11%45%8%2%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married43%54%1%1%12,507
Living with a partner26%72%1%1%1,284
Divorced/separated33%64%2%1%3,304
Widowed33%62%1%3%2,515
Never married27%70%1%1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married45%11%9%34%1%12,507
Living with a partner29%14%8%48%< 1%1,284
Divorced/separated46%12%9%32%1%3,304
Widowed53%10%7%29%2%2,515
Never married36%14%9%41%< 1%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Married40%34%3%17%6%12,507
Living with a partner31%29%2%30%9%1,284
Divorced/separated45%29%3%16%7%3,304
Widowed50%27%5%11%7%2,515
Never married33%36%2%24%6%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married77%18%5%12,507
Living with a partner74%21%5%1,284
Divorced/separated78%17%6%3,304
Widowed71%19%10%2,515
Never married78%18%4%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married50%16%34%12,507
Living with a partner29%22%48%1,284
Divorced/separated33%20%47%3,304
Widowed38%17%45%2,515
Never married34%17%49%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married48%32%15%5%12,507
Living with a partner30%36%27%6%1,284
Divorced/separated38%32%23%8%3,304
Widowed43%34%15%8%2,515
Never married32%37%24%8%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married62%32%3%3%12,507
Living with a partner41%54%3%3%1,284
Divorced/separated45%49%3%4%3,304
Widowed51%39%4%6%2,515
Never married41%54%2%3%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%40%4%2%12,507
Living with a partner39%55%4%1%1,284
Divorced/separated40%53%5%3%3,304
Widowed44%48%4%4%2,515
Never married41%54%3%2%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married43%53%4%12,507
Living with a partner57%39%4%1,284
Divorced/separated50%46%4%3,304
Widowed42%51%8%2,515
Never married49%47%4%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married51%42%4%4%12,507
Living with a partner74%19%4%3%1,284
Divorced/separated55%37%4%4%3,304
Widowed43%46%5%6%2,515
Never married66%28%4%3%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married40%52%8%12,507
Living with a partner65%28%7%1,284
Divorced/separated43%48%9%3,304
Widowed31%56%12%2,515
Never married58%35%7%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven 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%12,507
Living with a partner36%60%2%2%1,284
Divorced/separated39%55%2%4%3,304
Widowed41%47%4%8%2,515
Never married37%59%2%3%4,624
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 believe in Heaven by marital status

% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Married19%30%3%43%4%12,507
Living with a partner31%33%3%30%3%1,284
Divorced/separated19%30%3%43%5%3,304
Widowed15%23%5%47%10%2,515
Never married28%30%3%35%3%4,624
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.