Marital status among adults who do not believe in God by religious group

% of adults who do not believe in God who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic41%10%10%2%36%113
Jewish46%6%7%5%36%161
Mainline Protestant51%5%12%10%22%111
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%12%9%2%41%2,728
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married9%45%26%20%1,488
Living with a partner42%43%12%3%348
Divorced/separated8%42%34%17%350
Widowed1%12%14%73%139
Never married74%20%4%1%1,041
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married3%14%37%32%12%1%1,488
Living with a partner19%38%28%13%2%< 1%348
Divorced/separated1%13%36%39%10%1%350
Widowed< 1%1%12%25%45%17%139
Never married57%25%12%5%1%< 1%1,041
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married64%36%1,512
Living with a partner63%37%354
Divorced/separated66%34%353
Widowed43%57%140
Never married68%32%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married82%1%7%7%3%1,493
Living with a partner79%3%3%10%6%349
Divorced/separated86%4%2%6%2%351
Widowed90%4%< 1%1%5%135
Never married70%4%11%12%3%1,034
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married14%13%73%1,496
Living with a partner11%11%78%349
Divorced/separated11%7%83%350
Widowed4%21%75%139
Never married13%20%67%1,032
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God 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%1,382
Living with a partner32%20%26%22%335
Divorced/separated31%21%31%17%334
Widowed37%24%26%13%120
Never married31%23%27%19%944
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married22%24%28%27%1,504
Living with a partner22%32%32%15%354
Divorced/separated29%33%21%17%352
Widowed31%29%21%19%140
Never married37%35%21%8%1,043
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married41%59%1,505
Living with a partner19%81%352
Divorced/separated21%79%353
Widowed5%95%140
Never married4%96%1,043
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

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married3%9%20%68%< 1%1,512
Living with a partner2%6%22%70%< 1%354
Divorced/separated5%9%14%71%1%353
Widowed2%11%25%62%< 1%140
Never married2%7%28%62%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married3%17%81%< 1%1,512
Living with a partner1%13%85%< 1%354
Divorced/separated2%12%86%< 1%353
Widowed6%8%85%< 1%140
Never married1%20%78%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married3%1%3%93%< 1%1,512
Living with a partner3%1%1%95%< 1%354
Divorced/separated4%3%2%92%< 1%353
Widowed2%2%2%93%< 1%140
Never married2%1%4%93%< 1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married1%1%2%96%< 1%1,512
Living with a partner2%1%2%96%< 1%354
Divorced/separated1%2%1%95%< 1%353
Widowed1%1%1%97%< 1%140
Never married1%1%2%95%< 1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married18%9%5%68%1%1,512
Living with a partner24%7%5%64%< 1%354
Divorced/separated22%11%5%62%1%353
Widowed26%7%3%64%< 1%140
Never married16%7%6%69%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God 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
Married34%12%9%43%2%1,512
Living with a partner37%15%10%36%2%354
Divorced/separated24%16%11%46%3%353
Widowed25%9%6%57%3%140
Never married27%18%9%45%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God 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
Married42%17%16%24%1%1,512
Living with a partner53%18%10%20%< 1%354
Divorced/separated48%15%12%24%1%353
Widowed41%7%12%39%1%140
Never married47%19%13%20%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married1%20%51%27%2%1,512
Living with a partner1%19%55%24%1%354
Divorced/separated2%21%52%23%2%353
Widowed1%16%57%23%4%140
Never married1%19%50%28%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married18%81%1%1%1,512
Living with a partner16%83%< 1%1%354
Divorced/separated17%82%< 1%1%353
Widowed19%77%3%2%140
Never married15%84%1%< 1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married1%3%5%91%< 1%1,512
Living with a partner2%3%6%89%< 1%354
Divorced/separated3%4%5%88%< 1%353
Widowed3%1%2%94%< 1%140
Never married3%3%4%90%< 1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God 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%1%< 1%94%4%1,512
Living with a partner< 1%1%< 1%97%1%354
Divorced/separated2%2%1%93%2%353
Widowed3%< 1%< 1%93%4%140
Never married< 1%2%< 1%95%3%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married4%94%2%1,512
Living with a partner5%91%4%354
Divorced/separated4%94%2%353
Widowed7%92%2%140
Never married8%88%5%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married3%95%2%1,512
Living with a partner5%93%2%354
Divorced/separated3%94%3%353
Widowed4%96%< 1%140
Never married6%90%3%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married20%14%65%1,512
Living with a partner11%18%71%354
Divorced/separated20%20%60%353
Widowed22%12%66%140
Never married17%19%63%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married14%31%49%5%1,512
Living with a partner9%26%60%5%354
Divorced/separated15%28%53%3%353
Widowed15%29%45%10%140
Never married11%33%48%7%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married44%49%4%3%1,512
Living with a partner38%54%4%5%354
Divorced/separated39%56%2%3%353
Widowed41%42%6%11%140
Never married45%51%2%3%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married30%65%3%2%1,512
Living with a partner24%73%3%1%354
Divorced/separated27%70%3%1%353
Widowed35%62%1%2%140
Never married30%65%3%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married88%9%3%1,512
Living with a partner86%10%4%354
Divorced/separated87%12%2%353
Widowed79%19%2%140
Never married85%13%3%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married91%7%2%1%1,512
Living with a partner96%4%1%< 1%354
Divorced/separated88%7%2%2%353
Widowed77%17%5%1%140
Never married93%5%2%1%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married88%9%3%1,512
Living with a partner92%4%4%354
Divorced/separated85%10%4%353
Widowed76%20%4%140
Never married90%7%3%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God 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
Married19%78%2%1%1,512
Living with a partner13%85%< 1%1%354
Divorced/separated25%71%3%1%353
Widowed28%67%2%4%140
Never married20%77%1%2%1,044
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 do not believe in God by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in God 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
Married89%3%1%6%2%1,512
Living with a partner94%2%1%2%1%354
Divorced/separated80%6%2%11%1%353
Widowed81%< 1%5%12%2%140
Never married87%5%2%6%< 1%1,044
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.