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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic46%9%10%3%33%566
Evangelical Protestant45%9%18%5%24%173
Jewish43%7%11%5%35%166
Mainline Protestant58%7%10%5%19%595
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%10%10%2%40%1,916
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

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

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

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married9%46%30%16%1,726
Living with a partner39%39%17%5%310
Divorced/separated6%39%38%17%436
Widowed1%7%23%69%196
Never married69%23%6%2%1,063
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%14%38%36%9%1%1,726
Living with a partner20%27%32%19%3%< 1%310
Divorced/separated1%13%31%46%8%< 1%436
Widowed< 1%1%7%34%44%15%196
Never married52%26%15%7%1%< 1%1,063
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married57%43%1,752
Living with a partner58%42%315
Divorced/separated54%46%441
Widowed34%66%198
Never married57%43%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married82%2%7%6%3%1,728
Living with a partner77%5%2%12%5%315
Divorced/separated82%3%2%11%3%437
Widowed84%1%1%8%5%197
Never married64%9%10%14%4%1,059
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married13%9%78%1,737
Living with a partner11%13%76%310
Divorced/separated11%9%80%437
Widowed8%17%75%195
Never married12%18%70%1,054
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married12%15%36%37%1,577
Living with a partner30%25%29%15%293
Divorced/separated44%22%25%9%411
Widowed49%18%19%13%165
Never married37%24%23%16%943
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married26%29%26%19%1,748
Living with a partner32%34%21%14%314
Divorced/separated34%39%15%12%437
Widowed41%31%14%13%198
Never married38%37%17%8%1,063
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married40%60%1,748
Living with a partner25%75%314
Divorced/separated24%76%439
Widowed7%93%197
Never married8%92%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married20%39%18%1%15%7%1,752
Living with a partner14%40%18%< 1%23%5%315
Divorced/separated28%36%16%2%11%7%441
Widowed20%39%14%2%16%9%198
Never married17%28%22%< 1%27%6%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married2%35%63%< 1%1,752
Living with a partner2%32%66%< 1%315
Divorced/separated3%30%67%< 1%441
Widowed5%29%65%2%198
Never married3%35%62%< 1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married12%12%11%63%< 1%1,752
Living with a partner11%15%11%64%< 1%315
Divorced/separated22%14%11%53%< 1%441
Widowed21%10%9%59%< 1%198
Never married11%12%9%68%< 1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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%94%< 1%1,752
Living with a partner1%3%2%94%< 1%315
Divorced/separated2%1%3%94%< 1%441
Widowed2%1%1%96%< 1%198
Never married2%2%4%92%< 1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married21%10%5%64%1%1,752
Living with a partner23%11%8%57%< 1%315
Divorced/separated26%15%6%53%< 1%441
Widowed24%6%4%64%2%198
Never married19%10%6%63%1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married32%17%16%34%1%1,752
Living with a partner38%17%12%32%1%315
Divorced/separated35%14%14%35%2%441
Widowed32%8%11%46%3%198
Never married30%20%16%33%1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married35%19%16%29%< 1%1,752
Living with a partner44%18%16%22%< 1%315
Divorced/separated38%18%13%30%1%441
Widowed26%9%13%48%4%198
Never married47%18%16%18%1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married3%15%65%15%2%1,752
Living with a partner3%22%62%12%1%315
Divorced/separated4%19%70%6%1%441
Widowed7%13%62%13%6%198
Never married4%21%57%16%1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married24%75%1%< 1%1,752
Living with a partner25%73%1%< 1%315
Divorced/separated18%79%2%1%441
Widowed15%79%2%4%198
Never married16%83%1%< 1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married3%4%5%88%< 1%1,752
Living with a partner3%6%4%86%< 1%315
Divorced/separated7%6%8%79%< 1%441
Widowed6%3%6%86%< 1%198
Never married5%5%7%84%< 1%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married4%14%< 1%75%8%1,752
Living with a partner5%11%< 1%76%8%315
Divorced/separated4%18%1%68%9%441
Widowed8%14%2%65%11%198
Never married6%12%< 1%75%7%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married41%45%14%1,752
Living with a partner46%46%8%315
Divorced/separated41%48%10%441
Widowed40%45%15%198
Never married43%47%10%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married30%60%10%1,752
Living with a partner32%62%7%315
Divorced/separated28%62%10%441
Widowed19%73%8%198
Never married30%61%9%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

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

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

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married34%14%52%1,752
Living with a partner27%25%48%315
Divorced/separated29%22%48%441
Widowed28%15%57%198
Never married26%18%56%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married23%39%33%4%1,752
Living with a partner18%39%36%6%315
Divorced/separated19%37%36%8%441
Widowed19%46%28%7%198
Never married15%40%38%7%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married56%38%3%4%1,752
Living with a partner48%44%4%4%315
Divorced/separated52%42%2%3%441
Widowed48%41%9%2%198
Never married46%48%3%3%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married42%54%3%1%1,752
Living with a partner43%52%4%1%315
Divorced/separated38%57%3%2%441
Widowed34%60%3%3%198
Never married35%59%5%2%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married80%17%3%1,752
Living with a partner80%17%2%315
Divorced/separated76%20%4%441
Widowed70%24%6%198
Never married78%19%3%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married83%13%1%3%1,752
Living with a partner88%10%1%1%315
Divorced/separated78%16%5%2%441
Widowed73%24%1%2%198
Never married89%7%2%2%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

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

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married78%18%4%1,752
Living with a partner80%14%6%315
Divorced/separated72%20%8%441
Widowed68%23%9%198
Never married86%11%4%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married30%67%2%1%1,752
Living with a partner26%71%2%1%315
Divorced/separated36%60%1%3%441
Widowed30%63%3%4%198
Never married26%70%2%2%1,066
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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

% of adults who say religion is not too 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
Married66%14%6%12%2%1,752
Living with a partner72%15%4%8%1%315
Divorced/separated60%20%6%11%3%441
Widowed57%10%7%21%6%198
Never married70%13%4%11%2%1,066
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.