DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married12%47%32%9%779
Living with a partner41%41%14%3%209
Divorced/separated9%43%37%11%300
Widowed< 1%17%28%55%116
Never married61%28%9%1%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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%17%39%35%5%< 1%779
Living with a partner18%35%29%15%2%< 1%209
Divorced/separated4%11%37%41%7%< 1%300
Widowed< 1%2%15%40%37%5%116
Never married41%27%21%10%1%< 1%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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married51%49%796
Living with a partner49%51%209
Divorced/separated44%56%305
Widowed28%72%121
Never married58%42%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married64%9%4%17%6%780
Living with a partner52%20%3%21%3%206
Divorced/separated61%15%2%17%5%294
Widowed75%14%< 1%8%3%119
Never married36%30%3%23%8%557
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married17%7%76%787
Living with a partner19%9%72%208
Divorced/separated17%5%78%295
Widowed8%9%83%114
Never married13%14%73%555
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married30%22%27%21%698
Living with a partner50%25%19%7%197
Divorced/separated61%19%15%5%270
Widowed56%23%13%7%106
Never married59%17%17%6%487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married49%27%15%8%795
Living with a partner56%33%9%2%209
Divorced/separated55%33%8%4%303
Widowed70%21%6%2%118
Never married59%29%10%3%571
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married44%56%793
Living with a partner41%59%207
Divorced/separated27%73%305
Widowed12%88%121
Never married20%80%571
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married58%28%7%< 1%4%3%796
Living with a partner57%32%9%1%< 1%1%209
Divorced/separated65%27%2%1%3%1%305
Widowed56%31%5%1%3%4%121
Never married59%26%8%< 1%4%2%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married41%59%< 1%< 1%< 1%796
Living with a partner28%72%< 1%< 1%< 1%209
Divorced/separated45%55%< 1%< 1%< 1%305
Widowed46%54%< 1%< 1%< 1%121
Never married38%62%< 1%< 1%< 1%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married12%38%50%1%796
Living with a partner7%42%51%< 1%209
Divorced/separated10%29%61%< 1%305
Widowed17%27%55%1%121
Never married11%47%41%< 1%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married46%22%11%21%< 1%796
Living with a partner40%22%14%25%< 1%209
Divorced/separated52%21%6%21%< 1%305
Widowed53%16%7%22%1%121
Never married43%20%9%27%2%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married12%4%7%77%< 1%796
Living with a partner9%6%8%77%< 1%209
Divorced/separated13%8%4%74%1%305
Widowed14%7%8%71%< 1%121
Never married13%12%8%66%< 1%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married35%8%4%52%2%796
Living with a partner30%13%2%55%1%209
Divorced/separated45%7%4%43%1%305
Widowed39%7%3%49%2%121
Never married31%10%5%51%2%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married50%14%12%22%2%796
Living with a partner48%19%10%22%1%209
Divorced/separated54%13%10%22%< 1%305
Widowed50%7%14%27%1%121
Never married49%18%10%21%2%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married43%16%12%29%< 1%796
Living with a partner46%13%13%25%3%209
Divorced/separated44%17%12%25%1%305
Widowed43%10%11%35%< 1%121
Never married49%14%7%29%2%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married19%13%58%8%2%796
Living with a partner15%16%56%10%3%209
Divorced/separated23%10%57%8%2%305
Widowed20%8%62%7%3%121
Never married16%14%53%12%5%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married29%69%1%2%796
Living with a partner24%73%2%< 1%209
Divorced/separated27%71%1%1%305
Widowed28%70%< 1%2%121
Never married23%72%2%3%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married21%10%9%59%< 1%796
Living with a partner12%14%5%68%1%209
Divorced/separated24%10%8%57%1%305
Widowed28%5%11%55%< 1%121
Never married26%12%8%53%1%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married23%26%1%40%10%796
Living with a partner20%17%2%51%10%209
Divorced/separated32%22%3%35%8%305
Widowed33%22%< 1%33%13%121
Never married25%25%2%38%10%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married68%24%8%796
Living with a partner79%17%4%209
Divorced/separated74%17%9%305
Widowed77%17%6%121
Never married74%14%12%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married50%42%9%796
Living with a partner59%35%5%209
Divorced/separated57%36%7%305
Widowed46%40%14%121
Never married59%31%10%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married33%24%42%796
Living with a partner25%26%49%209
Divorced/separated26%33%41%305
Widowed33%27%40%121
Never married21%29%50%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married30%37%25%8%796
Living with a partner27%37%30%6%209
Divorced/separated23%32%33%11%305
Widowed27%36%29%8%121
Never married23%37%27%14%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married52%40%4%4%796
Living with a partner42%52%4%2%209
Divorced/separated46%50%1%3%305
Widowed54%34%4%7%121
Never married36%59%2%2%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married49%46%4%1%796
Living with a partner38%56%4%2%209
Divorced/separated42%51%5%2%305
Widowed36%53%9%2%121
Never married37%57%3%3%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married57%36%7%796
Living with a partner57%37%5%209
Divorced/separated60%35%4%305
Widowed59%33%8%121
Never married50%45%5%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married68%24%3%5%796
Living with a partner77%16%5%2%209
Divorced/separated67%24%5%4%305
Widowed54%30%12%5%121
Never married75%19%2%4%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married57%34%9%796
Living with a partner68%25%7%209
Divorced/separated57%33%10%305
Widowed46%43%11%121
Never married66%26%8%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married33%60%3%4%796
Living with a partner35%58%2%5%209
Divorced/separated38%57%3%3%305
Widowed44%47%2%8%121
Never married36%56%3%4%572
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by marital status

% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
Married34%29%7%27%4%796
Living with a partner31%27%7%32%2%209
Divorced/separated31%24%3%36%5%305
Widowed17%29%5%45%4%121
Never married36%25%5%30%4%572
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.