Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
| Marital status | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 4% | 32% | 33% | 32% | 1,029 |
| Divorced/separated | < 1% | 36% | 40% | 24% | 200 |
| Widowed | < 1% | 4% | 14% | 82% | 278 |
| Never married | 55% | 21% | 17% | 6% | 151 |
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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Generational cohort among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Marital status | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | < 1% | 7% | 28% | 42% | 21% | 1% | 1,029 |
| Divorced/separated | < 1% | 5% | 31% | 48% | 16% | < 1% | 200 |
| Widowed | < 1% | < 1% | 4% | 21% | 59% | 16% | 278 |
| Never married | 45% | 18% | 14% | 19% | 4% | < 1% | 151 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Marital status | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 48% | 52% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 43% | 57% | 204 |
| Widowed | 22% | 78% | 282 |
| Never married | 55% | 45% | 152 |
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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Racial and ethnic composition among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
| Marital status | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 95% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1,036 |
| Divorced/separated | 96% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 96% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 281 |
| Never married | 91% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 1% | 151 |
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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Immigrant status among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Marital status | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 3% | 4% | 93% | 1,042 |
| Divorced/separated | 3% | 3% | 95% | 203 |
| Widowed | 2% | 7% | 91% | 279 |
| Never married | 5% | 6% | 88% | 151 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
| Marital status | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 13% | 18% | 38% | 32% | 903 |
| Divorced/separated | 40% | 30% | 19% | 11% | 184 |
| Widowed | 58% | 21% | 16% | 5% | 238 |
| Never married | 26% | 22% | 24% | 28% | 135 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
| Marital status | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 30% | 28% | 25% | 16% | 1,040 |
| Divorced/separated | 40% | 34% | 15% | 11% | 202 |
| Widowed | 49% | 29% | 14% | 8% | 282 |
| Never married | 32% | 37% | 19% | 11% | 151 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Marital status | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 32% | 68% | 1,043 |
| Divorced/separated | 17% | 83% | 204 |
| Widowed | 4% | 96% | 282 |
| Never married | 4% | 96% | 151 |
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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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
| Marital status | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 69% | 24% | 5% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 70% | 26% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 74% | 16% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 282 |
| Never married | 63% | 27% | 5% | < 1% | 2% | 3% | 152 |
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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Importance of religion in one's life among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
| Marital status | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 60% | 30% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 60% | 29% | 7% | 3% | 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 64% | 28% | 5% | 2% | < 1% | 282 |
| Never married | 48% | 42% | 10% | 1% | < 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
| Marital status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 44% | 39% | 17% | < 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 40% | 35% | 24% | < 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 49% | 31% | 19% | 1% | 282 |
| Never married | 37% | 47% | 16% | < 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
| Marital status | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 62% | 20% | 6% | 12% | 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 60% | 25% | 7% | 7% | 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 65% | 22% | 4% | 6% | 3% | 282 |
| Never married | 46% | 26% | 8% | 19% | 2% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
| Marital status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 23% | 11% | 11% | 55% | < 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 21% | 14% | 7% | 59% | < 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 29% | 7% | 11% | 51% | 2% | 282 |
| Never married | 24% | 11% | 14% | 51% | < 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
| Marital status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 36% | 9% | 4% | 50% | 2% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 45% | 12% | 4% | 36% | 2% | 204 |
| Widowed | 58% | 12% | 4% | 24% | 3% | 282 |
| Never married | 32% | 15% | 5% | 48% | 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Marital status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 61% | 18% | 11% | 9% | 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 63% | 13% | 10% | 12% | 2% | 204 |
| Widowed | 66% | 12% | 8% | 11% | 3% | 282 |
| Never married | 53% | 26% | 10% | 9% | 3% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Marital status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 38% | 15% | 19% | 28% | 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 37% | 23% | 13% | 24% | 3% | 204 |
| Widowed | 40% | 14% | 12% | 31% | 3% | 282 |
| Never married | 55% | 20% | 10% | 15% | 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Marital status | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 38% | 7% | 48% | 5% | 2% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 30% | 8% | 54% | 6% | 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 37% | 10% | 48% | 2% | 3% | 282 |
| Never married | 37% | 10% | 44% | 6% | 3% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
| Marital status | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 39% | 59% | 1% | < 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 35% | 64% | 1% | < 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 39% | 57% | < 1% | 4% | 282 |
| Never married | 23% | 75% | 1% | < 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
| Marital status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 36% | 14% | 10% | 39% | < 1% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 35% | 13% | 11% | 39% | 2% | 204 |
| Widowed | 48% | 12% | 10% | 29% | 2% | 282 |
| Never married | 36% | 14% | 11% | 39% | < 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
| Marital status | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 25% | 41% | 3% | 22% | 8% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 32% | 35% | 1% | 25% | 8% | 204 |
| Widowed | 28% | 37% | 5% | 16% | 13% | 282 |
| Never married | 26% | 48% | 2% | 18% | 6% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
| Marital status | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 84% | 9% | 6% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 80% | 10% | 9% | 204 |
| Widowed | 87% | 6% | 8% | 282 |
| Never married | 91% | 7% | 2% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
| Marital status | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 63% | 27% | 10% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 62% | 30% | 8% | 204 |
| Widowed | 56% | 28% | 15% | 282 |
| Never married | 73% | 22% | 5% | 152 |
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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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
| Marital status | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 55% | 11% | 34% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 46% | 10% | 44% | 204 |
| Widowed | 50% | 12% | 38% | 282 |
| Never married | 58% | 13% | 29% | 152 |
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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Political ideology among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Marital status | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 46% | 36% | 15% | 3% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 38% | 47% | 12% | 4% | 204 |
| Widowed | 49% | 37% | 11% | 4% | 282 |
| Never married | 42% | 45% | 11% | 2% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
| Marital status | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 71% | 23% | 3% | 3% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 64% | 31% | 1% | 4% | 204 |
| Widowed | 57% | 30% | 7% | 6% | 282 |
| Never married | 63% | 34% | 2% | 2% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
| Marital status | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 57% | 38% | 3% | 2% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 47% | 51% | 1% | 1% | 204 |
| Widowed | 45% | 47% | 4% | 4% | 282 |
| Never married | 53% | 46% | < 1% | 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
| Marital status | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 58% | 38% | 4% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 65% | 31% | 4% | 204 |
| Widowed | 55% | 37% | 8% | 282 |
| Never married | 54% | 44% | 3% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
| Marital status | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 60% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 63% | 31% | 3% | 3% | 204 |
| Widowed | 46% | 42% | 4% | 8% | 282 |
| Never married | 65% | 27% | 8% | 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
| Marital status | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 48% | 45% | 7% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 52% | 40% | 9% | 204 |
| Widowed | 37% | 49% | 14% | 282 |
| Never married | 54% | 38% | 8% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
| Marital status | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 42% | 54% | 2% | 2% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 50% | 46% | 2% | 2% | 204 |
| Widowed | 40% | 48% | 3% | 9% | 282 |
| Never married | 47% | 51% | < 1% | 1% | 152 |
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
| Marital status | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 23% | 32% | 5% | 34% | 5% | 1,044 |
| Divorced/separated | 18% | 37% | 7% | 35% | 3% | 204 |
| Widowed | 25% | 23% | 5% | 37% | 10% | 282 |
| Never married | 27% | 38% | 2% | 27% | 6% | 152 |
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.
