DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%38%35%20%4,760
Living with a partner38%36%18%8%330
Divorced/separated5%38%39%18%1,214
Widowed< 1%6%21%73%895
Never married61%26%12%2%1,200
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%11%32%41%13%1%4,760
Living with a partner19%30%25%21%5%< 1%330
Divorced/separated2%7%34%45%11%< 1%1,214
Widowed< 1%1%5%30%54%10%895
Never married46%22%19%13%1%< 1%1,200
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married48%52%4,853
Living with a partner43%57%333
Divorced/separated41%59%1,239
Widowed23%77%923
Never married53%47%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married82%4%2%9%4%4,790
Living with a partner66%5%1%20%8%331
Divorced/separated70%9%1%15%6%1,228
Widowed83%7%2%5%4%910
Never married62%10%3%17%8%1,196
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married8%5%87%4,808
Living with a partner12%9%79%326
Divorced/separated10%7%84%1,220
Widowed6%6%88%910
Never married11%11%78%1,191
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married20%23%37%21%4,203
Living with a partner55%22%15%8%315
Divorced/separated54%22%18%6%1,117
Widowed67%18%13%3%736
Never married47%22%21%10%1,080
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married40%34%17%9%4,827
Living with a partner46%41%11%3%331
Divorced/separated46%40%10%4%1,234
Widowed63%26%7%4%918
Never married43%39%12%5%1,209
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married39%61%4,830
Living with a partner41%59%333
Divorced/separated30%70%1,238
Widowed7%93%920
Never married14%86%1,212
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Married91%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,853
Living with a partner76%20%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%333
Divorced/separated87%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,239
Widowed87%8%1%1%1%1%923
Never married83%14%2%< 1%< 1%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married83%14%2%1%1%4,853
Living with a partner61%34%4%1%1%333
Divorced/separated77%19%2%1%1%1,239
Widowed83%14%1%2%< 1%923
Never married72%24%3%1%< 1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married64%26%9%< 1%4,853
Living with a partner31%44%24%2%333
Divorced/separated46%37%16%< 1%1,239
Widowed55%26%18%1%923
Never married56%33%11%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married82%12%2%3%1%4,853
Living with a partner67%19%8%5%1%333
Divorced/separated79%12%3%4%1%1,239
Widowed82%11%2%4%1%923
Never married70%20%4%6%< 1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married49%13%9%29%< 1%4,853
Living with a partner24%14%9%53%< 1%333
Divorced/separated39%11%9%40%1%1,239
Widowed43%8%10%37%2%923
Never married35%18%11%35%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married49%6%3%40%2%4,853
Living with a partner47%9%3%40%1%333
Divorced/separated51%6%3%38%2%1,239
Widowed64%4%3%24%4%923
Never married40%10%3%46%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Married78%11%6%5%1%4,853
Living with a partner64%14%9%11%2%333
Divorced/separated73%12%6%9%1%1,239
Widowed75%9%5%9%2%923
Never married68%15%9%8%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Married48%16%11%24%2%4,853
Living with a partner49%17%14%19%1%333
Divorced/separated49%13%10%27%1%1,239
Widowed46%12%12%26%4%923
Never married46%21%11%21%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married66%4%26%2%2%4,853
Living with a partner33%10%49%6%2%333
Divorced/separated53%4%36%3%3%1,239
Widowed55%4%34%2%5%923
Never married53%9%32%4%2%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married58%39%2%1%4,853
Living with a partner35%63%1%1%333
Divorced/separated42%55%2%1%1,239
Widowed37%57%2%3%923
Never married37%60%2%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married67%10%6%16%1%4,853
Living with a partner45%15%7%31%1%333
Divorced/separated60%13%9%17%1%1,239
Widowed63%10%6%18%2%923
Never married55%16%8%21%< 1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Married59%27%4%6%3%4,853
Living with a partner38%36%1%17%8%333
Divorced/separated53%29%4%8%7%1,239
Widowed64%21%5%6%5%923
Never married42%40%3%11%4%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married87%5%8%4,853
Living with a partner90%6%4%333
Divorced/separated89%5%6%1,239
Widowed90%4%6%923
Never married90%6%5%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married83%10%8%4,853
Living with a partner76%15%9%333
Divorced/separated81%12%7%1,239
Widowed82%12%6%923
Never married83%11%5%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married64%14%22%4,853
Living with a partner36%23%40%333
Divorced/separated44%19%36%1,239
Widowed46%15%38%923
Never married49%17%35%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married63%23%9%5%4,853
Living with a partner32%33%26%8%333
Divorced/separated48%28%17%7%1,239
Widowed48%30%13%8%923
Never married41%34%18%7%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married73%21%3%3%4,853
Living with a partner46%51%1%2%333
Divorced/separated52%41%3%4%1,239
Widowed57%33%4%6%923
Never married53%41%3%3%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married63%32%3%2%4,853
Living with a partner42%52%4%2%333
Divorced/separated44%47%6%3%1,239
Widowed49%42%4%5%923
Never married50%45%4%1%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married28%69%4%4,853
Living with a partner51%45%4%333
Divorced/separated40%56%4%1,239
Widowed34%60%7%923
Never married38%59%3%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married30%63%4%3%4,853
Living with a partner61%26%6%6%333
Divorced/separated41%49%5%4%1,239
Widowed27%62%4%6%923
Never married50%41%5%4%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married22%72%6%4,853
Living with a partner54%36%10%333
Divorced/separated29%61%10%1,239
Widowed18%72%10%923
Never married44%49%7%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Married55%40%3%3%4,853
Living with a partner42%56%1%1%333
Divorced/separated41%51%3%5%1,239
Widowed44%43%4%9%923
Never married39%56%2%3%1,214
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 Evangelical Protestants by marital status

% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Married8%23%2%62%4%4,853
Living with a partner19%38%1%40%2%333
Divorced/separated12%26%2%54%5%1,239
Widowed11%18%3%57%11%923
Never married15%30%3%49%3%1,214
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.