DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married10%47%28%14%4,266
Living with a partner40%42%14%4%935
Divorced/separated9%41%35%14%1,273
Widowed1%12%25%61%476
Never married68%25%6%1%2,836
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married3%17%38%33%9%< 1%4,266
Living with a partner20%32%30%15%2%< 1%935
Divorced/separated3%13%35%41%8%< 1%1,273
Widowed< 1%2%12%36%40%11%476
Never married49%27%16%7%1%< 1%2,836
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married56%44%4,363
Living with a partner53%47%948
Divorced/separated51%49%1,296
Widowed34%66%488
Never married62%38%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married73%4%10%9%4%4,268
Living with a partner70%9%3%13%5%936
Divorced/separated71%8%3%12%6%1,265
Widowed79%8%2%6%5%478
Never married57%13%10%15%5%2,820
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married19%10%71%4,297
Living with a partner13%10%78%938
Divorced/separated14%8%78%1,273
Widowed8%18%73%474
Never married15%19%67%2,806
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married17%16%32%35%3,893
Living with a partner38%23%24%15%878
Divorced/separated49%20%22%10%1,180
Widowed47%20%20%12%405
Never married41%22%22%15%2,492
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married27%27%24%22%4,341
Living with a partner35%34%20%11%946
Divorced/separated37%37%15%11%1,288
Widowed47%27%13%13%483
Never married43%34%16%7%2,854
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married43%57%4,340
Living with a partner28%72%943
Divorced/separated26%74%1,294
Widowed7%93%486
Never married10%90%2,857
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians 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
Married31%24%11%1%28%6%4,363
Living with a partner28%24%10%1%32%4%948
Divorced/separated40%22%8%1%23%6%1,296
Widowed37%24%12%2%19%6%488
Never married28%20%13%< 1%33%5%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married19%24%23%32%1%4,363
Living with a partner13%29%22%36%1%948
Divorced/separated22%24%21%32%1%1,296
Widowed23%26%19%28%3%488
Never married16%22%27%34%1%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married9%28%62%1%4,363
Living with a partner4%26%70%< 1%948
Divorced/separated8%22%70%< 1%1,296
Widowed10%23%66%1%488
Never married8%30%62%1%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married25%11%7%56%1%4,363
Living with a partner23%11%7%58%< 1%948
Divorced/separated31%13%6%48%1%1,296
Widowed31%12%7%48%2%488
Never married21%11%7%60%1%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married7%4%6%82%< 1%4,363
Living with a partner5%4%5%86%< 1%948
Divorced/separated9%5%3%82%1%1,296
Widowed7%4%5%83%1%488
Never married7%5%5%82%< 1%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married29%9%5%56%2%4,363
Living with a partner31%10%5%53%1%948
Divorced/separated39%11%5%45%1%1,296
Widowed34%6%4%53%3%488
Never married27%10%6%56%2%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians 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
Married44%14%12%28%2%4,363
Living with a partner45%17%10%26%1%948
Divorced/separated45%14%11%29%2%1,296
Widowed42%10%10%34%3%488
Never married39%18%11%31%2%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians 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
Married44%16%14%24%1%4,363
Living with a partner50%16%12%20%1%948
Divorced/separated50%15%11%23%1%1,296
Widowed44%10%13%31%2%488
Never married50%16%11%21%1%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married9%16%54%17%2%4,363
Living with a partner7%18%59%14%2%948
Divorced/separated10%18%57%12%3%1,296
Widowed10%13%62%10%5%488
Never married8%20%53%17%3%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married23%75%1%1%4,363
Living with a partner19%78%1%1%948
Divorced/separated20%78%1%1%1,296
Widowed20%77%1%2%488
Never married17%80%2%1%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married11%6%7%76%1%4,363
Living with a partner8%8%5%78%< 1%948
Divorced/separated15%6%6%71%1%1,296
Widowed14%4%8%73%1%488
Never married13%7%6%73%1%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians 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
Married9%13%1%69%8%4,363
Living with a partner9%9%1%75%7%948
Divorced/separated14%13%1%64%8%1,296
Widowed15%14%1%58%11%488
Never married11%12%1%69%8%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married37%53%10%4,363
Living with a partner41%52%7%948
Divorced/separated41%50%9%1,296
Widowed43%45%12%488
Never married40%49%10%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married25%67%8%4,363
Living with a partner29%64%6%948
Divorced/separated30%62%7%1,296
Widowed25%64%11%488
Never married30%61%8%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married27%18%55%4,363
Living with a partner19%23%58%948
Divorced/separated22%28%50%1,296
Widowed25%19%56%488
Never married19%24%57%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married20%37%38%6%4,363
Living with a partner16%34%44%6%948
Divorced/separated18%33%40%9%1,296
Widowed19%37%36%8%488
Never married15%35%40%10%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married48%45%4%4%4,363
Living with a partner42%48%5%5%948
Divorced/separated45%48%3%5%1,296
Widowed46%39%6%8%488
Never married43%51%3%4%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married37%57%4%2%4,363
Living with a partner32%63%4%2%948
Divorced/separated32%61%5%2%1,296
Widowed33%56%5%5%488
Never married33%61%4%2%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married75%21%4%4,363
Living with a partner76%20%4%948
Divorced/separated73%23%5%1,296
Widowed72%22%7%488
Never married71%25%4%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married79%15%3%3%4,363
Living with a partner88%8%2%1%948
Divorced/separated76%16%4%3%1,296
Widowed69%20%7%4%488
Never married84%11%2%3%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married75%19%6%4,363
Living with a partner83%12%5%948
Divorced/separated71%22%8%1,296
Widowed63%25%12%488
Never married80%14%6%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians 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
Married26%69%2%2%4,363
Living with a partner24%71%2%3%948
Divorced/separated30%65%3%2%1,296
Widowed30%60%3%7%488
Never married26%69%2%3%2,858
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 Non-Christians by marital status

% of Non-Christians 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
Married62%15%5%14%3%4,363
Living with a partner64%15%5%15%2%948
Divorced/separated54%18%4%21%3%1,296
Widowed48%16%6%25%5%488
Never married63%15%5%15%3%2,858
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.