Marital status among adults who read scripture at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic52%7%15%11%16%1,799
Evangelical Protestant59%3%14%8%16%5,501
Historically Black Protestant33%5%20%10%32%1,183
Jehovah's Witness54%4%13%9%21%215
Jewish62%4%8%2%24%119
Mainline Protestant57%4%12%13%15%1,882
Mormon68%3%5%5%19%510
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%7%15%5%40%603
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%37%34%21%6,493
Living with a partner31%46%18%5%422
Divorced/separated5%37%39%19%1,740
Widowed< 1%6%20%73%1,409
Never married53%29%14%4%1,926
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%11%32%40%14%1%6,493
Living with a partner14%25%37%20%3%< 1%422
Divorced/separated2%7%33%45%13%< 1%1,740
Widowed< 1%1%6%28%55%11%1,409
Never married40%21%22%15%2%< 1%1,926
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married44%56%6,652
Living with a partner43%57%427
Divorced/separated36%64%1,784
Widowed19%81%1,442
Never married50%50%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married69%11%2%14%4%6,557
Living with a partner42%21%2%29%5%423
Divorced/separated50%24%1%20%6%1,751
Widowed68%18%1%10%3%1,419
Never married42%31%3%18%6%1,925
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married15%6%79%6,590
Living with a partner20%10%70%420
Divorced/separated16%6%78%1,752
Widowed9%9%82%1,418
Never married16%12%72%1,918
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married25%22%34%20%5,720
Living with a partner59%20%14%7%395
Divorced/separated58%22%14%6%1,591
Widowed65%19%11%4%1,156
Never married53%20%18%8%1,688
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married38%32%18%12%6,612
Living with a partner47%37%11%6%423
Divorced/separated47%36%12%6%1,774
Widowed58%29%8%5%1,436
Never married47%36%11%6%1,951
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married40%60%6,613
Living with a partner43%57%427
Divorced/separated29%71%1,781
Widowed8%92%1,440
Never married17%83%1,956
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
Married92%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,652
Living with a partner78%17%1%2%1%1%427
Divorced/separated89%9%1%1%< 1%1%1,784
Widowed89%7%1%2%< 1%1%1,442
Never married85%11%2%1%1%< 1%1,958
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 adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married91%7%1%1%1%6,652
Living with a partner76%20%2%2%< 1%427
Divorced/separated86%10%2%2%< 1%1,784
Widowed91%7%1%1%1%1,442
Never married81%13%3%3%1%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married78%17%5%< 1%6,652
Living with a partner48%34%16%1%427
Divorced/separated61%27%12%< 1%1,784
Widowed70%20%9%2%1,442
Never married63%25%11%< 1%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married92%6%1%1%< 1%6,652
Living with a partner81%13%3%3%< 1%427
Divorced/separated89%9%1%2%< 1%1,784
Widowed91%7%1%1%1%1,442
Never married82%13%1%4%< 1%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married61%13%8%17%< 1%6,652
Living with a partner42%15%9%34%< 1%427
Divorced/separated53%13%7%26%1%1,784
Widowed54%10%9%25%2%1,442
Never married52%17%8%22%1%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married63%6%2%27%2%6,652
Living with a partner62%8%2%27%1%427
Divorced/separated68%5%2%23%2%1,784
Widowed77%3%2%15%4%1,442
Never married57%9%2%31%2%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
Married86%8%3%2%1%6,652
Living with a partner74%13%5%7%1%427
Divorced/separated83%9%3%5%1%1,784
Widowed86%5%2%4%2%1,442
Never married78%12%4%5%1%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
Married55%15%9%20%2%6,652
Living with a partner57%16%8%17%2%427
Divorced/separated59%12%7%20%2%1,784
Widowed56%11%8%23%3%1,442
Never married53%19%8%18%2%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married68%5%22%3%3%6,652
Living with a partner43%9%42%5%2%427
Divorced/separated57%6%31%5%3%1,784
Widowed60%5%28%3%4%1,442
Never married55%10%29%4%2%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married56%42%2%1%6,652
Living with a partner29%69%1%1%427
Divorced/separated39%58%2%1%1,784
Widowed38%57%2%3%1,442
Never married36%60%2%1%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
Married57%28%5%6%4%6,652
Living with a partner47%28%3%15%7%427
Divorced/separated56%25%5%9%6%1,784
Widowed62%19%4%7%7%1,442
Never married46%34%4%11%6%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married86%7%7%6,652
Living with a partner86%10%4%427
Divorced/separated86%7%7%1,784
Widowed92%4%4%1,442
Never married87%8%5%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married77%15%8%6,652
Living with a partner69%24%6%427
Divorced/separated75%17%7%1,784
Widowed74%15%11%1,442
Never married76%19%6%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married54%17%28%6,652
Living with a partner24%24%52%427
Divorced/separated35%19%46%1,784
Widowed38%19%43%1,442
Never married35%18%46%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married58%25%12%6%6,652
Living with a partner33%34%27%7%427
Divorced/separated44%28%20%8%1,784
Widowed49%29%14%8%1,442
Never married39%32%20%9%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married64%29%3%4%6,652
Living with a partner39%55%3%3%427
Divorced/separated44%50%2%4%1,784
Widowed49%40%5%7%1,442
Never married42%52%2%3%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%38%4%2%6,652
Living with a partner34%60%4%2%427
Divorced/separated37%55%5%3%1,784
Widowed42%47%6%5%1,442
Never married42%52%4%2%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married27%69%4%6,652
Living with a partner45%50%4%427
Divorced/separated40%55%5%1,784
Widowed34%58%8%1,442
Never married37%59%4%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married32%60%5%4%6,652
Living with a partner64%29%4%3%427
Divorced/separated44%47%5%4%1,784
Widowed33%56%6%6%1,442
Never married50%41%5%4%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married23%70%7%6,652
Living with a partner56%35%9%427
Divorced/separated33%58%9%1,784
Widowed22%66%11%1,442
Never married41%51%8%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
Married49%45%3%3%6,652
Living with a partner39%57%2%2%427
Divorced/separated39%53%2%5%1,784
Widowed39%47%4%10%1,442
Never married38%56%3%3%1,958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
Married9%24%3%59%5%6,652
Living with a partner24%35%2%37%3%427
Divorced/separated13%28%2%52%6%1,784
Widowed10%19%4%55%11%1,442
Never married17%28%3%49%4%1,958
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.