Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201457%24%8%10%1%4,752
200756%27%8%7%1%4,425
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Importance of religion in one's life among divorced or separated adults by religious group

% of divorced or separated adults who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic57%34%6%3%< 1%898
Evangelical Protestant77%19%2%1%1%1,239
Historically Black Protestant90%9%1%1%< 1%398
Mainline Protestant55%32%8%3%1%764
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%23%22%37%1%967
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important5%34%42%19%2,552
Somewhat important5%39%40%16%1,106
Not too important6%39%38%17%436
Not at all important8%38%35%19%519
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important1%7%31%48%12%< 1%2,552
Somewhat important2%8%35%46%10%< 1%1,106
Not too important1%13%31%46%8%< 1%436
Not at all important2%10%34%43%10%1%519
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important38%62%2,610
Somewhat important49%51%1,127
Not too important54%46%441
Not at all important62%38%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important53%22%1%19%5%2,570
Somewhat important73%7%1%15%4%1,108
Not too important82%3%2%11%3%437
Not at all important80%4%2%10%3%519
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important16%7%77%2,563
Somewhat important12%8%80%1,109
Not too important11%9%80%437
Not at all important10%10%80%522
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important58%22%15%6%2,297
Somewhat important47%23%20%10%1,047
Not too important44%22%25%9%411
Not at all important39%19%27%14%483
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important48%34%11%6%2,599
Somewhat important48%33%12%7%1,118
Not too important34%39%15%12%437
Not at all important32%36%18%14%526
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important27%73%2,606
Somewhat important27%73%1,127
Not too important24%76%439
Not at all important22%78%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important88%9%1%1%1%< 1%2,610
Somewhat important55%35%5%1%2%1%1,127
Not too important28%36%16%2%11%7%441
Not at all important23%14%9%< 1%45%8%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important50%32%17%1%2,610
Somewhat important11%52%37%< 1%1,127
Not too important3%30%67%< 1%441
Not at all important2%11%87%< 1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important83%12%2%3%1%2,610
Somewhat important41%28%11%18%2%1,127
Not too important22%14%11%53%< 1%441
Not at all important15%8%2%75%1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important40%13%9%37%1%2,610
Somewhat important6%7%8%78%1%1,127
Not too important2%1%3%94%< 1%441
Not at all important5%2%2%92%< 1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important59%6%3%30%2%2,610
Somewhat important34%11%5%50%1%1,127
Not too important26%15%6%53%< 1%441
Not at all important32%10%5%52%1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important76%11%5%7%1%2,610
Somewhat important47%18%13%21%1%1,127
Not too important35%14%14%35%2%441
Not at all important33%14%10%39%3%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important52%13%9%23%2%2,610
Somewhat important38%17%15%29%1%1,127
Not too important38%18%13%30%1%441
Not at all important53%13%12%21%1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important52%6%35%5%3%2,610
Somewhat important16%13%60%10%2%1,127
Not too important4%19%70%6%1%441
Not at all important2%21%53%20%3%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important35%62%2%1%2,610
Somewhat important29%69%1%1%1,127
Not too important18%79%2%1%441
Not at all important19%80%1%< 1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important59%13%7%21%1%2,610
Somewhat important16%11%13%58%1%1,127
Not too important7%6%8%79%< 1%441
Not at all important8%3%3%85%< 1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important53%26%4%11%7%2,610
Somewhat important20%32%2%36%10%1,127
Not too important4%18%1%68%9%441
Not at all important4%6%1%84%4%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important87%7%6%2,610
Somewhat important74%16%10%1,127
Not too important41%48%10%441
Not at all important18%75%6%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important75%18%8%2,610
Somewhat important56%34%10%1,127
Not too important28%62%10%441
Not at all important14%80%6%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important33%19%48%2,610
Somewhat important34%22%44%1,127
Not too important29%22%48%441
Not at all important18%23%59%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important42%30%21%8%2,610
Somewhat important30%36%28%6%1,127
Not too important19%37%36%8%441
Not at all important18%30%47%6%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important43%51%3%4%2,610
Somewhat important51%42%4%3%1,127
Not too important52%42%2%3%441
Not at all important43%48%3%5%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important39%54%4%2%2,610
Somewhat important42%50%5%2%1,127
Not too important38%57%3%2%441
Not at all important26%70%3%2%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important43%53%5%2,610
Somewhat important67%28%5%1,127
Not too important76%20%4%441
Not at all important81%17%2%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important49%42%4%4%2,610
Somewhat important71%22%5%2%1,127
Not too important78%16%5%2%441
Not at all important83%10%3%4%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important36%54%9%2,610
Somewhat important62%29%9%1,127
Not too important72%20%8%441
Not at all important78%15%6%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important39%54%2%4%2,610
Somewhat important36%58%3%3%1,127
Not too important36%60%1%3%441
Not at all important25%71%3%1%528
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 divorced or separated adults by importance of religion

% of divorced or separated adults who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important15%28%2%48%6%2,610
Somewhat important32%31%5%30%3%1,127
Not too important60%20%6%11%3%441
Not at all important68%11%4%16%2%528
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.