DemographicInformation

Age distribution among nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married11%47%30%12%2,037
Living with a partner41%41%14%3%492
Divorced/separated7%45%35%13%656
Widowed2%13%28%57%244
Never married64%27%8%1%1,459
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married3%17%39%35%7%< 1%2,037
Living with a partner20%33%30%16%2%< 1%492
Divorced/separated2%12%38%40%7%< 1%656
Widowed< 1%3%11%40%38%7%244
Never married46%27%18%8%1%< 1%1,459
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married53%47%2,080
Living with a partner53%47%496
Divorced/separated51%49%666
Widowed32%68%250
Never married58%42%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married73%5%6%12%4%2,036
Living with a partner66%12%2%17%3%490
Divorced/separated69%11%1%15%4%649
Widowed73%11%1%9%7%247
Never married51%19%6%18%6%1,447
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married15%8%76%2,055
Living with a partner15%8%77%490
Divorced/separated15%6%80%648
Widowed8%13%80%240
Never married13%17%71%1,431
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars 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%20%32%28%1,855
Living with a partner43%25%21%11%465
Divorced/separated53%21%18%9%603
Widowed53%22%17%8%211
Never married49%21%20%10%1,269
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married37%29%20%14%2,074
Living with a partner45%34%14%6%495
Divorced/separated48%36%9%7%661
Widowed58%26%9%6%246
Never married51%32%12%5%1,465
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married42%58%2,070
Living with a partner32%68%492
Divorced/separated26%74%665
Widowed9%91%248
Never married15%85%1,467
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars 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
Married34%29%11%1%20%6%2,080
Living with a partner35%30%12%1%20%2%496
Divorced/separated47%26%8%1%14%5%666
Widowed43%28%9%1%13%5%250
Never married35%23%14%1%23%5%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married17%25%28%28%1%2,080
Living with a partner14%35%25%25%1%496
Divorced/separated23%27%23%26%1%666
Widowed26%30%18%24%2%250
Never married16%25%29%29%1%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married5%27%68%< 1%2,080
Living with a partner4%28%68%< 1%496
Divorced/separated6%22%72%< 1%666
Widowed10%20%68%2%250
Never married6%32%62%< 1%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married25%14%8%53%1%2,080
Living with a partner25%16%11%49%< 1%496
Divorced/separated35%15%6%43%1%666
Widowed37%14%8%40%1%250
Never married23%14%8%54%1%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married6%3%4%88%< 1%2,080
Living with a partner5%3%5%87%< 1%496
Divorced/separated8%5%3%84%1%666
Widowed8%5%4%83%< 1%250
Never married7%5%6%82%< 1%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married27%9%4%58%1%2,080
Living with a partner26%11%5%58%1%496
Divorced/separated37%10%4%48%1%666
Widowed33%5%4%56%2%250
Never married26%10%4%59%2%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars 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
Married43%13%12%29%2%2,080
Living with a partner44%17%11%27%2%496
Divorced/separated44%13%10%31%2%666
Widowed43%9%11%35%2%250
Never married39%19%10%30%2%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars 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
Married41%15%13%30%1%2,080
Living with a partner45%15%14%24%2%496
Divorced/separated43%15%12%28%2%666
Widowed37%9%11%42%1%250
Never married46%16%11%27%1%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married9%14%61%14%2%2,080
Living with a partner8%15%64%12%2%496
Divorced/separated13%14%60%10%2%666
Widowed11%10%69%7%3%250
Never married9%16%58%14%3%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married25%73%1%1%2,080
Living with a partner24%74%2%1%496
Divorced/separated23%75%1%1%666
Widowed23%73%1%3%250
Never married19%77%2%2%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married11%6%6%77%< 1%2,080
Living with a partner7%8%4%80%1%496
Divorced/separated15%6%7%71%1%666
Widowed18%3%8%70%< 1%250
Never married13%7%5%73%1%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars 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
Married11%15%1%65%8%2,080
Living with a partner13%12%1%67%7%496
Divorced/separated18%16%2%56%8%666
Widowed21%19%< 1%48%12%250
Never married14%15%1%61%8%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married45%45%10%2,080
Living with a partner56%38%6%496
Divorced/separated51%40%10%666
Widowed57%33%10%250
Never married51%37%12%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married31%60%9%2,080
Living with a partner41%53%6%496
Divorced/separated39%53%8%666
Widowed31%56%13%250
Never married40%50%10%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married31%21%48%2,080
Living with a partner24%27%49%496
Divorced/separated25%31%44%666
Widowed27%26%47%250
Never married20%28%52%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married24%38%31%6%2,080
Living with a partner21%36%36%8%496
Divorced/separated21%32%36%12%666
Widowed22%39%30%10%250
Never married18%35%34%13%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married52%40%3%4%2,080
Living with a partner45%49%3%3%496
Divorced/separated46%48%2%4%666
Widowed53%35%5%7%250
Never married42%52%3%3%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married44%50%4%2%2,080
Living with a partner41%55%4%1%496
Divorced/separated40%54%4%2%666
Widowed36%53%6%5%250
Never married37%56%4%3%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married70%25%5%2,080
Living with a partner69%26%5%496
Divorced/separated66%30%4%666
Widowed66%27%7%250
Never married63%32%5%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married77%17%3%3%2,080
Living with a partner84%11%3%2%496
Divorced/separated71%20%5%4%666
Widowed62%24%10%4%250
Never married80%14%2%3%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married71%22%7%2,080
Living with a partner77%18%6%496
Divorced/separated64%27%9%666
Widowed57%31%11%250
Never married75%18%7%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars 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
Married29%66%3%3%2,080
Living with a partner31%64%1%3%496
Divorced/separated35%60%3%2%666
Widowed39%52%2%6%250
Never married31%63%3%4%1,468
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 nothing in particulars by marital status

% of nothing in particulars 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
Married55%19%5%17%4%2,080
Living with a partner54%20%5%20%2%496
Divorced/separated45%20%5%25%4%666
Widowed38%19%6%35%2%250
Never married54%17%5%20%4%1,468
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.