DemographicInformation

Age distribution among pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married8%37%36%19%547
Divorced/separated3%36%42%19%197
Widowed< 1%6%25%68%104
Never married56%28%14%2%163
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%13%30%41%13%1%547
Divorced/separated2%5%32%48%13%< 1%197
Widowed< 1%< 1%6%31%56%6%104
Never married38%25%22%15%1%< 1%163
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married42%58%560
Divorced/separated39%61%200
Widowed19%81%106
Never married48%52%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married66%3%1%26%4%556
Divorced/separated56%8%< 1%30%6%199
Widowed70%10%2%10%7%105
Never married49%9%2%28%13%162
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married23%6%71%551
Divorced/separated19%10%71%197
Widowed12%8%81%103
Never married19%16%66%162
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married36%26%28%10%474
Divorced/separated61%18%16%5%177
Never married63%18%11%7%146
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married51%34%10%5%556
Divorced/separated54%36%9%2%198
Widowed68%27%5%1%106
Never married54%37%7%1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married41%59%559
Divorced/separated30%70%200
Widowed15%85%106
Never married17%83%164
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition 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%560
Divorced/separated86%11%2%1%< 1%< 1%200
Widowed85%7%6%2%< 1%< 1%106
Never married80%18%1%< 1%1%1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married92%5%< 1%1%1%560
Divorced/separated83%13%3%< 1%< 1%200
Widowed86%9%< 1%3%2%106
Never married77%21%2%< 1%< 1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married76%16%8%< 1%560
Divorced/separated55%33%12%< 1%200
Widowed67%20%12%< 1%106
Never married63%27%10%< 1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married88%9%1%1%1%560
Divorced/separated78%16%1%4%1%200
Widowed88%6%3%2%< 1%106
Never married67%25%4%4%1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married59%14%6%20%< 1%560
Divorced/separated50%8%11%31%< 1%200
Widowed57%12%8%21%1%106
Never married46%11%9%33%1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married64%6%2%27%1%560
Divorced/separated55%5%5%33%2%200
Widowed78%4%3%13%2%106
Never married49%8%5%37%2%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married83%8%5%4%1%560
Divorced/separated80%9%2%8%< 1%200
Widowed70%9%8%7%6%106
Never married69%13%12%5%< 1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married53%13%9%23%3%560
Divorced/separated52%12%8%27%2%200
Widowed62%7%10%16%5%106
Never married36%26%10%27%2%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married77%2%17%2%2%560
Divorced/separated63%4%29%3%2%200
Widowed69%7%22%1%1%106
Never married62%7%28%3%< 1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married58%38%2%2%560
Divorced/separated41%53%2%4%200
Widowed31%65%1%3%106
Never married34%65%1%1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married82%7%2%8%1%560
Divorced/separated67%15%3%13%1%200
Widowed70%11%8%11%< 1%106
Never married62%13%6%20%< 1%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married75%17%3%3%2%560
Divorced/separated67%21%3%2%6%200
Widowed78%12%2%2%7%106
Never married57%27%2%10%4%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married91%4%5%560
Divorced/separated93%2%5%200
Widowed91%4%5%106
Never married93%3%4%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married91%5%4%560
Divorced/separated86%6%7%200
Widowed92%5%3%106
Never married86%9%5%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married57%21%22%560
Divorced/separated40%15%44%200
Widowed35%15%51%106
Never married40%21%39%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married62%21%12%5%560
Divorced/separated46%28%23%3%200
Widowed45%30%17%9%106
Never married40%26%26%7%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married59%34%3%4%560
Divorced/separated39%52%5%4%200
Widowed51%42%1%7%106
Never married39%54%2%6%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married56%40%2%1%560
Divorced/separated41%50%7%2%200
Widowed46%50%2%3%106
Never married44%50%3%3%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married21%76%3%560
Divorced/separated30%64%6%200
Widowed24%69%7%106
Never married37%60%2%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married19%74%5%3%560
Divorced/separated34%56%6%5%200
Widowed22%68%4%5%106
Never married42%48%5%5%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married11%84%4%560
Divorced/separated20%72%8%200
Widowed17%76%7%106
Never married38%57%5%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition 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%44%3%4%560
Divorced/separated37%54%3%6%200
Widowed49%39%1%10%106
Never married40%56%1%4%165
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Married5%21%2%66%5%560
Divorced/separated13%19%2%60%7%200
Widowed13%17%< 1%61%9%106
Never married11%29%3%54%2%165
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.