Marital status among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by religious group

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic43%11%11%3%32%310
Jewish45%11%7%8%29%116
Mainline Protestant51%10%10%6%23%275
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")35%11%9%3%43%847
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married8%45%31%17%798
Living with a partner46%35%13%6%168
Divorced/separated8%41%32%19%188
Widowed1%11%20%68%102
Never married72%21%6%2%532
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%14%37%36%10%1%798
Living with a partner22%29%29%16%4%< 1%168
Divorced/separated3%12%34%40%11%< 1%188
Widowed< 1%1%11%26%47%15%102
Never married53%28%12%6%1%< 1%532
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married59%41%811
Living with a partner56%44%168
Divorced/separated62%38%190
Widowed30%70%108
Never married64%36%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married72%4%7%15%2%800
Living with a partner70%3%2%21%4%167
Divorced/separated71%5%4%17%3%187
Widowed78%6%9%4%3%108
Never married56%7%12%20%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.

Immigrant status among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married24%7%68%805
Living with a partner20%15%65%168
Divorced/separated16%12%72%187
Widowed10%25%66%107
Never married16%22%62%521
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married16%14%32%39%731
Living with a partner39%23%21%16%158
Divorced/separated54%18%15%14%174
Never married40%18%24%19%481
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married30%22%24%24%807
Living with a partner38%27%23%12%167
Divorced/separated43%28%15%13%189
Widowed51%28%14%7%108
Never married45%33%15%7%532
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married41%59%806
Living with a partner30%70%168
Divorced/separated26%74%189
Widowed13%87%107
Never married8%92%533
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

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married11%31%39%19%< 1%811
Living with a partner6%40%32%21%1%168
Divorced/separated11%29%35%24%< 1%190
Widowed18%35%21%22%4%108
Never married7%27%43%23%< 1%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married9%37%55%< 1%811
Living with a partner3%37%60%< 1%168
Divorced/separated8%37%54%< 1%190
Widowed5%34%59%2%108
Never married5%35%60%< 1%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married16%12%11%60%< 1%811
Living with a partner17%15%12%56%< 1%168
Divorced/separated18%18%17%47%1%190
Widowed31%13%1%53%1%108
Never married14%11%12%62%< 1%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married3%4%6%87%< 1%811
Living with a partner2%4%2%91%< 1%168
Divorced/separated5%6%2%87%< 1%190
Widowed6%< 1%8%86%< 1%108
Never married5%4%4%86%< 1%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married26%9%6%59%< 1%811
Living with a partner23%14%8%55%< 1%168
Divorced/separated25%15%6%54%< 1%190
Widowed26%8%5%60%2%108
Never married17%14%8%60%2%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Married34%15%15%34%1%811
Living with a partner31%17%20%31%1%168
Divorced/separated24%21%13%41%1%190
Widowed33%8%8%49%2%108
Never married27%20%14%39%< 1%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Married39%16%17%27%1%811
Living with a partner50%15%15%20%< 1%168
Divorced/separated43%14%17%25%1%190
Widowed36%5%17%41%< 1%108
Never married50%18%12%19%1%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married5%17%58%19%1%811
Living with a partner6%21%56%16%2%168
Divorced/separated10%21%58%11%1%190
Widowed5%12%71%11%1%108
Never married4%26%53%15%2%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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%2%1%811
Living with a partner23%75%1%2%168
Divorced/separated15%81%2%2%190
Widowed15%83%< 1%2%108
Never married15%84%< 1%< 1%533
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 adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married5%6%5%84%< 1%811
Living with a partner4%6%4%86%< 1%168
Divorced/separated8%6%4%81%< 1%190
Widowed9%5%12%74%< 1%108
Never married6%6%9%78%< 1%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Married4%9%< 1%80%7%811
Living with a partner2%11%< 1%81%7%168
Divorced/separated8%11%< 1%78%4%190
Widowed8%15%1%58%17%108
Never married8%11%< 1%74%6%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married34%51%15%811
Living with a partner42%52%6%168
Divorced/separated31%57%12%190
Widowed37%57%6%108
Never married48%39%13%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married24%66%10%811
Living with a partner23%70%7%168
Divorced/separated29%61%10%190
Widowed24%65%11%108
Never married35%53%12%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married27%13%61%811
Living with a partner23%21%56%168
Divorced/separated16%20%64%190
Widowed24%17%59%108
Never married23%21%56%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married20%39%36%4%811
Living with a partner18%35%43%4%168
Divorced/separated18%41%32%8%190
Widowed25%37%35%3%108
Never married14%39%38%8%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married45%49%3%3%811
Living with a partner46%44%6%5%168
Divorced/separated51%41%4%5%190
Widowed39%42%12%7%108
Never married45%49%3%2%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married35%61%3%1%811
Living with a partner40%52%8%1%168
Divorced/separated33%61%3%2%190
Widowed29%57%6%8%108
Never married37%59%2%2%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married79%19%2%811
Living with a partner79%17%3%168
Divorced/separated73%23%4%190
Widowed71%20%8%108
Never married77%21%3%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married83%14%1%2%811
Living with a partner86%11%1%1%168
Divorced/separated79%13%5%2%190
Widowed73%12%4%11%108
Never married84%11%2%3%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married76%20%4%811
Living with a partner86%11%3%168
Divorced/separated73%20%7%190
Widowed62%20%18%108
Never married80%14%6%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Married28%69%2%1%811
Living with a partner26%68%4%2%168
Divorced/separated30%66%3%1%190
Widowed23%70%1%5%108
Never married29%67%2%2%533
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by marital status

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Married68%10%8%13%2%811
Living with a partner71%14%1%13%1%168
Divorced/separated63%14%4%16%3%190
Widowed63%7%1%24%5%108
Never married67%12%4%14%3%533
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.