Christians among adults living with a partner

% of adults living with a partner who are…

Survey yearChristianAll Non-ChristiansSample size
201457%43%2,128
200768%32%1,753
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who are ages…

Christians18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Christian33%42%19%7%1,169
All Non-Christians40%42%14%4%935
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who are…

ChristiansYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Christian16%27%32%22%4%< 1%1,169
All Non-Christians20%32%30%15%2%< 1%935
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who are…

ChristiansMenWomenSample size
Christian46%54%1,180
All Non-Christians53%47%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who identify as…

ChristiansWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Christian52%12%2%29%5%1,176
All Non-Christians70%9%3%13%5%936
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who are…

ChristiansImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Christian21%12%67%1,163
All Non-Christians13%10%78%938
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who have a household income of…

ChristiansLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Christian49%22%18%11%1,085
All Non-Christians38%23%24%15%878
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who have completed…

ChristiansHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Christian48%34%12%6%1,170
All Non-Christians35%34%20%11%946
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who are…

ChristiansParentsNon-parentsSample size
Christian40%60%1,180
All Non-Christians28%72%943
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say they…

ChristiansBelieve 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
Christian63%29%5%1%1%1%1,180
All Non-Christians28%24%10%1%32%4%948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say religion is…

ChristiansVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Christian54%36%8%2%< 1%1,180
All Non-Christians13%29%22%36%1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who attend religious services…

ChristiansAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Christian26%48%26%1%1,180
All Non-Christians4%26%70%< 1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who pray…

ChristiansAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Christian58%20%9%12%< 1%1,180
All Non-Christians23%11%7%58%< 1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who attend prayer group…

ChristiansAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Christian19%11%10%60%< 1%1,180
All Non-Christians5%4%5%86%< 1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who meditate…

ChristiansAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Christian38%9%6%45%1%1,180
All Non-Christians31%10%5%53%1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

ChristiansAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Christian56%17%11%15%1%1,180
All Non-Christians45%17%10%26%1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

ChristiansAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Christian47%16%14%23%1%1,180
All Non-Christians50%16%12%20%1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

ChristiansReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Christian27%11%52%9%1%1,180
All Non-Christians7%18%59%14%2%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say…

ChristiansThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Christian26%72%1%1%1,180
All Non-Christians19%78%1%1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who read scripture…

ChristiansAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Christian32%14%10%44%< 1%1,180
All Non-Christians8%8%5%78%< 1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say the holy scripture is…

ChristiansWord 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
Christian32%30%1%28%10%1,180
All Non-Christians9%9%1%75%7%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who …in heaven

ChristiansBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Christian82%12%6%1,180
All Non-Christians41%52%7%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who …in hell

ChristiansBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Christian65%27%8%1,180
All Non-Christians29%64%6%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who identify as…

ChristiansRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Christian30%22%48%1,180
All Non-Christians19%23%58%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who are…

ChristiansConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Christian32%35%27%6%1,180
All Non-Christians16%34%44%6%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who would rather have…

ChristiansSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Christian40%55%2%3%1,180
All Non-Christians42%48%5%5%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say government aid to the poor…

ChristiansDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Christian40%54%4%2%1,180
All Non-Christians32%63%4%2%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say abortion should be…

ChristiansLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Christian55%42%4%1,180
All Non-Christians76%20%4%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say homosexuality…

ChristiansShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Christian72%21%5%3%1,180
All Non-Christians88%8%2%1%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who …same-sex marriage

ChristiansStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Christian64%29%7%1,180
All Non-Christians83%12%5%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say…

ChristiansStricter 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
Christian37%59%2%2%1,180
All Non-Christians24%71%2%3%948
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 living with a partner by religion

% of adults living with a partner who say humans…

ChristiansEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Christian31%34%2%29%3%1,180
All Non-Christians64%15%5%15%2%948
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.