Age distribution among Christians by marital status
% of Christians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Married
6%
38%
34%
22%
13,184
Living with a partner
33%
42%
19%
7%
1,169
Divorced/separated
4%
34%
42%
19%
3,385
Widowed
< 1%
6%
21%
73%
2,664
Never married
56%
27%
13%
4%
4,050
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
2%
10%
33%
41%
14%
1%
13,184
Living with a partner
16%
27%
32%
22%
4%
< 1%
1,169
Divorced/separated
1%
7%
31%
49%
12%
< 1%
3,385
Widowed
< 1%
1%
5%
29%
53%
12%
2,664
Never married
43%
20%
20%
15%
2%
< 1%
4,050
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Married
47%
53%
13,464
Living with a partner
46%
54%
1,180
Divorced/separated
42%
58%
3,456
Widowed
24%
76%
2,730
Never married
51%
49%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who identify as…
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Marital status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
74%
8%
2%
14%
3%
13,304
Living with a partner
52%
12%
2%
29%
5%
1,176
Divorced/separated
60%
17%
1%
18%
4%
3,411
Widowed
75%
14%
1%
8%
3%
2,700
Never married
49%
22%
3%
21%
5%
4,061
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Married
14%
7%
79%
13,354
Living with a partner
21%
12%
67%
1,163
Divorced/separated
14%
8%
78%
3,401
Widowed
8%
10%
82%
2,691
Never married
14%
13%
72%
4,037
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Married
21%
20%
34%
25%
11,591
Living with a partner
49%
22%
18%
11%
1,085
Divorced/separated
53%
23%
17%
7%
3,093
Widowed
62%
21%
12%
5%
2,200
Never married
47%
21%
21%
10%
3,608
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
38%
30%
19%
12%
13,390
Living with a partner
48%
34%
12%
6%
1,170
Divorced/separated
48%
33%
12%
6%
3,436
Widowed
59%
26%
9%
6%
2,718
Never married
46%
36%
13%
6%
4,089
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who are…
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Marital status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
39%
61%
13,397
Living with a partner
40%
60%
1,180
Divorced/separated
26%
74%
3,452
Widowed
7%
93%
2,727
Never married
15%
85%
4,102
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.
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Married
71%
22%
5%
1%
1%
13,464
Living with a partner
54%
36%
8%
2%
< 1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
69%
24%
4%
2%
1%
3,456
Widowed
77%
18%
3%
2%
1%
2,730
Never married
61%
30%
7%
2%
< 1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who attend religious services…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
53%
33%
14%
< 1%
13,464
Living with a partner
26%
48%
26%
1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
40%
39%
20%
< 1%
3,456
Widowed
53%
27%
19%
1%
2,730
Never married
42%
41%
17%
1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who pray…
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Marital status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
70%
16%
5%
8%
1%
13,464
Living with a partner
58%
20%
9%
12%
< 1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
71%
16%
4%
8%
1%
3,456
Widowed
77%
12%
3%
6%
1%
2,730
Never married
59%
22%
6%
13%
1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
35%
11%
9%
45%
< 1%
13,464
Living with a partner
19%
11%
10%
60%
< 1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
31%
11%
9%
48%
1%
3,456
Widowed
35%
8%
9%
46%
2%
2,730
Never married
27%
13%
10%
49%
1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
45%
8%
4%
42%
2%
13,464
Living with a partner
38%
9%
6%
45%
1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
50%
8%
3%
37%
2%
3,456
Widowed
60%
7%
3%
27%
4%
2,730
Never married
36%
10%
4%
49%
1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
68%
14%
9%
9%
1%
13,464
Living with a partner
56%
17%
11%
15%
1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
67%
13%
7%
11%
1%
3,456
Widowed
72%
9%
6%
11%
2%
2,730
Never married
58%
18%
11%
12%
1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
44%
16%
13%
25%
2%
13,464
Living with a partner
47%
16%
14%
23%
1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
47%
14%
11%
26%
2%
3,456
Widowed
45%
11%
11%
29%
3%
2,730
Never married
45%
19%
13%
23%
1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Marital status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Married
47%
7%
38%
5%
3%
13,464
Living with a partner
27%
11%
52%
9%
1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
42%
8%
42%
6%
2%
3,456
Widowed
46%
5%
41%
4%
4%
2,730
Never married
38%
10%
42%
8%
2%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
45%
53%
1%
1%
13,464
Living with a partner
26%
72%
1%
1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
34%
63%
2%
1%
3,456
Widowed
33%
62%
2%
3%
2,730
Never married
30%
68%
1%
1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who read scripture…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
47%
11%
9%
32%
1%
13,464
Living with a partner
32%
14%
10%
44%
< 1%
1,180
Divorced/separated
47%
12%
9%
31%
1%
3,456
Widowed
52%
10%
7%
29%
2%
2,730
Never married
39%
14%
10%
36%
< 1%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
40%
33%
4%
17%
6%
13,464
Living with a partner
32%
30%
1%
28%
10%
1,180
Divorced/separated
43%
29%
3%
17%
7%
3,456
Widowed
48%
26%
5%
13%
8%
2,730
Never married
34%
38%
2%
20%
6%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who …in heaven
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
85%
9%
7%
13,464
Living with a partner
82%
12%
6%
1,180
Divorced/separated
85%
9%
7%
3,456
Widowed
88%
6%
6%
2,730
Never married
88%
8%
5%
4,108
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.
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.
Party affiliation among Christians by marital status
% of Christians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
51%
16%
33%
13,464
Living with a partner
30%
22%
48%
1,180
Divorced/separated
34%
18%
47%
3,456
Widowed
38%
16%
46%
2,730
Never married
37%
16%
48%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
50%
31%
15%
5%
13,464
Living with a partner
32%
35%
27%
6%
1,180
Divorced/separated
40%
31%
22%
7%
3,456
Widowed
44%
33%
15%
8%
2,730
Never married
34%
37%
22%
7%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who would rather have…
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Marital status
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Married
63%
31%
3%
4%
13,464
Living with a partner
40%
55%
2%
3%
1,180
Divorced/separated
46%
47%
3%
4%
3,456
Widowed
51%
38%
5%
6%
2,730
Never married
43%
53%
2%
3%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
55%
40%
4%
2%
13,464
Living with a partner
40%
54%
4%
2%
1,180
Divorced/separated
40%
53%
4%
2%
3,456
Widowed
44%
48%
4%
4%
2,730
Never married
43%
52%
4%
2%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Married
42%
54%
4%
13,464
Living with a partner
55%
42%
4%
1,180
Divorced/separated
49%
46%
5%
3,456
Widowed
41%
51%
8%
2,730
Never married
48%
48%
4%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say homosexuality…
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Marital status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
49%
42%
5%
4%
13,464
Living with a partner
72%
21%
5%
3%
1,180
Divorced/separated
55%
37%
5%
4%
3,456
Widowed
42%
47%
5%
6%
2,730
Never married
63%
30%
4%
3%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Marital status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Married
39%
53%
8%
13,464
Living with a partner
64%
29%
7%
1,180
Divorced/separated
42%
48%
9%
3,456
Widowed
31%
57%
12%
2,730
Never married
55%
38%
7%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say…
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Marital status
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
46%
49%
3%
3%
13,464
Living with a partner
37%
59%
2%
2%
1,180
Divorced/separated
39%
54%
2%
4%
3,456
Widowed
40%
48%
4%
8%
2,730
Never married
37%
58%
2%
3%
4,108
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 Christians by marital status
% of Christians who say humans…
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Marital status
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Married
19%
28%
4%
44%
5%
13,464
Living with a partner
31%
34%
2%
29%
3%
1,180
Divorced/separated
20%
29%
3%
43%
5%
3,456
Widowed
16%
22%
5%
47%
11%
2,730
Never married
26%
31%
3%
37%
4%
4,108
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.