Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic52%8%13%7%20%727
Evangelical Protestant52%5%14%8%21%780
Historically Black Protestant26%9%12%6%47%182
Mainline Protestant53%7%11%9%20%626
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")31%12%9%3%44%231
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married8%40%32%20%1,489
Living with a partner37%42%15%6%166
Divorced/separated10%38%36%17%347
Widowed< 1%5%25%69%265
Never married61%27%10%2%554
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%13%33%38%13%< 1%1,489
Living with a partner16%31%32%17%4%< 1%166
Divorced/separated2%10%36%43%10%< 1%347
Widowed< 1%< 1%5%29%53%12%265
Never married48%22%18%11%1%< 1%554
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married50%50%1,523
Living with a partner39%61%168
Divorced/separated49%51%351
Widowed24%76%274
Never married51%49%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married72%7%7%11%3%1,505
Living with a partner55%13%4%24%4%168
Divorced/separated66%12%1%18%4%348
Widowed77%12%2%5%4%271
Never married43%23%7%21%6%551
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married20%5%75%1,509
Living with a partner22%6%72%166
Divorced/separated17%8%74%347
Widowed9%8%83%269
Never married19%16%65%546
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married18%21%34%27%1,324
Living with a partner50%23%19%9%162
Divorced/separated47%21%24%8%332
Widowed49%18%21%12%222
Never married47%20%21%12%497
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married31%29%23%17%1,511
Living with a partner36%43%14%7%166
Divorced/separated45%34%12%9%351
Widowed55%27%9%9%272
Never married47%34%13%6%557
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married42%58%1,516
Living with a partner48%52%168
Divorced/separated29%71%350
Widowed5%95%274
Never married14%86%559
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 who attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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
Married77%18%3%1%1%1%1,523
Living with a partner65%27%2%1%4%1%168
Divorced/separated72%21%1%2%1%3%351
Widowed83%12%3%1%< 1%< 1%274
Never married70%20%4%1%4%1%559
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 who attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married71%25%3%1%1%1,523
Living with a partner55%36%4%4%2%168
Divorced/separated67%27%3%2%< 1%351
Widowed81%17%1%1%1%274
Never married56%33%8%4%1%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married44%51%5%< 1%1,523
Living with a partner17%69%12%2%168
Divorced/separated27%65%8%< 1%351
Widowed45%49%6%< 1%274
Never married27%63%10%< 1%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married70%18%5%5%1%1,523
Living with a partner66%20%5%8%1%168
Divorced/separated67%17%8%7%< 1%351
Widowed79%13%3%4%1%274
Never married55%24%8%11%1%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married40%10%8%40%2%1,523
Living with a partner35%10%12%42%1%168
Divorced/separated46%12%7%35%1%351
Widowed63%8%6%20%2%274
Never married31%11%10%46%2%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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
Married62%18%13%6%1%1,523
Living with a partner64%11%14%10%1%168
Divorced/separated65%13%10%11%1%351
Widowed72%10%11%6%< 1%274
Never married55%19%16%9%1%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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
Married43%16%18%22%1%1,523
Living with a partner43%14%13%30%1%168
Divorced/separated42%19%17%20%2%351
Widowed46%14%13%25%2%274
Never married42%20%17%20%1%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married42%9%39%7%3%1,523
Living with a partner23%16%53%5%3%168
Divorced/separated38%13%44%5%1%351
Widowed39%7%44%5%5%274
Never married32%12%42%12%2%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married42%56%1%< 1%1,523
Living with a partner28%71%1%< 1%168
Divorced/separated38%60%1%1%351
Widowed34%61%2%3%274
Never married25%73%1%1%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married36%16%26%22%< 1%1,523
Living with a partner25%24%22%27%2%168
Divorced/separated35%22%23%19%< 1%351
Widowed48%15%18%16%2%274
Never married28%21%26%25%1%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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
Married33%37%4%19%7%1,523
Living with a partner40%28%2%26%5%168
Divorced/separated34%37%3%17%8%351
Widowed47%28%5%11%9%274
Never married31%39%2%22%6%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married84%11%5%1,523
Living with a partner82%11%7%168
Divorced/separated83%9%7%351
Widowed85%8%7%274
Never married82%13%5%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married68%24%8%1,523
Living with a partner68%25%7%168
Divorced/separated67%27%6%351
Widowed64%23%13%274
Never married68%26%5%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married47%16%37%1,523
Living with a partner29%25%47%168
Divorced/separated37%18%45%351
Widowed36%17%47%274
Never married38%16%46%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married46%35%15%5%1,523
Living with a partner36%35%26%4%168
Divorced/separated41%29%26%4%351
Widowed39%38%18%5%274
Never married32%39%21%8%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married59%35%3%4%1,523
Living with a partner41%53%2%4%168
Divorced/separated49%47%1%3%351
Widowed58%34%4%4%274
Never married39%56%3%2%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married50%44%4%2%1,523
Living with a partner39%57%3%1%168
Divorced/separated43%50%5%2%351
Widowed39%49%7%5%274
Never married41%54%2%2%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married46%50%4%1,523
Living with a partner63%33%3%168
Divorced/separated55%41%4%351
Widowed40%51%8%274
Never married56%42%3%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married51%40%5%4%1,523
Living with a partner79%10%4%6%168
Divorced/separated60%31%5%4%351
Widowed48%38%7%7%274
Never married69%24%3%4%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married43%50%8%1,523
Living with a partner68%24%8%168
Divorced/separated46%43%10%351
Widowed33%55%12%274
Never married60%32%8%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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
Married43%53%2%2%1,523
Living with a partner38%61%< 1%1%168
Divorced/separated37%59%2%2%351
Widowed40%52%4%5%274
Never married34%62%2%2%559
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by marital status

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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
Married21%31%5%39%4%1,523
Living with a partner29%32%1%34%3%168
Divorced/separated17%32%3%41%7%351
Widowed19%28%8%37%9%274
Never married28%32%2%35%2%559
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.