Marital status among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by religious group

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic53%6%12%8%20%4,758
Evangelical Protestant57%4%14%8%17%7,567
Historically Black Protestant31%6%19%9%35%1,689
Jehovah's Witness55%4%13%8%20%220
Jewish64%5%8%6%17%276
Mainline Protestant56%4%13%10%17%3,969
Mormon68%3%7%5%17%573
Muslim42%5%9%1%43%190
Orthodox Christian49%6%9%10%26%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%11%16%4%34%1,794
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%38%34%21%11,351
Living with a partner32%43%19%7%984
Divorced/separated5%36%42%18%3,091
Widowed< 1%6%22%72%2,286
Never married55%29%13%3%3,653
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%10%33%41%13%1%11,351
Living with a partner16%26%32%21%4%< 1%984
Divorced/separated2%7%32%49%11%< 1%3,091
Widowed< 1%1%6%31%52%11%2,286
Never married41%22%21%14%2%< 1%3,653
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married45%55%11,605
Living with a partner44%56%994
Divorced/separated39%61%3,157
Widowed22%78%2,337
Never married50%50%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married73%9%3%11%3%11,436
Living with a partner52%18%2%23%5%987
Divorced/separated59%19%1%16%5%3,101
Widowed74%15%1%7%3%2,307
Never married46%27%4%19%5%3,657
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married13%7%80%11,494
Living with a partner15%11%74%979
Divorced/separated13%7%80%3,105
Widowed7%10%83%2,301
Never married14%13%73%3,643
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married21%21%35%23%9,981
Living with a partner50%22%18%9%912
Divorced/separated55%23%16%6%2,827
Widowed62%20%12%5%1,884
Never married49%21%20%9%3,229
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married38%31%19%12%11,539
Living with a partner45%38%11%5%987
Divorced/separated47%35%12%6%3,138
Widowed59%27%8%6%2,325
Never married47%36%12%6%3,696
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married39%61%11,546
Living with a partner39%61%992
Divorced/separated26%74%3,152
Widowed7%93%2,334
Never married17%83%3,709
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married78%18%3%1%1%11,605
Living with a partner59%33%4%4%< 1%994
Divorced/separated73%19%3%3%1%3,157
Widowed82%13%1%2%1%2,337
Never married67%24%5%4%1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married56%30%14%< 1%11,605
Living with a partner25%46%27%1%994
Divorced/separated41%35%24%< 1%3,157
Widowed54%26%19%1%2,337
Never married42%38%19%< 1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married77%14%3%5%1%11,605
Living with a partner66%18%7%9%< 1%994
Divorced/separated76%15%3%6%1%3,157
Widowed81%11%2%4%1%2,337
Never married65%20%4%9%1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married39%11%10%40%< 1%11,605
Living with a partner21%11%10%57%1%994
Divorced/separated33%11%8%47%1%3,157
Widowed37%9%10%43%2%2,337
Never married29%13%11%47%1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married49%7%4%39%2%11,605
Living with a partner44%8%4%44%1%994
Divorced/separated53%7%3%35%2%3,157
Widowed63%6%2%24%4%2,337
Never married41%9%4%45%2%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty 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
Married74%13%7%6%1%11,605
Living with a partner65%17%7%11%1%994
Divorced/separated72%12%6%9%1%3,157
Widowed76%8%5%9%2%2,337
Never married64%16%9%9%1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty 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
Married46%16%12%25%2%11,605
Living with a partner48%15%12%24%1%994
Divorced/separated49%14%10%25%2%3,157
Widowed48%11%11%28%3%2,337
Never married47%17%11%24%1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married52%6%35%4%3%11,605
Living with a partner29%11%52%6%2%994
Divorced/separated44%8%40%5%3%3,157
Widowed49%4%39%3%4%2,337
Never married41%9%41%6%3%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married48%50%1%1%11,605
Living with a partner27%71%1%1%994
Divorced/separated35%63%2%1%3,157
Widowed34%61%2%3%2,337
Never married31%66%2%1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married53%11%9%27%1%11,605
Living with a partner36%14%9%40%1%994
Divorced/separated50%12%8%29%1%3,157
Widowed56%9%7%27%2%2,337
Never married44%14%9%32%1%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty 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
Married44%34%4%13%6%11,605
Living with a partner34%30%2%24%11%994
Divorced/separated46%28%3%16%8%3,157
Widowed52%25%5%10%8%2,337
Never married38%36%3%18%6%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married86%7%6%11,605
Living with a partner84%11%5%994
Divorced/separated85%8%6%3,157
Widowed90%5%5%2,337
Never married87%8%5%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married73%20%7%11,605
Living with a partner67%25%8%994
Divorced/separated72%21%8%3,157
Widowed71%20%9%2,337
Never married74%20%6%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married52%17%32%11,605
Living with a partner30%23%47%994
Divorced/separated33%20%47%3,157
Widowed38%17%45%2,337
Never married35%18%47%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married52%29%14%5%11,605
Living with a partner32%34%27%7%994
Divorced/separated39%31%22%8%3,157
Widowed44%33%15%8%2,337
Never married35%35%21%9%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married64%30%3%4%11,605
Living with a partner45%49%3%3%994
Divorced/separated46%47%3%4%3,157
Widowed52%38%4%6%2,337
Never married42%53%2%3%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%39%4%2%11,605
Living with a partner40%54%4%2%994
Divorced/separated39%54%5%2%3,157
Widowed43%48%5%4%2,337
Never married42%52%4%2%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married39%57%4%11,605
Living with a partner54%41%4%994
Divorced/separated48%47%5%3,157
Widowed41%52%8%2,337
Never married44%51%4%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married45%46%5%4%11,605
Living with a partner69%22%6%3%994
Divorced/separated53%39%4%4%3,157
Widowed40%49%5%5%2,337
Never married60%32%4%4%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married35%57%8%11,605
Living with a partner61%31%8%994
Divorced/separated41%49%9%3,157
Widowed29%60%11%2,337
Never married52%40%7%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty 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
Married47%48%3%3%11,605
Living with a partner38%59%2%2%994
Divorced/separated39%55%2%4%3,157
Widowed41%47%4%9%2,337
Never married38%57%2%3%3,711
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 with absolute certainty by marital status

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty 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
Married14%29%3%49%5%11,605
Living with a partner25%37%4%31%4%994
Divorced/separated17%30%3%46%5%3,157
Widowed13%23%4%49%10%2,337
Never married21%32%4%40%4%3,711
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.