Age distribution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Married
8%
38%
33%
21%
276
Never married
64%
22%
12%
2%
121
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
3%
11%
33%
41%
11%
1%
276
Never married
48%
24%
14%
13%
1%
< 1%
121
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Married
44%
56%
284
Never married
50%
50%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
83%
4%
2%
7%
4%
282
Never married
57%
16%
1%
13%
13%
122
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Married
8%
1%
90%
278
Never married
7%
8%
86%
122
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
33%
21%
29%
17%
239
Never married
57%
19%
19%
5%
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.
Educational distribution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
52%
28%
13%
8%
283
Never married
62%
33%
5%
1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
39%
61%
284
Never married
25%
75%
124
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 God among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Married
78%
20%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
284
Never married
77%
21%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
67%
26%
5%
< 1%
1%
284
Never married
58%
35%
6%
1%
1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
41%
42%
17%
< 1%
284
Never married
34%
40%
25%
1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
67%
19%
6%
8%
< 1%
284
Never married
54%
30%
4%
11%
1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
34%
14%
7%
45%
< 1%
284
Never married
26%
15%
8%
50%
1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
43%
7%
4%
46%
< 1%
284
Never married
26%
15%
7%
53%
< 1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
62%
15%
8%
13%
2%
284
Never married
49%
20%
13%
17%
1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
39%
14%
15%
29%
2%
284
Never married
42%
22%
10%
26%
< 1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Married
43%
5%
48%
3%
1%
284
Never married
28%
9%
52%
11%
< 1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
39%
59%
1%
1%
284
Never married
23%
75%
2%
1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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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%
15%
7%
32%
1%
284
Never married
36%
17%
8%
37%
2%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
46%
31%
4%
14%
6%
284
Never married
39%
38%
2%
17%
4%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
91%
3%
6%
284
Never married
91%
5%
4%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
79%
15%
6%
284
Never married
85%
9%
6%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
45%
17%
38%
284
Never married
39%
15%
46%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
43%
36%
14%
8%
284
Never married
40%
41%
14%
5%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Married
58%
35%
3%
4%
284
Never married
34%
60%
1%
5%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
53%
40%
4%
2%
284
Never married
42%
50%
5%
2%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
46%
48%
6%
284
Never married
45%
51%
4%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
48%
40%
8%
5%
284
Never married
67%
26%
4%
3%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Married
36%
54%
10%
284
Never married
64%
31%
5%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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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
44%
51%
4%
2%
284
Never married
40%
58%
1%
< 1%
124
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by marital status
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
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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
20%
26%
5%
43%
5%
284
Never married
30%
30%
2%
36%
2%
124
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.