Age distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Married
9%
46%
35%
10%
898
Divorced/separated
3%
52%
36%
9%
232
Never married
66%
24%
9%
1%
290
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
2%
17%
36%
38%
7%
< 1%
898
Divorced/separated
< 1%
9%
46%
40%
6%
< 1%
232
Never married
48%
26%
16%
9%
1%
< 1%
290
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
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Men
Women
Sample size
Married
45%
55%
914
Divorced/separated
37%
63%
239
Never married
50%
50%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
77%
6%
2%
9%
5%
900
Divorced/separated
67%
11%
1%
13%
8%
238
Never married
62%
13%
4%
14%
7%
290
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Married
7%
8%
85%
908
Divorced/separated
6%
6%
88%
233
Never married
6%
11%
83%
290
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
12%
19%
43%
25%
812
Divorced/separated
40%
32%
17%
11%
214
Never married
44%
23%
20%
14%
271
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
28%
36%
23%
12%
911
Divorced/separated
28%
48%
16%
7%
239
Never married
31%
45%
17%
7%
292
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
49%
51%
904
Divorced/separated
44%
56%
238
Never married
12%
88%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
94%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
914
Divorced/separated
90%
10%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
239
Never married
87%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
84%
14%
2%
< 1%
1%
914
Divorced/separated
80%
16%
2%
2%
1%
239
Never married
76%
18%
2%
3%
1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
69%
24%
6%
< 1%
914
Divorced/separated
57%
30%
13%
< 1%
239
Never married
62%
30%
7%
< 1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
87%
9%
2%
2%
< 1%
914
Divorced/separated
82%
12%
2%
3%
2%
239
Never married
73%
19%
3%
5%
< 1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
51%
14%
10%
25%
1%
914
Divorced/separated
43%
15%
8%
33%
1%
239
Never married
40%
17%
11%
30%
1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
52%
6%
4%
36%
2%
914
Divorced/separated
53%
5%
5%
35%
3%
239
Never married
48%
12%
4%
36%
< 1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
80%
11%
6%
3%
< 1%
914
Divorced/separated
77%
10%
5%
8%
1%
239
Never married
74%
15%
5%
5%
1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
50%
17%
11%
21%
1%
914
Divorced/separated
56%
13%
9%
21%
2%
239
Never married
50%
21%
10%
18%
1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
70%
4%
22%
1%
3%
914
Divorced/separated
68%
3%
25%
3%
1%
239
Never married
68%
8%
22%
1%
1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
67%
31%
1%
< 1%
914
Divorced/separated
51%
48%
1%
< 1%
239
Never married
42%
55%
1%
2%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
73%
11%
6%
10%
< 1%
914
Divorced/separated
73%
8%
9%
9%
1%
239
Never married
62%
17%
6%
14%
< 1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
54%
32%
6%
5%
3%
914
Divorced/separated
53%
32%
5%
4%
5%
239
Never married
41%
44%
5%
6%
4%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
84%
7%
9%
914
Divorced/separated
87%
6%
7%
239
Never married
84%
9%
7%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Married
80%
9%
11%
914
Divorced/separated
80%
13%
7%
239
Never married
83%
11%
7%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
67%
14%
19%
914
Divorced/separated
49%
18%
33%
239
Never married
54%
18%
28%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
65%
23%
8%
4%
914
Divorced/separated
51%
30%
12%
7%
239
Never married
40%
40%
14%
5%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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Married
78%
16%
3%
3%
914
Divorced/separated
59%
31%
4%
6%
239
Never married
60%
31%
5%
3%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
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Married
66%
29%
5%
1%
914
Divorced/separated
48%
45%
5%
2%
239
Never married
55%
38%
6%
1%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Married
24%
73%
3%
914
Divorced/separated
34%
62%
4%
239
Never married
34%
63%
3%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Married
32%
60%
4%
3%
914
Divorced/separated
38%
52%
4%
5%
239
Never married
51%
40%
5%
3%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Married
24%
70%
5%
914
Divorced/separated
26%
59%
14%
239
Never married
41%
51%
9%
293
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
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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
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Married
50%
44%
3%
3%
914
Divorced/separated
48%
44%
4%
4%
239
Never married
36%
58%
2%
4%
293
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Views about human evolution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by marital status
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
5%
21%
2%
67%
5%
914
Divorced/separated
8%
23%
2%
63%
3%
239
Never married
10%
33%
3%
52%
1%
293
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.