Religious tradition among adults living with a partner

% of adults living with a partner who are…

Survey yearBuddhistCatholicEvangelical ProtestantHinduHistorically Black ProtestantJehovah's WitnessJewishMainline ProtestantMormonMuslimOrthodox ChristianOther ChristianOther FaithsOther World ReligionsUnaffiliated (religious "nones")Don't knowSample size
20141%23%17%< 1%5%1%1%11%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3%< 1%35%< 1%2,128
20071%26%19%< 1%7%< 1%2%14%1%< 1%< 1%1%2%< 1%26%1%1,753
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who are ages…

Religious tradition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Catholic32%43%18%6%451
Evangelical Protestant38%36%18%8%330
Mainline Protestant33%40%19%8%258
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")43%41%13%3%770
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic15%24%35%22%3%< 1%451
Evangelical Protestant19%30%25%21%5%< 1%330
Mainline Protestant17%23%32%23%5%< 1%258
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%33%28%14%2%< 1%770
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who are…

Religious traditionMenWomenSample size
Catholic49%51%455
Evangelical Protestant43%57%333
Mainline Protestant46%54%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")54%46%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who identify as…

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Catholic41%3%2%51%2%454
Evangelical Protestant66%5%1%20%8%331
Mainline Protestant78%3%3%11%6%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")71%9%2%14%4%770
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who are…

Religious traditionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Catholic36%18%46%449
Evangelical Protestant12%9%79%326
Mainline Protestant7%10%83%259
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")13%9%78%770
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic50%18%20%11%403
Evangelical Protestant55%22%15%8%315
Mainline Protestant36%28%18%19%239
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%23%23%15%733
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic55%27%10%7%448
Evangelical Protestant46%41%11%3%331
Mainline Protestant38%34%18%11%260
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%35%20%10%778
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who are…

Religious traditionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Catholic42%58%455
Evangelical Protestant41%59%333
Mainline Protestant33%67%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%72%775
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic51%38%6%2%2%1%455
Evangelical Protestant76%20%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%333
Mainline Protestant52%36%8%1%1%2%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%25%11%1%34%4%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic51%38%8%3%< 1%455
Evangelical Protestant61%34%4%1%1%333
Mainline Protestant41%43%13%3%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%28%22%39%1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic25%48%27%1%455
Evangelical Protestant31%44%24%2%333
Mainline Protestant14%51%34%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%23%74%< 1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic52%21%10%17%< 1%455
Evangelical Protestant67%19%8%5%1%333
Mainline Protestant48%21%12%18%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")18%12%8%62%< 1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic16%10%9%64%< 1%455
Evangelical Protestant24%14%9%53%< 1%333
Mainline Protestant10%9%12%69%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%3%4%90%< 1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic33%11%7%47%2%455
Evangelical Protestant47%9%3%40%1%333
Mainline Protestant26%11%10%53%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%11%5%58%< 1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic52%19%11%17%< 1%455
Evangelical Protestant64%14%9%11%2%333
Mainline Protestant49%18%13%19%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")43%17%11%28%1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic45%18%15%22%1%455
Evangelical Protestant49%17%14%19%1%333
Mainline Protestant48%12%17%23%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")50%16%12%21%1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic24%9%52%14%1%455
Evangelical Protestant33%10%49%6%2%333
Mainline Protestant17%18%60%4%2%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")6%17%61%15%1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic21%77%1%< 1%455
Evangelical Protestant35%63%1%1%333
Mainline Protestant25%73%1%1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%78%1%1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic21%15%9%54%< 1%455
Evangelical Protestant45%15%7%31%1%333
Mainline Protestant21%10%15%53%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")6%7%5%81%< 1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic29%25%1%34%11%455
Evangelical Protestant38%36%1%17%8%333
Mainline Protestant20%33%1%37%10%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%8%1%76%6%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who …in heaven

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic82%12%5%455
Evangelical Protestant90%6%4%333
Mainline Protestant72%17%10%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%51%7%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic63%30%8%455
Evangelical Protestant76%15%9%333
Mainline Protestant53%37%10%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%64%6%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic28%24%47%455
Evangelical Protestant36%23%40%333
Mainline Protestant36%21%43%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")19%23%58%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic31%33%30%6%455
Evangelical Protestant32%33%26%8%333
Mainline Protestant32%38%26%4%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")16%34%44%6%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who would rather have…

Religious traditionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Catholic34%61%3%2%455
Evangelical Protestant46%51%1%2%333
Mainline Protestant48%45%3%4%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%50%3%5%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic38%57%5%1%455
Evangelical Protestant42%52%4%2%333
Mainline Protestant41%49%6%4%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%61%3%1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic52%45%3%455
Evangelical Protestant51%45%4%333
Mainline Protestant63%33%4%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")74%21%5%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic80%16%3%1%455
Evangelical Protestant61%26%6%6%333
Mainline Protestant79%13%5%3%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")88%8%2%1%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic69%26%5%455
Evangelical Protestant54%36%10%333
Mainline Protestant76%19%5%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")82%13%5%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say…

Religious traditionStricter 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
Catholic35%60%2%2%455
Evangelical Protestant42%56%1%1%333
Mainline Protestant33%65%2%< 1%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%71%1%3%779
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 living with a partner by religious group

% of adults living with a partner who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic40%32%1%25%2%455
Evangelical Protestant19%38%1%40%2%333
Mainline Protestant34%35%4%22%5%261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")65%15%4%14%2%779
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.