Marital status among adults who pray weekly by religious group

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic51%8%12%4%24%1,427
Evangelical Protestant49%7%13%7%25%1,102
Historically Black Protestant24%4%17%5%51%219
Jewish56%5%10%4%26%134
Mainline Protestant53%5%13%7%22%1,319
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%12%13%3%35%751
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%41%33%19%2,638
Living with a partner39%36%19%7%334
Divorced/separated6%38%41%15%707
Widowed1%9%28%62%390
Never married63%25%10%2%1,142
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%12%35%40%11%< 1%2,638
Living with a partner18%31%26%23%2%< 1%334
Divorced/separated1%7%36%47%8%< 1%707
Widowed< 1%1%9%35%47%9%390
Never married49%22%17%11%1%< 1%1,142
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married51%49%2,682
Living with a partner48%52%339
Divorced/separated47%53%712
Widowed33%67%399
Never married52%48%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married78%5%3%12%2%2,649
Living with a partner57%8%3%27%5%339
Divorced/separated69%10%2%16%3%704
Widowed79%10%< 1%9%2%394
Never married52%18%4%21%5%1,133
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married15%7%78%2,663
Living with a partner20%12%68%335
Divorced/separated14%9%77%702
Widowed8%9%83%393
Never married14%15%71%1,133
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married17%18%35%30%2,375
Living with a partner47%25%19%9%311
Divorced/separated50%23%18%9%644
Widowed58%21%12%9%333
Never married46%20%23%11%1,013
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married35%29%21%15%2,673
Living with a partner45%35%13%7%335
Divorced/separated51%28%12%8%707
Widowed55%28%9%7%398
Never married47%36%12%5%1,146
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married42%58%2,669
Living with a partner34%66%338
Divorced/separated27%73%712
Widowed7%93%399
Never married16%84%1,147
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who say they…

Marital statusBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Married62%33%4%< 1%1%1%2,682
Living with a partner54%37%7%1%1%1%339
Divorced/separated64%29%4%1%1%< 1%712
Widowed69%24%4%1%1%1%399
Never married63%29%5%< 1%1%2%1,149
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married45%45%8%2%< 1%2,682
Living with a partner35%49%12%3%< 1%339
Divorced/separated43%44%8%5%1%712
Widowed48%42%4%5%1%399
Never married41%45%10%3%< 1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married31%47%22%< 1%2,682
Living with a partner14%48%38%< 1%339
Divorced/separated20%45%34%< 1%712
Widowed29%43%27%2%399
Never married26%51%23%1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married13%9%10%68%< 1%2,682
Living with a partner9%9%10%71%< 1%339
Divorced/separated12%12%8%67%< 1%712
Widowed17%8%9%65%1%399
Never married15%12%12%61%< 1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married29%10%6%54%1%2,682
Living with a partner32%10%9%48%< 1%339
Divorced/separated37%14%5%43%1%712
Widowed41%14%5%37%2%399
Never married29%12%4%54%1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly 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
Married50%22%15%12%1%2,682
Living with a partner54%18%10%17%< 1%339
Divorced/separated50%20%13%15%1%712
Widowed57%15%11%14%3%399
Never married45%26%14%13%1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly 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
Married35%19%16%28%1%2,682
Living with a partner50%17%12%22%< 1%339
Divorced/separated39%17%16%26%2%712
Widowed35%11%15%37%2%399
Never married43%19%14%24%1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married24%12%54%9%2%2,682
Living with a partner21%15%53%11%1%339
Divorced/separated26%11%53%8%2%712
Widowed22%9%58%6%5%399
Never married22%16%51%10%2%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married34%64%1%1%2,682
Living with a partner26%73%1%< 1%339
Divorced/separated29%68%1%1%712
Widowed28%68%1%3%399
Never married22%76%1%1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married16%13%14%56%1%2,682
Living with a partner17%14%10%58%< 1%339
Divorced/separated22%17%13%48%1%712
Widowed26%14%14%45%1%399
Never married21%18%15%47%< 1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly 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
Married21%38%2%32%7%2,682
Living with a partner22%30%< 1%35%12%339
Divorced/separated30%30%2%28%9%712
Widowed30%32%4%24%11%399
Never married26%38%1%30%5%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married80%13%7%2,682
Living with a partner78%13%8%339
Divorced/separated79%14%7%712
Widowed83%8%9%399
Never married84%11%5%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married60%32%8%2,682
Living with a partner59%30%12%339
Divorced/separated62%31%7%712
Widowed60%28%11%399
Never married67%26%7%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married45%15%40%2,682
Living with a partner28%23%49%339
Divorced/separated31%21%48%712
Widowed38%13%49%399
Never married32%17%51%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married37%38%20%4%2,682
Living with a partner24%41%28%7%339
Divorced/separated32%36%27%5%712
Widowed36%42%19%4%399
Never married29%35%30%6%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married61%33%3%3%2,682
Living with a partner41%51%4%4%339
Divorced/separated49%45%3%3%712
Widowed53%39%4%4%399
Never married41%56%1%2%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married52%43%3%2%2,682
Living with a partner40%54%4%2%339
Divorced/separated40%53%6%1%712
Widowed45%51%2%3%399
Never married41%55%3%1%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married57%40%3%2,682
Living with a partner61%33%6%339
Divorced/separated59%38%3%712
Widowed55%39%6%399
Never married56%41%3%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married67%26%4%3%2,682
Living with a partner77%18%3%2%339
Divorced/separated71%23%4%2%712
Widowed51%41%4%4%399
Never married75%19%2%3%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married55%37%8%2,682
Living with a partner70%23%7%339
Divorced/separated58%34%8%712
Widowed42%46%13%399
Never married69%25%6%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly 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
Married41%56%2%1%2,682
Living with a partner34%63%1%2%339
Divorced/separated39%57%2%2%712
Widowed38%52%3%7%399
Never married37%61%1%2%1,149
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 pray weekly by marital status

% of adults who pray weekly 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
Married33%33%4%26%4%2,682
Living with a partner36%32%3%27%2%339
Divorced/separated28%32%5%31%4%712
Widowed21%28%7%35%8%399
Never married33%31%3%30%3%1,149
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.