Age distribution among agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Married
8%
49%
28%
15%
596
Living with a partner
48%
38%
11%
3%
150
Divorced/separated
10%
45%
31%
14%
180
Never married
72%
22%
4%
2%
468
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
2%
20%
35%
33%
10%
< 1%
596
Living with a partner
29%
30%
27%
12%
2%
< 1%
150
Divorced/separated
4%
13%
38%
36%
8%
< 1%
180
Never married
51%
31%
12%
5%
1%
< 1%
468
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who are…
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Marital status
Men
Women
Sample size
Married
61%
39%
606
Living with a partner
52%
48%
152
Divorced/separated
61%
39%
182
Never married
66%
34%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who identify as…
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Marital status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
86%
1%
3%
6%
4%
594
Living with a partner
80%
2%
2%
8%
8%
152
Divorced/separated
88%
3%
1%
5%
3%
176
Never married
70%
6%
7%
13%
4%
469
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who are…
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Marital status
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Married
8%
12%
80%
602
Living with a partner
6%
11%
83%
151
Divorced/separated
10%
10%
80%
181
Never married
7%
21%
72%
470
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
7%
12%
37%
44%
554
Living with a partner
28%
23%
31%
18%
146
Divorced/separated
38%
15%
32%
15%
171
Never married
28%
24%
24%
24%
441
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
15%
27%
33%
25%
606
Living with a partner
21%
34%
30%
15%
152
Divorced/separated
20%
40%
24%
17%
182
Never married
31%
43%
18%
9%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who are…
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Marital status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
41%
59%
602
Living with a partner
20%
80%
152
Divorced/separated
30%
70%
182
Never married
4%
96%
472
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.
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
3%
11%
31%
53%
1%
606
Living with a partner
4%
17%
18%
59%
2%
152
Divorced/separated
5%
16%
27%
51%
< 1%
182
Never married
4%
15%
37%
44%
< 1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
2%
15%
83%
< 1%
606
Living with a partner
1%
15%
85%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
2%
17%
81%
< 1%
182
Never married
2%
24%
74%
1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who pray…
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Marital status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
7%
3%
7%
83%
< 1%
606
Living with a partner
9%
4%
4%
84%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
14%
10%
6%
70%
< 1%
182
Never married
9%
4%
7%
79%
< 1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
1%
2%
1%
96%
< 1%
606
Living with a partner
1%
4%
1%
94%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
2%
1%
4%
93%
< 1%
182
Never married
2%
1%
3%
93%
< 1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who meditate…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
22%
11%
5%
61%
1%
606
Living with a partner
29%
7%
11%
53%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
32%
18%
8%
41%
2%
182
Never married
22%
13%
7%
56%
1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
36%
18%
13%
31%
2%
606
Living with a partner
47%
17%
12%
24%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
33%
17%
15%
31%
3%
182
Never married
35%
21%
10%
32%
1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
50%
20%
16%
14%
< 1%
606
Living with a partner
58%
19%
12%
11%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
58%
19%
13%
10%
< 1%
182
Never married
57%
18%
12%
11%
2%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Marital status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Married
2%
20%
55%
22%
2%
606
Living with a partner
1%
20%
64%
13%
1%
152
Divorced/separated
1%
33%
53%
11%
1%
182
Never married
1%
29%
50%
20%
1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
23%
74%
2%
1%
606
Living with a partner
8%
91%
< 1%
1%
152
Divorced/separated
14%
84%
2%
< 1%
182
Never married
11%
88%
1%
< 1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
2%
2%
5%
90%
< 1%
606
Living with a partner
2%
8%
4%
85%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
3%
4%
3%
89%
< 1%
182
Never married
4%
5%
8%
82%
1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
1%
1%
< 1%
92%
6%
606
Living with a partner
< 1%
1%
1%
94%
4%
152
Divorced/separated
< 1%
7%
< 1%
90%
3%
182
Never married
1%
2%
< 1%
91%
6%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who …in heaven
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
10%
79%
11%
606
Living with a partner
13%
69%
18%
152
Divorced/separated
12%
80%
8%
182
Never married
19%
68%
13%
472
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.
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
24%
15%
62%
606
Living with a partner
12%
11%
77%
152
Divorced/separated
19%
16%
65%
182
Never married
22%
15%
63%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who are…
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Marital status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
14%
37%
45%
4%
606
Living with a partner
8%
32%
58%
2%
152
Divorced/separated
8%
38%
54%
1%
182
Never married
9%
44%
43%
3%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Married
50%
42%
5%
3%
606
Living with a partner
36%
51%
3%
10%
152
Divorced/separated
47%
47%
3%
3%
182
Never married
54%
38%
2%
5%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
28%
66%
4%
3%
606
Living with a partner
22%
72%
4%
2%
152
Divorced/separated
25%
74%
1%
< 1%
182
Never married
32%
61%
4%
3%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
88%
10%
2%
606
Living with a partner
86%
11%
3%
152
Divorced/separated
87%
11%
3%
182
Never married
87%
11%
2%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
92%
5%
2%
2%
606
Living with a partner
98%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
91%
5%
1%
2%
182
Never married
95%
3%
1%
< 1%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Married
89%
9%
2%
606
Living with a partner
92%
5%
3%
152
Divorced/separated
86%
8%
6%
182
Never married
94%
3%
3%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
22%
75%
2%
1%
606
Living with a partner
15%
82%
2%
< 1%
152
Divorced/separated
22%
74%
3%
1%
182
Never married
20%
76%
1%
2%
472
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 agnostics by marital status
% of agnostics 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
85%
5%
5%
3%
2%
606
Living with a partner
88%
7%
2%
1%
2%
152
Divorced/separated
84%
11%
2%
2%
1%
182
Never married
81%
9%
5%
3%
1%
472
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.