Age distribution among the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who are ages…
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Marital status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Married
10%
48%
29%
13%
3,090
Living with a partner
43%
41%
13%
3%
770
Divorced/separated
9%
45%
34%
13%
953
Widowed
2%
14%
28%
57%
332
Never married
67%
25%
6%
1%
2,274
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Marital status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Married
3%
17%
39%
34%
8%
< 1%
3,090
Living with a partner
22%
33%
28%
14%
2%
< 1%
770
Divorced/separated
2%
13%
38%
39%
7%
< 1%
953
Widowed
< 1%
3%
13%
39%
38%
8%
332
Never married
49%
27%
16%
7%
1%
< 1%
2,274
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Marital status
Men
Women
Sample size
Married
56%
44%
3,150
Living with a partner
54%
46%
779
Divorced/separated
54%
46%
967
Widowed
35%
65%
338
Never married
62%
38%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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Marital status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Married
77%
4%
5%
10%
4%
3,088
Living with a partner
71%
9%
2%
14%
4%
770
Divorced/separated
74%
8%
2%
12%
4%
943
Widowed
77%
9%
1%
7%
7%
333
Never married
57%
14%
7%
16%
5%
2,265
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Marital status
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Married
14%
9%
77%
3,116
Living with a partner
13%
9%
78%
770
Divorced/separated
13%
6%
81%
948
Widowed
7%
13%
81%
327
Never married
12%
18%
70%
2,246
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
16%
18%
33%
33%
2,845
Living with a partner
38%
23%
23%
15%
733
Divorced/separated
48%
19%
22%
11%
885
Widowed
50%
21%
19%
10%
291
Never married
42%
23%
22%
14%
2,018
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who have completed…
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Marital status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Married
31%
28%
23%
17%
3,143
Living with a partner
36%
35%
20%
10%
778
Divorced/separated
40%
37%
13%
10%
962
Widowed
50%
28%
13%
10%
334
Never married
45%
35%
14%
6%
2,286
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Marital status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Married
42%
58%
3,136
Living with a partner
28%
72%
775
Divorced/separated
26%
74%
966
Widowed
8%
92%
336
Never married
11%
89%
2,288
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who say they…
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Marital status
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
26%
24%
11%
1%
33%
7%
3,150
Living with a partner
25%
25%
11%
1%
34%
4%
779
Divorced/separated
37%
22%
9%
1%
25%
6%
967
Widowed
36%
24%
11%
1%
20%
6%
338
Never married
25%
19%
13%
1%
37%
5%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
13%
20%
26%
40%
1%
3,150
Living with a partner
10%
28%
22%
39%
1%
779
Divorced/separated
17%
23%
22%
37%
1%
967
Widowed
21%
25%
19%
33%
2%
338
Never married
11%
20%
28%
40%
1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who attend religious services…
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Marital status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
4%
22%
73%
< 1%
3,150
Living with a partner
3%
23%
74%
< 1%
779
Divorced/separated
4%
19%
76%
< 1%
967
Widowed
8%
18%
72%
2%
338
Never married
4%
27%
68%
< 1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who pray…
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Marital status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Married
19%
10%
7%
63%
< 1%
3,150
Living with a partner
18%
12%
8%
62%
< 1%
779
Divorced/separated
28%
13%
6%
54%
< 1%
967
Widowed
30%
12%
7%
50%
1%
338
Never married
17%
10%
7%
65%
1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who attend prayer group…
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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
4%
2%
3%
90%
< 1%
3,150
Living with a partner
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
779
Divorced/separated
6%
4%
3%
87%
< 1%
967
Widowed
6%
4%
4%
86%
< 1%
338
Never married
5%
4%
4%
86%
< 1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
25%
9%
5%
60%
1%
3,150
Living with a partner
26%
11%
5%
58%
< 1%
779
Divorced/separated
35%
11%
5%
48%
1%
967
Widowed
33%
6%
4%
55%
2%
338
Never married
23%
10%
5%
60%
1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
41%
14%
11%
31%
2%
3,150
Living with a partner
43%
17%
11%
28%
1%
779
Divorced/separated
40%
14%
11%
33%
2%
967
Widowed
42%
9%
10%
35%
3%
338
Never married
36%
19%
10%
33%
2%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
43%
17%
14%
26%
1%
3,150
Living with a partner
50%
16%
12%
21%
1%
779
Divorced/separated
47%
16%
11%
24%
1%
967
Widowed
41%
9%
13%
35%
1%
338
Never married
49%
16%
11%
23%
1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
7%
16%
57%
18%
2%
3,150
Living with a partner
6%
17%
61%
15%
1%
779
Divorced/separated
10%
18%
58%
12%
2%
967
Widowed
9%
12%
66%
10%
3%
338
Never married
6%
20%
54%
18%
2%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who say…
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Marital status
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%
75%
1%
1%
3,150
Living with a partner
20%
78%
1%
1%
779
Divorced/separated
21%
77%
1%
1%
967
Widowed
22%
76%
1%
2%
338
Never married
17%
80%
1%
1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who read scripture…
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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
8%
5%
6%
81%
< 1%
3,150
Living with a partner
6%
7%
5%
81%
< 1%
779
Divorced/separated
12%
6%
6%
76%
1%
967
Widowed
15%
3%
6%
76%
< 1%
338
Never married
10%
6%
6%
77%
1%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
8%
11%
1%
73%
7%
3,150
Living with a partner
9%
8%
1%
76%
6%
779
Divorced/separated
13%
13%
1%
66%
7%
967
Widowed
17%
14%
< 1%
58%
10%
338
Never married
10%
11%
1%
72%
7%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who …in heaven
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
34%
57%
9%
3,150
Living with a partner
42%
51%
7%
779
Divorced/separated
39%
52%
8%
967
Widowed
46%
43%
11%
338
Never married
38%
51%
11%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who …in hell
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Marital status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Married
23%
68%
8%
3,150
Living with a partner
30%
64%
6%
779
Divorced/separated
30%
62%
7%
967
Widowed
26%
63%
11%
338
Never married
29%
62%
9%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Married
28%
18%
54%
3,150
Living with a partner
19%
23%
58%
779
Divorced/separated
23%
28%
49%
967
Widowed
27%
23%
50%
338
Never married
20%
24%
56%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Marital status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Married
21%
37%
37%
5%
3,150
Living with a partner
16%
34%
44%
6%
779
Divorced/separated
18%
33%
40%
9%
967
Widowed
18%
40%
33%
9%
338
Never married
16%
36%
39%
10%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who would rather have…
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Marital status
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Married
50%
42%
4%
4%
3,150
Living with a partner
42%
50%
3%
5%
779
Divorced/separated
45%
48%
2%
4%
967
Widowed
50%
36%
7%
7%
338
Never married
44%
50%
3%
3%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who say government aid to the poor…
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Marital status
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
39%
56%
4%
2%
3,150
Living with a partner
34%
61%
3%
1%
779
Divorced/separated
35%
60%
4%
1%
967
Widowed
34%
56%
5%
5%
338
Never married
34%
60%
3%
2%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who say abortion should be…
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Marital status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Married
75%
21%
4%
3,150
Living with a partner
74%
21%
5%
779
Divorced/separated
72%
25%
3%
967
Widowed
68%
25%
7%
338
Never married
71%
25%
4%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who say homosexuality…
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Marital status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Married
82%
13%
3%
2%
3,150
Living with a partner
88%
8%
2%
1%
779
Divorced/separated
76%
16%
4%
3%
967
Widowed
68%
21%
8%
3%
338
Never married
85%
10%
2%
2%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated who …same-sex marriage
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Marital status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Married
77%
18%
6%
3,150
Living with a partner
82%
13%
5%
779
Divorced/separated
70%
22%
8%
967
Widowed
63%
26%
11%
338
Never married
81%
13%
5%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
26%
69%
2%
2%
3,150
Living with a partner
25%
71%
1%
3%
779
Divorced/separated
32%
64%
3%
2%
967
Widowed
33%
59%
3%
6%
338
Never married
27%
67%
2%
3%
2,289
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 the Unaffiliated by marital status
% of the Unaffiliated 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
65%
14%
5%
13%
3%
3,150
Living with a partner
65%
15%
4%
14%
2%
779
Divorced/separated
56%
16%
4%
20%
3%
967
Widowed
47%
17%
5%
29%
2%
338
Never married
65%
14%
4%
15%
3%
2,289
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.