Attendance at religious services
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 36% | 33% | 30% | 1% | 35,071 |
| 2007 | 39% | 33% | 27% | 1% | 35,556 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
Attendance at religious services by religious group
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 18% | 50% | 31% | < 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 39% | 40% | 20% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 58% | 30% | 12% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 18% | 60% | 21% | 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 53% | 36% | 10% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 85% | 11% | 3% | 1% | 245 |
| Jewish | 19% | 49% | 31% | < 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 33% | 43% | 24% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 77% | 14% | 9% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 45% | 31% | 22% | 1% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 31% | 54% | 15% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 4% | 24% | 72% | < 1% | 7,556 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution by religious attendance
% of adults who are ages…
| Attendance at religious services | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 17% | 32% | 28% | 24% | 12,843 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 25% | 36% | 26% | 13% | 11,007 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 35% | 24% | 15% | 10,322 |
| Don't know | 17% | 24% | 28% | 31% | 173 |
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.
Learn More: 18-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+
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Generational cohort by religious attendance
% of adults who are…
| Attendance at religious services | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 11% | 11% | 27% | 34% | 17% | 2% | 12,843 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 16% | 16% | 29% | 31% | 8% | 1% | 11,007 |
| Seldom/never | 15% | 18% | 28% | 29% | 9% | 1% | 10,322 |
| Don't know | 9% | 15% | 17% | 36% | 21% | 2% | 173 |
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.
Learn More: Younger Millennial, Older Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomer, Silent, Greatest
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Gender composition by religious attendance
% of adults who are…
| Attendance at religious services | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 43% | 57% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 49% | 51% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 55% | 45% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 46% | 54% | 217 |
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.
Switch Display To: religious attendance by gender
Racial and ethnic composition by religious attendance
% of adults who identify as…
| Attendance at religious services | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 63% | 15% | 3% | 16% | 4% | 12,958 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 64% | 12% | 5% | 15% | 4% | 11,076 |
| Seldom/never | 73% | 7% | 4% | 13% | 4% | 10,335 |
| Don't know | 68% | 11% | 3% | 13% | 4% | 180 |
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.
Learn More: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed
Switch Display To: religious attendance by race/ethnicity
Immigrant status by religious attendance
% of adults who are…
| Attendance at religious services | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 16% | 9% | 75% | 12,988 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 15% | 11% | 74% | 11,066 |
| Seldom/never | 12% | 11% | 77% | 10,344 |
| Don't know | 16% | 7% | 77% | 195 |
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.
Learn More: Immigrants, Second generation, Third generation or higher
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Income distribution by religious attendance
% of adults who have a household income of…
| Attendance at religious services | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 35% | 21% | 28% | 16% | 11,151 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 33% | 20% | 26% | 21% | 9,956 |
| Seldom/never | 35% | 20% | 25% | 19% | 9,271 |
| Don't know | 61% | 15% | 13% | 11% | 112 |
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.
Learn More: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more
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Educational distribution by religious attendance
% of adults who have completed…
| Attendance at religious services | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 42% | 30% | 17% | 11% | 13,074 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 40% | 33% | 17% | 11% | 11,165 |
| Seldom/never | 41% | 32% | 17% | 11% | 10,431 |
| Don't know | 48% | 28% | 14% | 10% | 198 |
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.
Learn More: High school or less, Some college, College, Post-graduate degree
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Marital status by religious attendance
% of adults who are…
| Attendance at religious services | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 57% | 3% | 12% | 9% | 19% | 13,094 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 46% | 9% | 13% | 5% | 27% | 11,169 |
| Seldom/never | 40% | 11% | 14% | 5% | 29% | 10,434 |
| Don't know | 38% | 6% | 10% | 18% | 27% | 194 |
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.
Learn More: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married
Switch Display To: religious attendance by marital status
Parent of children under 18 by religious attendance
% of adults who are…
| Attendance at religious services | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 31% | 69% | 13,097 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 31% | 69% | 11,173 |
| Seldom/never | 24% | 76% | 10,460 |
| Don't know | 17% | 83% | 203 |
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.
Learn More: Parents, Non-parents
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by religious attendance
% of adults who say they…
| Attendance at religious services | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 87% | 11% | 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 62% | 25% | 6% | 1% | 5% | 2% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 36% | 24% | 10% | 1% | 25% | 5% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 63% | 13% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 13% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
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Importance of religion in one's life by religious attendance
% of adults who say religion is…
| Attendance at religious services | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 89% | 9% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 45% | 40% | 11% | 3% | < 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 26% | 22% | 31% | 1% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 55% | 18% | 4% | 4% | 19% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
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Frequency of prayer by religious attendance
% of adults who pray…
| Attendance at religious services | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 84% | 12% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 50% | 22% | 10% | 17% | 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 27% | 13% | 7% | 53% | 1% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 47% | 13% | 4% | 10% | 26% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by religious attendance
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| Attendance at religious services | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 58% | 13% | 8% | 20% | 1% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 8% | 12% | 14% | 66% | < 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 3% | 2% | 2% | 93% | < 1% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 14% | 7% | 7% | 47% | 26% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Switch Display To: religious attendance by attendance at prayer groups
Frequency of meditation by religious attendance
% of adults who meditate…
| Attendance at religious services | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 58% | 7% | 3% | 30% | 2% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 33% | 10% | 6% | 49% | 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 28% | 8% | 4% | 59% | 1% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 40% | 5% | 3% | 30% | 23% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by religious attendance
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Attendance at religious services | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 80% | 10% | 4% | 4% | 1% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 52% | 20% | 13% | 14% | 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 41% | 15% | 11% | 31% | 2% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 59% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 19% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by religious attendance
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Attendance at religious services | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 50% | 16% | 10% | 22% | 2% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 42% | 16% | 15% | 25% | 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 44% | 15% | 13% | 26% | 1% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 41% | 8% | 10% | 23% | 18% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Sources of guidance on right and wrong by religious attendance
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Attendance at religious services | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 61% | 6% | 27% | 4% | 3% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 24% | 12% | 52% | 9% | 2% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 10% | 15% | 58% | 14% | 2% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 32% | 9% | 31% | 9% | 20% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by religious attendance
% of adults who say…
| Attendance at religious services | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 46% | 52% | 2% | 1% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 29% | 69% | 1% | 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 23% | 75% | 1% | 1% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 29% | 59% | 6% | 7% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
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Frequency of reading scripture by religious attendance
% of adults who read scripture…
| Attendance at religious services | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 69% | 10% | 5% | 14% | 1% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 22% | 15% | 14% | 48% | 1% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 10% | 5% | 6% | 79% | < 1% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 33% | 9% | 7% | 23% | 28% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Interpreting scripture by religious attendance
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Attendance at religious services | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 52% | 31% | 4% | 8% | 5% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 25% | 32% | 2% | 33% | 8% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 13% | 16% | 1% | 63% | 8% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 28% | 15% | 9% | 17% | 31% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
Switch Display To: religious attendance by interpretation of scripture
Belief in Heaven by religious attendance
% of adults who …in heaven
| Attendance at religious services | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 87% | 7% | 6% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 77% | 16% | 6% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 48% | 43% | 9% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 64% | 12% | 24% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Belief in Hell by religious attendance
% of adults who …in hell
| Attendance at religious services | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 75% | 17% | 7% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 59% | 33% | 8% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 36% | 55% | 9% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 52% | 18% | 30% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation by religious attendance
% of adults who identify as…
| Attendance at religious services | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 46% | 17% | 37% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 36% | 17% | 47% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 28% | 21% | 51% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 25% | 44% | 30% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.
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Political ideology by religious attendance
% of adults who are…
| Attendance at religious services | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 50% | 29% | 15% | 6% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 33% | 37% | 24% | 5% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 23% | 34% | 36% | 8% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 29% | 22% | 11% | 38% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Conservative, Moderate, Liberal
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Views about size of government by religious attendance
% of adults who would rather have…
| Attendance at religious services | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 55% | 38% | 3% | 4% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 49% | 45% | 3% | 3% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 49% | 43% | 3% | 5% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 40% | 36% | 8% | 16% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services
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Views about government aid to the poor by religious attendance
% of adults who say government aid to the poor…
| Attendance at religious services | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 49% | 44% | 4% | 2% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 44% | 51% | 3% | 2% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 39% | 55% | 4% | 2% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 39% | 43% | 5% | 13% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm
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Views about abortion by religious attendance
% of adults who say abortion should be…
| Attendance at religious services | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 32% | 63% | 4% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 59% | 37% | 4% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 71% | 24% | 4% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 40% | 39% | 21% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases
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Views about homosexuality by religious attendance
% of adults who say homosexuality…
| Attendance at religious services | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 40% | 51% | 5% | 4% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 70% | 23% | 4% | 3% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 78% | 16% | 3% | 3% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 41% | 29% | 8% | 21% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged
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Views about same-sex marriage by religious attendance
% of adults who …same-sex marriage
| Attendance at religious services | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 31% | 62% | 7% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 60% | 32% | 8% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 72% | 21% | 7% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 34% | 35% | 31% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose
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Views about environmental regulation by religious attendance
% of adults who say…
| Attendance at religious services | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 44% | 50% | 3% | 4% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 37% | 59% | 2% | 2% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 31% | 63% | 2% | 3% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 32% | 41% | 8% | 19% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
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Views about human evolution by religious attendance
% of adults who say humans…
| Attendance at religious services | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 13% | 26% | 3% | 52% | 5% | 13,155 |
| Once or twice a month/a few times a year | 34% | 29% | 4% | 29% | 3% | 11,214 |
| Seldom/never | 55% | 18% | 5% | 18% | 4% | 10,485 |
| Don't know | 21% | 16% | 15% | 33% | 15% | 217 |
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.
Learn More: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form
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