Attendance at religious services among older Millennials
% of older Millennials who attend religious services…
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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
27%
36%
37%
1%
4,128
2007
34%
37%
29%
< 1%
3,087
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 older Millennials by religious group
% of older Millennials who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
31%
48%
21%
< 1%
648
Evangelical Protestant
54%
32%
13%
1%
866
Historically Black Protestant
43%
44%
13%
1%
216
Mainline Protestant
23%
53%
24%
< 1%
440
Mormon
68%
25%
6%
< 1%
108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
26%
70%
< 1%
1,430
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.
Age distribution among older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
46%
< 1%
< 1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
43%
< 1%
< 1%
1,433
Seldom/never
58%
42%
< 1%
< 1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
51%
1,433
Seldom/never
57%
43%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
17%
4%
24%
4%
1,113
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
16%
7%
19%
4%
1,417
Seldom/never
65%
8%
6%
15%
5%
1,543
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
10%
67%
1,109
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
11%
69%
1,412
Seldom/never
15%
10%
75%
1,533
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials 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
At least once a week
40%
25%
27%
9%
1,034
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
23%
26%
10%
1,347
Seldom/never
39%
25%
24%
12%
1,459
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
34%
22%
13%
1,120
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
37%
21%
11%
1,429
Seldom/never
32%
35%
23%
11%
1,557
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.
Marital status among older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
8%
7%
< 1%
32%
1,118
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
16%
7%
< 1%
42%
1,431
Seldom/never
30%
18%
7%
< 1%
44%
1,552
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
40%
1,119
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
55%
1,429
Seldom/never
37%
63%
1,553
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who say they…
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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
83%
13%
2%
1%
1%
< 1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
27%
7%
1%
6%
2%
1,433
Seldom/never
29%
24%
11%
< 1%
30%
5%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
11%
1%
1%
< 1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
41%
13%
4%
1%
1,433
Seldom/never
15%
25%
24%
36%
1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
13%
2%
3%
< 1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
22%
11%
22%
1%
1,433
Seldom/never
21%
12%
7%
60%
< 1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who attend prayer group…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
17%
9%
19%
< 1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
12%
14%
67%
1%
1,433
Seldom/never
3%
2%
2%
92%
< 1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who meditate…
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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
At least once a week
50%
9%
3%
37%
1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
11%
6%
54%
< 1%
1,433
Seldom/never
23%
10%
5%
61%
1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
At least once a week
78%
12%
5%
4%
1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
21%
14%
15%
1%
1,433
Seldom/never
39%
18%
11%
31%
1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
44%
19%
12%
24%
1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
17%
17%
23%
1%
1,433
Seldom/never
47%
18%
13%
22%
< 1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
7%
27%
4%
2%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
19%
15%
52%
11%
2%
1,433
Seldom/never
8%
16%
58%
16%
2%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials 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
At least once a week
43%
54%
2%
1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
74%
1%
< 1%
1,433
Seldom/never
19%
78%
1%
1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials 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
At least once a week
70%
12%
5%
13%
< 1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
15%
13%
52%
1%
1,433
Seldom/never
8%
5%
6%
80%
< 1%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials 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
At least once a week
48%
35%
4%
9%
5%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
31%
1%
39%
8%
1,433
Seldom/never
9%
13%
< 1%
69%
8%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
6%
6%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
76%
19%
6%
1,433
Seldom/never
42%
49%
8%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
17%
6%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
33%
6%
1,433
Seldom/never
35%
57%
8%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
20%
37%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
22%
48%
1,433
Seldom/never
25%
25%
51%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
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At least once a week
45%
30%
18%
7%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
40%
27%
8%
1,433
Seldom/never
15%
34%
41%
9%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
48%
3%
3%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
50%
3%
3%
1,433
Seldom/never
45%
48%
3%
5%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials 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
At least once a week
46%
47%
5%
1%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
53%
4%
2%
1,433
Seldom/never
38%
57%
3%
2%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
67%
3%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
58%
39%
2%
1,433
Seldom/never
71%
24%
4%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
47%
5%
3%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
76%
18%
3%
3%
1,433
Seldom/never
86%
10%
2%
2%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
56%
6%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
71%
23%
6%
1,433
Seldom/never
83%
12%
4%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials who say…
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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
40%
54%
3%
3%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
63%
2%
2%
1,433
Seldom/never
26%
69%
2%
3%
1,558
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 older Millennials by religious attendance
% of older Millennials 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
At least once a week
16%
31%
2%
48%
3%
1,121
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
31%
5%
25%
2%
1,433
Seldom/never
62%
18%
5%
12%
3%
1,558
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.