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Attendance at religious services among parents by religious group
% of parents 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
41%
43%
16%
< 1%
1,761
Evangelical Protestant
59%
31%
10%
< 1%
2,175
Historically Black Protestant
53%
37%
9%
< 1%
487
Jewish
29%
51%
20%
< 1%
184
Mainline Protestant
31%
47%
22%
< 1%
1,218
Mormon
79%
14%
7%
< 1%
242
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
5%
27%
67%
< 1%
1,744
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
69%
15%
2%
3,154
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
67%
14%
1%
2,924
Seldom/never
20%
67%
11%
2%
2,148
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
4%
21%
58%
15%
1%
< 1%
3,154
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
23%
55%
15%
1%
< 1%
2,924
Seldom/never
8%
26%
53%
12%
1%
< 1%
2,148
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Gender composition among parents by religious attendance
% of parents who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
60%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
56%
2,958
Seldom/never
48%
52%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
15%
3%
22%
4%
3,172
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
13%
5%
20%
3%
2,930
Seldom/never
67%
8%
4%
18%
4%
2,152
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
7%
70%
3,173
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
8%
71%
2,920
Seldom/never
17%
8%
75%
2,143
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
31%
20%
31%
19%
2,919
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
18%
25%
25%
2,758
Seldom/never
34%
17%
27%
23%
2,024
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
32%
21%
13%
3,198
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
33%
18%
12%
2,947
Seldom/never
39%
32%
17%
12%
2,165
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
5%
11%
2%
9%
3,203
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
63%
11%
12%
1%
12%
2,953
Seldom/never
61%
12%
12%
1%
14%
2,166
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
87%
11%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
64%
26%
6%
< 1%
3%
2%
2,958
Seldom/never
37%
28%
9%
1%
22%
4%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
1%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
40%
9%
3%
< 1%
2,958
Seldom/never
20%
28%
23%
29%
< 1%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
11%
1%
2%
< 1%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
22%
9%
15%
1%
2,958
Seldom/never
27%
16%
7%
50%
< 1%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
59%
15%
8%
17%
< 1%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
9%
14%
15%
62%
< 1%
2,958
Seldom/never
4%
3%
2%
91%
< 1%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
54%
7%
3%
34%
2%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
9%
5%
54%
1%
2,958
Seldom/never
27%
8%
3%
61%
1%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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%
5%
1%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
20%
13%
14%
1%
2,958
Seldom/never
44%
16%
11%
28%
1%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
48%
18%
11%
22%
2%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
17%
17%
27%
1%
2,958
Seldom/never
42%
17%
13%
27%
< 1%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
62%
6%
26%
4%
3%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
11%
52%
10%
2%
2,958
Seldom/never
10%
12%
61%
15%
2%
2,174
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
48%
50%
1%
1%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
68%
1%
1%
2,958
Seldom/never
23%
75%
1%
< 1%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
71%
11%
6%
12%
1%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
15%
14%
48%
< 1%
2,958
Seldom/never
10%
6%
6%
78%
< 1%
2,174
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Interpreting scripture among parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
52%
33%
4%
8%
4%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
33%
2%
30%
8%
2,958
Seldom/never
12%
17%
1%
61%
8%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
6%
7%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
80%
15%
6%
2,958
Seldom/never
52%
40%
8%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
16%
7%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
63%
30%
7%
2,958
Seldom/never
42%
51%
7%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
20%
34%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
36%
19%
45%
2,958
Seldom/never
28%
24%
48%
2,174
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Political ideology among parents by religious attendance
% of parents who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
28%
15%
6%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
38%
24%
5%
2,958
Seldom/never
23%
34%
35%
9%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
54%
41%
3%
3%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
47%
3%
2%
2,958
Seldom/never
45%
47%
3%
4%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
50%
43%
5%
2%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
49%
3%
1%
2,958
Seldom/never
40%
55%
4%
1%
2,174
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Views about abortion among parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
31%
66%
3%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
55%
42%
3%
2,958
Seldom/never
68%
28%
4%
2,174
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Views about homosexuality among parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
41%
50%
5%
4%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
70%
23%
4%
3%
2,958
Seldom/never
81%
14%
2%
3%
2,174
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Views about same-sex marriage among parents by religious attendance
% of parents who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
61%
7%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
61%
32%
8%
2,958
Seldom/never
74%
19%
6%
2,174
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Views about environmental regulation among parents by religious attendance
% of parents 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
At least once a week
44%
50%
3%
3%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
61%
2%
2%
2,958
Seldom/never
31%
63%
2%
3%
2,174
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 parents by religious attendance
% of parents who say humans…
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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
14%
27%
2%
53%
4%
3,207
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
30%
4%
30%
4%
2,958
Seldom/never
55%
19%
4%
19%
3%
2,174
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.