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 blacks by religious group
% of blacks 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
44%
39%
16%
1%
192
Evangelical Protestant
64%
32%
4%
1%
495
Historically Black Protestant
53%
37%
10%
1%
1,798
Mainline Protestant
50%
38%
12%
< 1%
159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
12%
37%
51%
< 1%
534
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
21%
35%
27%
17%
1,607
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
37%
25%
9%
1,147
Seldom/never
34%
37%
22%
7%
540
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
12%
29%
32%
11%
1%
1,607
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
20%
30%
28%
6%
< 1%
1,147
Seldom/never
21%
22%
28%
24%
4%
1%
540
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
62%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
47%
53%
1,164
Seldom/never
57%
43%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
4%
83%
1,629
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
9%
5%
86%
1,137
Seldom/never
8%
7%
84%
530
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
49%
21%
21%
10%
1,450
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
22%
18%
10%
1,068
Seldom/never
53%
21%
17%
9%
486
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
33%
12%
8%
1,645
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
35%
10%
6%
1,164
Seldom/never
51%
33%
11%
5%
547
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
4%
17%
9%
34%
1,654
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
9%
16%
6%
43%
1,161
Seldom/never
19%
11%
16%
5%
49%
547
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
69%
1,651
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
66%
1,161
Seldom/never
30%
70%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
92%
6%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
81%
15%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1,164
Seldom/never
62%
19%
7%
< 1%
9%
3%
550
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Importance of religion in one's life among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
93%
5%
1%
1%
< 1%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
69%
23%
5%
2%
< 1%
1,164
Seldom/never
39%
28%
15%
17%
< 1%
550
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Frequency of prayer among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who pray…
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Attendance at religious services
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
10%
1%
2%
< 1%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
67%
18%
7%
8%
1%
1,164
Seldom/never
48%
12%
9%
30%
1%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
13%
5%
14%
1%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
18%
16%
49%
< 1%
1,164
Seldom/never
11%
6%
4%
79%
1%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
66%
8%
2%
22%
2%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
10%
5%
43%
1%
1,164
Seldom/never
38%
5%
5%
50%
2%
550
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
81%
10%
3%
5%
1%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
16%
10%
11%
1%
1,164
Seldom/never
49%
16%
11%
22%
2%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
47%
14%
9%
27%
2%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
17%
12%
30%
1%
1,164
Seldom/never
46%
11%
11%
31%
2%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
59%
5%
31%
3%
2%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
9%
50%
5%
2%
1,164
Seldom/never
18%
10%
59%
12%
2%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
33%
65%
1%
1%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
72%
1%
1%
1,164
Seldom/never
21%
77%
1%
1%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
77%
10%
4%
9%
1%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
20%
12%
27%
< 1%
1,164
Seldom/never
21%
10%
7%
61%
1%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
67%
21%
3%
4%
5%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
29%
2%
19%
8%
1,164
Seldom/never
29%
17%
1%
46%
6%
550
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Belief in Heaven among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
92%
5%
4%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
88%
8%
4%
1,164
Seldom/never
67%
26%
8%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
13%
5%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
72%
21%
7%
1,164
Seldom/never
54%
38%
8%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
13%
78%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
9%
12%
79%
1,164
Seldom/never
12%
16%
72%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
34%
21%
9%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
34%
29%
6%
1,164
Seldom/never
24%
31%
35%
10%
550
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 blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
23%
71%
3%
3%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
71%
2%
3%
1,164
Seldom/never
29%
62%
4%
5%
550
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Views about government aid to the poor among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
25%
69%
4%
2%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
64%
4%
1%
1,164
Seldom/never
31%
62%
5%
2%
550
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Views about abortion among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
45%
49%
6%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
35%
4%
1,164
Seldom/never
59%
35%
6%
550
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Views about homosexuality among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
30%
5%
3%
1,164
Seldom/never
67%
26%
4%
4%
550
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Views about same-sex marriage among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
62%
7%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
39%
10%
1,164
Seldom/never
58%
34%
8%
550
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Views about environmental regulation among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
34%
60%
2%
4%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
63%
2%
2%
1,164
Seldom/never
34%
61%
2%
2%
550
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Views about human evolution among blacks by religious attendance
% of blacks 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
13%
27%
3%
53%
5%
1,659
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
33%
3%
37%
4%
1,164
Seldom/never
35%
29%
4%
27%
5%
550
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.