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.
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.
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
11%
12%
29%
35%
12%
1%
7,940
Weekly
15%
15%
28%
33%
9%
1%
2,715
Monthly
16%
18%
28%
30%
7%
1%
1,151
Seldom/never
20%
20%
27%
25%
8%
1%
5,257
Don't know
6%
6%
29%
41%
17%
1%
159
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least daily
62%
15%
3%
16%
4%
7,937
Weekly
68%
9%
3%
16%
3%
2,706
Monthly
64%
11%
6%
16%
3%
1,154
Seldom/never
74%
5%
6%
12%
3%
5,250
Don't know
61%
16%
1%
17%
5%
160
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.
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
33%
21%
28%
19%
7,172
Weekly
30%
20%
28%
22%
2,472
Monthly
27%
18%
29%
26%
1,040
Seldom/never
25%
21%
29%
25%
4,823
Don't know
54%
18%
17%
12%
102
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who have completed…
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Frequency of prayer
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
44%
31%
15%
10%
8,041
Weekly
44%
30%
16%
10%
2,738
Monthly
46%
30%
14%
11%
1,158
Seldom/never
39%
29%
20%
12%
5,308
Don't know
43%
33%
15%
10%
168
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.
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
28%
72%
8,056
Weekly
27%
73%
2,739
Monthly
26%
74%
1,159
Seldom/never
22%
78%
5,302
Don't know
15%
85%
176
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.
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
77%
17%
3%
2%
1%
8,091
Weekly
45%
44%
8%
3%
1%
2,749
Monthly
20%
55%
17%
7%
1%
1,166
Seldom/never
7%
23%
29%
40%
1%
5,324
Don't know
45%
28%
3%
6%
18%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who attend religious services…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
54%
30%
15%
< 1%
8,091
Weekly
29%
46%
24%
< 1%
2,749
Monthly
8%
59%
32%
1%
1,166
Seldom/never
4%
26%
70%
< 1%
5,324
Don't know
21%
33%
28%
18%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
40%
13%
10%
37%
< 1%
8,091
Weekly
14%
11%
12%
63%
< 1%
2,749
Monthly
3%
6%
10%
80%
< 1%
1,166
Seldom/never
1%
1%
2%
94%
< 1%
5,324
Don't know
10%
7%
7%
47%
30%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
56%
7%
3%
32%
2%
8,091
Weekly
32%
11%
6%
49%
1%
2,749
Monthly
19%
14%
8%
58%
1%
1,166
Seldom/never
16%
8%
5%
70%
1%
5,324
Don't know
35%
5%
5%
34%
21%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
74%
13%
5%
7%
1%
8,091
Weekly
49%
21%
14%
14%
1%
2,749
Monthly
35%
21%
19%
24%
1%
1,166
Seldom/never
28%
15%
13%
43%
2%
5,324
Don't know
46%
13%
6%
17%
18%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
52%
15%
11%
20%
2%
8,091
Weekly
42%
17%
15%
25%
1%
2,749
Monthly
36%
19%
17%
26%
1%
1,166
Seldom/never
42%
16%
15%
27%
1%
5,324
Don't know
46%
13%
6%
22%
13%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of prayer
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
49%
8%
35%
5%
3%
8,091
Weekly
24%
12%
52%
10%
3%
2,749
Monthly
11%
15%
61%
12%
2%
1,166
Seldom/never
4%
18%
58%
19%
2%
5,324
Don't know
21%
10%
49%
9%
12%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who say…
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Frequency of prayer
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 daily
46%
51%
2%
1%
8,091
Weekly
33%
64%
2%
1%
2,749
Monthly
28%
69%
1%
1%
1,166
Seldom/never
21%
77%
1%
1%
5,324
Don't know
32%
55%
6%
7%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
56%
13%
8%
23%
1%
8,091
Weekly
19%
16%
14%
49%
1%
2,749
Monthly
6%
11%
15%
69%
< 1%
1,166
Seldom/never
3%
3%
6%
88%
< 1%
5,324
Don't know
17%
12%
13%
33%
26%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
44%
31%
4%
15%
7%
8,091
Weekly
25%
36%
2%
30%
7%
2,749
Monthly
16%
28%
1%
46%
9%
1,166
Seldom/never
6%
11%
< 1%
76%
7%
5,324
Don't know
22%
8%
8%
24%
38%
184
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.
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.
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least daily
47%
17%
35%
8,091
Weekly
44%
17%
39%
2,749
Monthly
38%
18%
43%
1,166
Seldom/never
30%
21%
49%
5,324
Don't know
22%
40%
38%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
50%
28%
16%
6%
8,091
Weekly
39%
35%
21%
5%
2,749
Monthly
30%
42%
23%
5%
1,166
Seldom/never
22%
38%
34%
6%
5,324
Don't know
27%
31%
13%
29%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
61%
34%
3%
3%
8,091
Weekly
60%
34%
3%
3%
2,749
Monthly
57%
37%
3%
2%
1,166
Seldom/never
54%
39%
3%
3%
5,324
Don't know
46%
27%
9%
18%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
51%
42%
4%
2%
8,091
Weekly
51%
43%
3%
2%
2,749
Monthly
50%
44%
4%
2%
1,166
Seldom/never
41%
54%
4%
2%
5,324
Don't know
36%
48%
7%
10%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
37%
57%
5%
8,091
Weekly
53%
43%
4%
2,749
Monthly
60%
36%
4%
1,166
Seldom/never
75%
21%
4%
5,324
Don't know
38%
31%
32%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of prayer
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
41%
50%
5%
4%
8,091
Weekly
60%
32%
4%
3%
2,749
Monthly
68%
25%
4%
3%
1,166
Seldom/never
80%
15%
3%
2%
5,324
Don't know
39%
31%
10%
20%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of prayer
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
34%
58%
8%
8,091
Weekly
51%
41%
8%
2,749
Monthly
59%
33%
8%
1,166
Seldom/never
75%
19%
6%
5,324
Don't know
32%
36%
32%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
47%
47%
3%
3%
8,091
Weekly
44%
52%
2%
2%
2,749
Monthly
39%
57%
2%
2%
1,166
Seldom/never
31%
64%
3%
2%
5,324
Don't know
33%
51%
5%
12%
184
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 men by frequency of prayer
% of men 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 daily
16%
29%
3%
46%
5%
8,091
Weekly
29%
34%
5%
28%
4%
2,749
Monthly
43%
28%
5%
21%
2%
1,166
Seldom/never
70%
12%
5%
11%
2%
5,324
Don't know
24%
17%
17%
26%
16%
184
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.