Generational cohort among adults who pray weekly by religious group
% of adults who pray weekly who are…
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Religious tradition
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Catholic
13%
14%
28%
36%
9%
< 1%
1,406
Evangelical Protestant
15%
15%
27%
32%
11%
< 1%
1,096
Historically Black Protestant
21%
18%
27%
28%
6%
< 1%
218
Jewish
19%
13%
20%
32%
14%
2%
133
Mainline Protestant
14%
10%
27%
33%
13%
2%
1,301
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
19%
21%
32%
24%
3%
< 1%
743
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Younger Millennial
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
584
Older Millennial
58%
42%
< 1%
< 1%
646
Generation X
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
85%
15%
2,021
Silent
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Younger Millennial
46%
54%
584
Older Millennial
48%
52%
646
Generation X
49%
51%
1,169
Baby Boomer
52%
48%
2,021
Silent
50%
50%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Younger Millennial
50%
15%
5%
24%
6%
578
Older Millennial
54%
13%
5%
25%
4%
641
Generation X
68%
9%
3%
17%
3%
1,159
Baby Boomer
77%
8%
2%
10%
2%
1,991
Silent
88%
5%
1%
5%
2%
739
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Younger Millennial
13%
21%
66%
579
Older Millennial
21%
9%
70%
639
Generation X
19%
8%
74%
1,157
Baby Boomer
10%
7%
83%
2,008
Silent
6%
10%
83%
742
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
44%
16%
26%
14%
493
Older Millennial
42%
24%
25%
9%
603
Generation X
27%
20%
27%
26%
1,086
Baby Boomer
29%
19%
29%
23%
1,818
Silent
40%
25%
23%
12%
614
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Younger Millennial
48%
43%
8%
< 1%
582
Older Millennial
35%
36%
18%
11%
645
Generation X
38%
27%
20%
15%
1,167
Baby Boomer
44%
29%
16%
11%
2,015
Silent
53%
24%
12%
11%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Younger Millennial
5%
9%
1%
< 1%
85%
582
Older Millennial
36%
16%
6%
< 1%
41%
646
Generation X
58%
7%
17%
2%
17%
1,167
Baby Boomer
60%
6%
19%
6%
10%
2,013
Silent
58%
2%
12%
26%
3%
745
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Younger Millennial
14%
86%
583
Older Millennial
49%
51%
644
Generation X
60%
40%
1,165
Baby Boomer
13%
87%
2,018
Silent
2%
98%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
61%
30%
6%
< 1%
1%
2%
584
Older Millennial
59%
33%
5%
1%
1%
1%
646
Generation X
60%
33%
4%
< 1%
1%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
65%
29%
4%
1%
1%
1%
2,021
Silent
65%
30%
4%
1%
1%
< 1%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
37%
48%
12%
3%
< 1%
584
Older Millennial
41%
45%
9%
4%
1%
646
Generation X
42%
45%
9%
3%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
44%
45%
7%
3%
< 1%
2,021
Silent
53%
39%
5%
2%
1%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
27%
53%
19%
< 1%
584
Older Millennial
22%
50%
27%
1%
646
Generation X
23%
50%
28%
< 1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
29%
44%
27%
< 1%
2,021
Silent
39%
39%
21%
1%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
15%
15%
12%
58%
< 1%
584
Older Millennial
12%
10%
12%
65%
< 1%
646
Generation X
12%
11%
9%
67%
< 1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
13%
8%
9%
70%
< 1%
2,021
Silent
18%
8%
10%
64%
< 1%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
25%
11%
5%
59%
< 1%
584
Older Millennial
29%
11%
5%
54%
1%
646
Generation X
30%
10%
5%
54%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
33%
11%
6%
49%
1%
2,021
Silent
39%
16%
7%
36%
2%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
44%
28%
15%
12%
1%
584
Older Millennial
49%
21%
14%
15%
< 1%
646
Generation X
48%
23%
15%
13%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
52%
20%
14%
13%
1%
2,021
Silent
54%
18%
12%
13%
2%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
45%
21%
13%
21%
1%
584
Older Millennial
41%
19%
16%
23%
< 1%
646
Generation X
38%
19%
16%
27%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
39%
17%
16%
27%
1%
2,021
Silent
32%
14%
15%
36%
3%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
21%
18%
49%
10%
2%
584
Older Millennial
20%
14%
55%
9%
2%
646
Generation X
22%
13%
51%
12%
2%
1,169
Baby Boomer
26%
10%
54%
7%
2%
2,021
Silent
25%
9%
55%
7%
4%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
19%
79%
1%
1%
584
Older Millennial
27%
72%
1%
1%
646
Generation X
29%
68%
1%
2%
1,169
Baby Boomer
34%
64%
2%
1%
2,021
Silent
33%
64%
1%
1%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
19%
20%
15%
46%
< 1%
584
Older Millennial
20%
15%
14%
51%
1%
646
Generation X
18%
15%
14%
54%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
18%
13%
14%
55%
< 1%
2,021
Silent
23%
14%
15%
47%
1%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
21%
43%
1%
30%
5%
584
Older Millennial
23%
36%
1%
33%
7%
646
Generation X
24%
34%
2%
33%
7%
1,169
Baby Boomer
25%
34%
2%
31%
8%
2,021
Silent
26%
37%
3%
23%
11%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Younger Millennial
87%
9%
3%
584
Older Millennial
82%
13%
5%
646
Generation X
81%
13%
6%
1,169
Baby Boomer
79%
13%
8%
2,021
Silent
78%
12%
10%
747
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Belief in Hell among adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Younger Millennial
68%
28%
4%
584
Older Millennial
66%
26%
7%
646
Generation X
63%
29%
8%
1,169
Baby Boomer
59%
32%
9%
2,021
Silent
54%
34%
12%
747
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Party affiliation among adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Younger Millennial
34%
17%
49%
584
Older Millennial
34%
24%
42%
646
Generation X
39%
18%
43%
1,169
Baby Boomer
39%
14%
47%
2,021
Silent
49%
8%
43%
747
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Political ideology among adults who pray weekly by generational group
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
27%
34%
32%
7%
584
Older Millennial
24%
40%
28%
8%
646
Generation X
33%
39%
23%
5%
1,169
Baby Boomer
38%
37%
21%
3%
2,021
Silent
42%
32%
23%
3%
747
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Views about size of government among adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
38%
59%
1%
2%
584
Older Millennial
46%
50%
2%
3%
646
Generation X
54%
41%
3%
3%
1,169
Baby Boomer
56%
36%
4%
4%
2,021
Silent
64%
30%
3%
4%
747
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
40%
54%
3%
2%
584
Older Millennial
43%
52%
3%
3%
646
Generation X
47%
49%
4%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
47%
48%
3%
2%
2,021
Silent
55%
40%
2%
3%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who say abortion should be…
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Generational cohort
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
53%
45%
2%
584
Older Millennial
53%
44%
3%
646
Generation X
60%
36%
3%
1,169
Baby Boomer
60%
36%
4%
2,021
Silent
53%
41%
6%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who say homosexuality…
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Generational cohort
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
81%
16%
2%
2%
584
Older Millennial
75%
20%
3%
2%
646
Generation X
73%
21%
3%
3%
1,169
Baby Boomer
65%
27%
4%
4%
2,021
Silent
53%
40%
4%
3%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who …same-sex marriage
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Generational cohort
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
75%
20%
5%
584
Older Millennial
67%
27%
6%
646
Generation X
61%
31%
8%
1,169
Baby Boomer
56%
37%
8%
2,021
Silent
39%
50%
11%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly who say…
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Generational cohort
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
Younger Millennial
38%
60%
1%
2%
584
Older Millennial
37%
60%
1%
2%
646
Generation X
37%
61%
1%
1%
1,169
Baby Boomer
40%
55%
2%
2%
2,021
Silent
45%
48%
3%
4%
747
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 adults who pray weekly by generational group
% of adults who pray weekly 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
Younger Millennial
38%
32%
2%
26%
2%
584
Older Millennial
34%
29%
4%
29%
3%
646
Generation X
34%
33%
4%
26%
3%
1,169
Baby Boomer
29%
33%
4%
31%
3%
2,021
Silent
25%
30%
5%
30%
10%
747
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.