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Attendance at religious services among baby Boomers by religious group
% of baby Boomers 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
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Buddhist
25%
47%
28%
< 1%
107
Catholic
38%
39%
22%
1%
2,905
Evangelical Protestant
57%
30%
13%
< 1%
3,416
Historically Black Protestant
54%
35%
11%
1%
749
Jewish
19%
47%
34%
< 1%
330
Mainline Protestant
32%
42%
26%
< 1%
2,435
Mormon
75%
14%
10%
1%
214
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
5%
21%
74%
< 1%
2,281
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
< 1%
83%
17%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
< 1%
< 1%
86%
14%
4,289
Seldom/never
< 1%
< 1%
84%
16%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
58%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
50%
4,289
Seldom/never
56%
44%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
14%
2%
12%
3%
4,888
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
73%
11%
2%
11%
3%
4,245
Seldom/never
81%
6%
2%
7%
4%
3,661
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Immigrant status among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
6%
82%
4,924
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
12%
7%
81%
4,258
Seldom/never
9%
8%
83%
3,688
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Income distribution among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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%
19%
30%
19%
4,353
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
19%
28%
23%
3,854
Seldom/never
33%
18%
26%
23%
3,326
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
29%
18%
11%
4,964
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
30%
16%
12%
4,281
Seldom/never
42%
30%
16%
12%
3,704
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
2%
15%
6%
8%
4,960
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
5%
21%
6%
9%
4,274
Seldom/never
51%
8%
23%
6%
11%
3,706
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
86%
4,967
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
15%
85%
4,281
Seldom/never
10%
90%
3,717
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Belief in God among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
88%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
68%
23%
4%
1%
3%
1%
4,289
Seldom/never
44%
25%
8%
1%
17%
4%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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%
8%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
37%
8%
2%
1%
4,289
Seldom/never
24%
29%
21%
25%
1%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
12%
1%
2%
1%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
21%
9%
13%
1%
4,289
Seldom/never
33%
15%
7%
45%
1%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
60%
11%
8%
21%
1%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
9%
11%
13%
67%
< 1%
4,289
Seldom/never
4%
1%
2%
93%
< 1%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
60%
6%
3%
28%
2%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
10%
5%
45%
1%
4,289
Seldom/never
31%
7%
4%
57%
1%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
82%
9%
4%
4%
1%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
56%
17%
12%
13%
1%
4,289
Seldom/never
44%
13%
11%
30%
2%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
54%
14%
9%
20%
2%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
16%
15%
25%
1%
4,289
Seldom/never
44%
14%
13%
28%
1%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
64%
4%
26%
3%
2%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
10%
51%
8%
2%
4,289
Seldom/never
13%
13%
60%
11%
3%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
50%
47%
2%
1%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
63%
2%
1%
4,289
Seldom/never
26%
71%
2%
1%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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%
9%
5%
15%
1%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
14%
13%
47%
< 1%
4,289
Seldom/never
10%
5%
7%
78%
< 1%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
54%
28%
4%
9%
5%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
30%
3%
30%
9%
4,289
Seldom/never
15%
18%
2%
56%
8%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
8%
6%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
78%
15%
7%
4,289
Seldom/never
53%
37%
10%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
18%
7%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
32%
10%
4,289
Seldom/never
38%
52%
10%
3,719
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Party affiliation among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
15%
38%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
15%
47%
4,289
Seldom/never
31%
18%
51%
3,719
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Political ideology among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
27%
14%
5%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
36%
21%
4%
4,289
Seldom/never
27%
33%
33%
6%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
58%
36%
3%
3%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
39%
4%
3%
4,289
Seldom/never
52%
40%
4%
5%
3,719
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Views about government aid to the poor among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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%
44%
4%
2%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
49%
3%
2%
4,289
Seldom/never
38%
55%
4%
2%
3,719
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Views about abortion among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
34%
61%
4%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
35%
5%
4,289
Seldom/never
72%
23%
4%
3,719
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Views about homosexuality among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers 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
39%
52%
5%
3%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
63%
29%
4%
3%
4,289
Seldom/never
74%
19%
4%
3%
3,719
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Views about same-sex marriage among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
64%
7%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
39%
8%
4,289
Seldom/never
65%
26%
9%
3,719
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Views about environmental regulation among baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who say…
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Attendance at religious services
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
48%
3%
3%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
54%
2%
3%
4,289
Seldom/never
35%
60%
2%
3%
3,719
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 baby Boomers by religious attendance
% of baby Boomers who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
26%
3%
55%
5%
4,976
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
31%
4%
32%
3%
4,289
Seldom/never
48%
22%
5%
21%
5%
3,719
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.