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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
32%
28%
19%
143
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
28%
24%
24%
414
Seldom/never
19%
23%
27%
32%
267
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
12%
30%
31%
12%
3%
143
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
12%
23%
31%
14%
3%
414
Seldom/never
8%
14%
20%
35%
19%
4%
267
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
48%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
51%
428
Seldom/never
56%
44%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
4%
4%
2%
3%
146
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
92%
1%
< 1%
5%
2%
424
Seldom/never
90%
2%
2%
4%
2%
267
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
23%
57%
146
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
11%
18%
71%
426
Seldom/never
8%
27%
66%
269
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
20%
19%
47%
119
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
11%
14%
25%
50%
359
Seldom/never
25%
14%
27%
33%
230
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
19%
22%
35%
147
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
19%
31%
33%
426
Seldom/never
22%
26%
29%
23%
269
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
61%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
73%
426
Seldom/never
16%
84%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
13%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
48%
19%
3%
< 1%
428
Seldom/never
13%
30%
33%
24%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
22%
6%
9%
1%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
20%
11%
46%
2%
428
Seldom/never
21%
6%
5%
67%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
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
65%
13%
9%
11%
1%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
5%
12%
17%
65%
< 1%
428
Seldom/never
4%
3%
3%
90%
< 1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who meditate…
Chart
Table
Share
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
38%
6%
5%
46%
5%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
10%
6%
56%
2%
428
Seldom/never
25%
6%
5%
62%
2%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
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
58%
17%
12%
12%
1%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
19%
15%
28%
1%
428
Seldom/never
29%
16%
14%
40%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
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
50%
12%
12%
25%
1%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
21%
15%
20%
1%
428
Seldom/never
37%
18%
18%
27%
< 1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
8%
35%
7%
3%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
10%
21%
49%
15%
4%
428
Seldom/never
8%
14%
59%
16%
3%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
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
27%
68%
4%
1%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
77%
1%
1%
428
Seldom/never
17%
80%
3%
< 1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who read scripture…
Chart
Table
Share
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
55%
13%
7%
24%
< 1%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
8%
8%
14%
69%
1%
428
Seldom/never
6%
4%
3%
85%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
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
26%
39%
5%
21%
8%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
24%
1%
60%
8%
428
Seldom/never
9%
14%
< 1%
70%
7%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
24%
9%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
51%
12%
428
Seldom/never
30%
61%
9%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
13%
42%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
8%
68%
428
Seldom/never
19%
9%
72%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
39%
19%
2%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
35%
46%
3%
428
Seldom/never
18%
26%
52%
3%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
45%
5%
4%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
54%
4%
3%
428
Seldom/never
38%
57%
2%
3%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
54%
2%
6%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
66%
4%
2%
428
Seldom/never
27%
69%
3%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
38%
4%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
89%
8%
3%
428
Seldom/never
89%
11%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
40%
4%
2%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
89%
10%
1%
< 1%
428
Seldom/never
85%
10%
3%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Attendance at religious services
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
46%
5%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
84%
11%
5%
428
Seldom/never
84%
11%
5%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say…
Chart
Table
Share
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
34%
62%
< 1%
3%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
74%
3%
1%
428
Seldom/never
24%
73%
2%
1%
270
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 Jews by religious attendance
% of Jews who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
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
24%
28%
3%
39%
6%
148
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
66%
16%
6%
9%
2%
428
Seldom/never
67%
13%
4%
12%
3%
270
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.