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Attendance at religious services among adults in Colorado by religious group
% of adults in Colorado who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evangelical Protestant
59%
29%
13%
< 1%
126
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
14%
79%
< 1%
143
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
28%
28%
28%
152
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
40%
29%
9%
157
Seldom/never
29%
38%
21%
11%
186
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 adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
19%
21%
36%
20%
< 1%
152
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
15%
31%
32%
6%
< 1%
157
Seldom/never
14%
22%
31%
26%
5%
2%
186
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
48%
159
Seldom/never
52%
48%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
69%
4%
1%
23%
3%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
74%
5%
1%
15%
5%
159
Seldom/never
77%
2%
2%
15%
4%
182
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
4%
81%
153
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
10%
8%
82%
158
Seldom/never
15%
14%
72%
186
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
28%
26%
29%
17%
137
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
20%
22%
38%
140
Seldom/never
31%
15%
31%
23%
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.
Educational distribution among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
26%
24%
12%
154
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
37%
16%
16%
159
Seldom/never
28%
36%
22%
14%
186
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
1%
5%
5%
16%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
11%
9%
4%
21%
159
Seldom/never
42%
14%
11%
4%
29%
187
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
67%
154
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
66%
159
Seldom/never
26%
74%
187
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
86%
12%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
56%
33%
7%
1%
3%
1%
159
Seldom/never
31%
24%
12%
2%
24%
7%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
88%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
45%
12%
1%
< 1%
159
Seldom/never
19%
28%
21%
31%
1%
188
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 adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
10%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
22%
11%
16%
1%
159
Seldom/never
21%
11%
6%
58%
4%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who attend prayer group…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
12%
10%
27%
< 1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
11%
18%
65%
1%
159
Seldom/never
3%
2%
2%
91%
2%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who meditate…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
8%
2%
32%
< 1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
13%
8%
45%
1%
159
Seldom/never
30%
9%
3%
55%
3%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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 once a week
78%
7%
12%
2%
1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
21%
21%
13%
1%
159
Seldom/never
47%
14%
10%
27%
3%
188
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
15%
12%
17%
1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
14%
17%
25%
< 1%
159
Seldom/never
44%
19%
13%
19%
5%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
63%
5%
25%
2%
5%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
10%
54%
9%
2%
159
Seldom/never
7%
27%
49%
14%
3%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
56%
37%
1%
6%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
65%
1%
< 1%
159
Seldom/never
24%
70%
3%
3%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
70%
7%
8%
16%
< 1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
19%
11%
16%
54%
< 1%
159
Seldom/never
7%
5%
4%
83%
2%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
44%
37%
6%
8%
4%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
31%
1%
34%
13%
159
Seldom/never
7%
9%
3%
73%
9%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
12%
14%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
75%
19%
6%
159
Seldom/never
37%
51%
13%
188
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 adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
18%
10%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
40%
9%
159
Seldom/never
28%
58%
13%
188
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 adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
13%
32%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
19%
37%
159
Seldom/never
30%
17%
53%
188
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Political ideology among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
27%
21%
3%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
39%
15%
6%
159
Seldom/never
16%
36%
44%
5%
188
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 adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
62%
35%
2%
1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
41%
5%
3%
159
Seldom/never
44%
44%
6%
6%
188
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
56%
42%
2%
1%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
52%
2%
3%
159
Seldom/never
37%
55%
5%
3%
188
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Views about abortion among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
32%
62%
6%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
36%
3%
159
Seldom/never
79%
16%
5%
188
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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
43%
48%
2%
7%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
73%
17%
6%
4%
159
Seldom/never
82%
11%
3%
4%
188
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado 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%
66%
5%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
70%
24%
7%
159
Seldom/never
83%
10%
7%
188
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
49%
2%
4%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
57%
2%
3%
159
Seldom/never
30%
63%
2%
5%
188
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 in Colorado by religious attendance
% of adults in Colorado who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
30%
3%
47%
5%
155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
33%
1%
29%
3%
159
Seldom/never
57%
14%
7%
18%
4%
188
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.