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Frequency of prayer among adults in Georgia by religious group
% of adults in Georgia who pray…
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Religious tradition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Evangelical Protestant
82%
13%
1%
4%
1%
364
Historically Black Protestant
82%
12%
2%
3%
1%
158
Mainline Protestant
58%
24%
8%
9%
1%
146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
19%
13%
7%
61%
1%
151
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
18%
38%
27%
17%
609
Weekly
30%
26%
31%
13%
139
Seldom/never
35%
39%
17%
9%
151
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
11%
12%
33%
32%
12%
1%
609
Weekly
24%
10%
22%
35%
8%
1%
139
Seldom/never
27%
20%
27%
19%
6%
< 1%
151
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
38%
62%
626
Weekly
59%
41%
140
Seldom/never
72%
28%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least daily
54%
34%
< 1%
7%
5%
616
Weekly
64%
25%
1%
7%
3%
139
Seldom/never
71%
17%
2%
6%
5%
150
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
6%
4%
89%
614
Weekly
8%
5%
86%
140
Seldom/never
10%
10%
80%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least daily
35%
23%
26%
16%
554
Weekly
39%
18%
21%
23%
127
Seldom/never
30%
15%
29%
26%
141
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
40%
33%
15%
12%
620
Weekly
47%
28%
15%
10%
140
Seldom/never
44%
31%
14%
11%
151
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least daily
52%
3%
15%
9%
21%
624
Weekly
45%
6%
14%
4%
31%
140
Seldom/never
42%
8%
11%
2%
37%
151
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
33%
67%
624
Weekly
29%
71%
139
Seldom/never
25%
75%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia 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 daily
92%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
626
Weekly
71%
25%
4%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
140
Seldom/never
16%
24%
18%
< 1%
35%
6%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
85%
12%
1%
< 1%
1%
626
Weekly
45%
49%
4%
2%
< 1%
140
Seldom/never
11%
18%
30%
40%
1%
152
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 in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia 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
At least daily
57%
31%
12%
1%
626
Weekly
28%
50%
21%
1%
140
Seldom/never
4%
27%
70%
< 1%
152
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia 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 daily
44%
14%
10%
31%
< 1%
626
Weekly
15%
14%
13%
58%
< 1%
140
Seldom/never
2%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
56%
7%
2%
34%
2%
626
Weekly
35%
15%
< 1%
47%
2%
140
Seldom/never
18%
12%
12%
57%
1%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
79%
10%
5%
4%
2%
626
Weekly
56%
20%
13%
10%
1%
140
Seldom/never
29%
22%
16%
31%
1%
152
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
45%
15%
10%
28%
2%
626
Weekly
54%
17%
12%
18%
< 1%
140
Seldom/never
46%
18%
9%
26%
1%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia 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 daily
60%
6%
29%
4%
2%
626
Weekly
33%
9%
46%
10%
2%
140
Seldom/never
3%
20%
59%
15%
2%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia 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 daily
44%
54%
1%
1%
626
Weekly
37%
61%
1%
< 1%
140
Seldom/never
18%
81%
1%
< 1%
152
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
67%
11%
7%
15%
< 1%
626
Weekly
29%
23%
11%
38%
< 1%
140
Seldom/never
3%
3%
4%
89%
< 1%
152
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
52%
31%
3%
9%
5%
626
Weekly
31%
37%
2%
26%
4%
140
Seldom/never
14%
4%
< 1%
72%
11%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least daily
89%
5%
5%
626
Weekly
81%
12%
7%
140
Seldom/never
33%
62%
5%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least daily
78%
15%
7%
626
Weekly
72%
22%
6%
140
Seldom/never
23%
73%
4%
152
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 Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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At least daily
43%
17%
40%
626
Weekly
44%
19%
38%
140
Seldom/never
31%
20%
49%
152
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Political ideology among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
48%
32%
14%
7%
626
Weekly
40%
31%
28%
2%
140
Seldom/never
22%
36%
34%
7%
152
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Views about size of government among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
51%
42%
3%
4%
626
Weekly
46%
48%
3%
2%
140
Seldom/never
53%
38%
3%
5%
152
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
48%
46%
5%
2%
626
Weekly
51%
44%
4%
1%
140
Seldom/never
36%
56%
5%
3%
152
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Views about abortion among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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At least daily
39%
57%
4%
626
Weekly
47%
51%
2%
140
Seldom/never
80%
16%
3%
152
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
44%
47%
5%
4%
626
Weekly
68%
29%
1%
2%
140
Seldom/never
83%
13%
2%
2%
152
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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At least daily
34%
59%
7%
626
Weekly
55%
38%
7%
140
Seldom/never
73%
19%
8%
152
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
41%
54%
2%
3%
626
Weekly
38%
58%
2%
2%
140
Seldom/never
24%
72%
1%
3%
152
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Views about human evolution among adults in Georgia by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Georgia who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
14%
28%
2%
49%
6%
626
Weekly
26%
40%
7%
27%
< 1%
140
Seldom/never
65%
12%
4%
14%
4%
152
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.