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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Minnesota by religious group
% of adults in Minnesota who say religion is…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
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Sample size
Catholic
58%
29%
11%
2%
< 1%
128
Evangelical Protestant
68%
25%
2%
4%
< 1%
110
Mainline Protestant
45%
41%
10%
4%
1%
172
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
15%
31%
47%
1%
101
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
13%
31%
32%
24%
274
Somewhat important
25%
33%
26%
16%
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.
Generational cohort among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
6%
12%
26%
39%
16%
1%
274
Somewhat important
19%
16%
24%
29%
12%
< 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.
Gender composition among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
42%
58%
281
Somewhat important
47%
53%
153
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
79%
9%
1%
6%
4%
273
Somewhat important
91%
1%
2%
< 1%
6%
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.
Immigrant status among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
9%
6%
85%
280
Somewhat important
2%
2%
95%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
28%
20%
34%
19%
240
Somewhat important
27%
16%
32%
24%
135
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
35%
33%
22%
10%
281
Somewhat important
31%
34%
25%
10%
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
60%
3%
9%
10%
17%
281
Somewhat important
46%
7%
10%
6%
32%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
30%
70%
281
Somewhat important
23%
77%
153
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Belief in God among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
88%
11%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
281
Somewhat important
47%
43%
5%
< 1%
2%
5%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
66%
28%
6%
< 1%
281
Somewhat important
12%
63%
24%
< 1%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
81%
14%
1%
4%
1%
281
Somewhat important
29%
36%
15%
19%
< 1%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
34%
15%
11%
38%
1%
281
Somewhat important
7%
4%
8%
81%
< 1%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
47%
7%
3%
42%
1%
281
Somewhat important
26%
9%
6%
58%
< 1%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
75%
13%
6%
6%
< 1%
281
Somewhat important
45%
25%
16%
15%
< 1%
153
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
47%
15%
13%
24%
1%
281
Somewhat important
37%
21%
14%
28%
< 1%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
51%
8%
33%
5%
4%
281
Somewhat important
9%
14%
67%
8%
3%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
46%
52%
1%
1%
281
Somewhat important
25%
74%
< 1%
1%
153
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
54%
11%
13%
22%
< 1%
281
Somewhat important
7%
7%
16%
69%
< 1%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
43%
33%
5%
12%
7%
281
Somewhat important
9%
37%
3%
41%
11%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
87%
7%
6%
281
Somewhat important
82%
10%
8%
153
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Belief in Hell among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Very important
70%
20%
10%
281
Somewhat important
52%
37%
11%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
50%
12%
38%
281
Somewhat important
33%
14%
53%
153
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 adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
51%
28%
18%
4%
281
Somewhat important
27%
36%
29%
8%
153
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 Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
65%
29%
2%
5%
281
Somewhat important
52%
39%
5%
5%
153
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
49%
47%
3%
1%
281
Somewhat important
41%
53%
6%
< 1%
153
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Views about abortion among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
30%
67%
4%
281
Somewhat important
67%
30%
3%
153
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
46%
49%
2%
3%
281
Somewhat important
75%
22%
3%
< 1%
153
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
40%
55%
5%
281
Somewhat important
72%
23%
5%
153
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
43%
52%
1%
3%
281
Somewhat important
32%
60%
4%
4%
153
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Views about human evolution among adults in Minnesota by importance of religion
% of adults in Minnesota 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
Very important
12%
21%
6%
55%
5%
281
Somewhat important
39%
30%
5%
21%
5%
153
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