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Attendance at religious services among adults in North Dakota by religious group
% of adults in North Dakota who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Mainline Protestant
33%
49%
17%
1%
105
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
31%
29%
29%
127
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
28%
29%
10%
115
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
4%
14%
24%
36%
16%
7%
127
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
23%
20%
34%
4%
1%
115
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
51%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
41%
117
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
< 1%
3%
1%
8%
126
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
88%
< 1%
1%
3%
7%
114
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
4%
9%
87%
127
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
2%
92%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
30%
23%
23%
25%
115
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
10%
29%
40%
21%
105
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
27%
24%
15%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
35%
24%
6%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
< 1%
16%
13%
13%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
5%
9%
4%
30%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
74%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
73%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
87%
11%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
68%
26%
3%
1%
1%
< 1%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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%
9%
2%
1%
< 1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
38%
13%
1%
< 1%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
17%
2%
2%
< 1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
23%
20%
8%
1%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who attend prayer group…
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Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
10%
18%
28%
< 1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
9%
12%
9%
70%
< 1%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
12%
4%
37%
2%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
4%
6%
70%
< 1%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
76%
12%
5%
7%
< 1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
26%
14%
14%
1%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
50%
11%
17%
20%
2%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
14%
17%
34%
3%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
57%
5%
27%
9%
1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
8%
59%
5%
5%
117
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
52%
46%
< 1%
2%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
62%
< 1%
1%
117
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
50%
22%
6%
22%
1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
13%
15%
17%
54%
< 1%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
47%
39%
2%
10%
3%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
43%
1%
29%
6%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
8%
7%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
90%
7%
3%
117
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Belief in Hell among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
20%
5%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
70%
25%
5%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
10%
28%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
20%
31%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
23%
10%
1%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
34%
19%
5%
117
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 North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
71%
23%
1%
5%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
71%
23%
2%
4%
117
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
58%
37%
3%
2%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
61%
31%
6%
3%
117
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Views about abortion among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
22%
76%
2%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
43%
3%
117
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Views about homosexuality among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
36%
56%
6%
2%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
67%
26%
5%
3%
117
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
74%
4%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
35%
4%
117
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota 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
54%
38%
3%
4%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
46%
3%
5%
117
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Views about human evolution among adults in North Dakota by religious attendance
% of adults in North Dakota who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
27%
3%
51%
6%
128
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
25%
5%
43%
1%
117
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.