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Attendance at religious services among adults in Ohio by religious group
% of adults in Ohio 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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Catholic
45%
39%
15%
< 1%
227
Evangelical Protestant
58%
28%
14%
1%
321
Mainline Protestant
43%
32%
25%
1%
226
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
5%
22%
73%
< 1%
203
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
29%
29%
26%
456
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
34%
26%
16%
347
Seldom/never
21%
35%
30%
14%
303
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
12%
25%
36%
16%
2%
456
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
15%
15%
28%
32%
9%
1%
347
Seldom/never
14%
16%
26%
33%
10%
1%
303
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
51%
350
Seldom/never
49%
51%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
11%
1%
3%
3%
460
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
80%
15%
2%
2%
1%
347
Seldom/never
87%
6%
2%
3%
2%
299
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
3%
7%
90%
469
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
5%
7%
88%
347
Seldom/never
7%
8%
85%
302
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Income distribution among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
34%
23%
30%
13%
414
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
19%
27%
13%
314
Seldom/never
48%
19%
20%
13%
277
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
31%
16%
11%
467
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
28%
17%
10%
350
Seldom/never
48%
35%
11%
6%
306
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
2%
11%
10%
18%
468
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
8%
12%
5%
31%
349
Seldom/never
39%
10%
17%
6%
28%
306
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
66%
468
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
72%
350
Seldom/never
27%
73%
304
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
89%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
27%
7%
1%
3%
< 1%
350
Seldom/never
45%
23%
6%
1%
20%
5%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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%
11%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
39%
10%
5%
1%
350
Seldom/never
26%
28%
19%
27%
1%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
12%
< 1%
3%
1%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
22%
13%
16%
< 1%
350
Seldom/never
32%
16%
8%
43%
1%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
56%
12%
10%
21%
1%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
9%
9%
11%
71%
< 1%
350
Seldom/never
5%
2%
2%
91%
< 1%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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%
9%
2%
31%
2%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
9%
6%
52%
2%
350
Seldom/never
26%
6%
3%
63%
3%
307
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
75%
12%
6%
6%
1%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
55%
17%
16%
11%
1%
350
Seldom/never
41%
13%
13%
31%
2%
307
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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 once a week
49%
19%
10%
20%
2%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
17%
15%
28%
< 1%
350
Seldom/never
41%
16%
13%
28%
3%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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%
30%
4%
4%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
13%
57%
6%
2%
350
Seldom/never
13%
15%
59%
13%
1%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
43%
55%
2%
< 1%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
71%
< 1%
1%
350
Seldom/never
24%
74%
1%
1%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
68%
11%
6%
16%
< 1%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
15%
11%
53%
< 1%
350
Seldom/never
11%
5%
6%
77%
< 1%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
46%
38%
3%
8%
4%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
32%
3%
32%
8%
350
Seldom/never
18%
21%
2%
50%
9%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
7%
6%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
82%
15%
4%
350
Seldom/never
59%
34%
7%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
13%
7%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
32%
5%
350
Seldom/never
41%
50%
8%
307
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Party affiliation among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
14%
30%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
19%
42%
350
Seldom/never
28%
21%
51%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
30%
11%
5%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
35%
26%
7%
350
Seldom/never
29%
34%
29%
8%
307
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Views about size of government among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
67%
26%
2%
4%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
41%
2%
4%
350
Seldom/never
53%
36%
5%
5%
307
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
50%
44%
3%
2%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
46%
2%
2%
350
Seldom/never
41%
52%
5%
2%
307
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Views about abortion among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
29%
67%
4%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
39%
4%
350
Seldom/never
64%
31%
5%
307
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
39%
52%
5%
4%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
74%
21%
1%
4%
350
Seldom/never
71%
19%
5%
5%
307
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
65%
7%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
31%
7%
350
Seldom/never
67%
26%
7%
307
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio who say…
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Attendance at religious services
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
47%
3%
2%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
55%
2%
2%
350
Seldom/never
37%
58%
2%
3%
307
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 Ohio by religious attendance
% of adults in Ohio 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
10%
26%
4%
55%
5%
470
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
31%
5%
28%
4%
350
Seldom/never
44%
24%
6%
22%
4%
307
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.