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Frequency of prayer among adults in Ohio by religious group
% of adults in Ohio who pray…
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Religious tradition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Catholic
62%
22%
11%
5%
< 1%
227
Evangelical Protestant
78%
13%
4%
5%
< 1%
321
Mainline Protestant
61%
20%
6%
12%
1%
226
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
21%
16%
8%
55%
< 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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
17%
29%
33%
22%
662
Weekly
23%
33%
25%
19%
181
Seldom/never
32%
39%
18%
11%
192
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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
9%
13%
24%
39%
14%
1%
662
Weekly
16%
12%
28%
31%
13%
< 1%
181
Seldom/never
21%
20%
30%
20%
8%
1%
192
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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
40%
60%
680
Weekly
56%
44%
182
Seldom/never
60%
40%
194
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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least daily
80%
14%
1%
3%
2%
668
Weekly
85%
11%
2%
2%
< 1%
180
Seldom/never
88%
4%
2%
4%
1%
190
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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
3%
7%
90%
676
Weekly
5%
9%
85%
182
Seldom/never
7%
6%
86%
191
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 Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
41%
22%
25%
12%
593
Weekly
37%
21%
33%
9%
167
Seldom/never
44%
20%
21%
16%
181
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 frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
44%
33%
14%
9%
677
Weekly
42%
34%
16%
9%
182
Seldom/never
44%
28%
18%
9%
193
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Marital status among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least daily
52%
5%
14%
10%
20%
677
Weekly
45%
5%
11%
6%
33%
182
Seldom/never
44%
11%
9%
2%
34%
193
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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
30%
70%
679
Weekly
29%
71%
181
Seldom/never
31%
69%
192
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Belief in God among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
87%
11%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
680
Weekly
64%
33%
1%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
182
Seldom/never
16%
27%
14%
1%
34%
9%
194
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 frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
78%
18%
2%
2%
< 1%
680
Weekly
46%
42%
10%
2%
1%
182
Seldom/never
10%
23%
26%
41%
< 1%
194
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio 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
55%
27%
17%
1%
680
Weekly
28%
42%
30%
< 1%
182
Seldom/never
7%
26%
68%
< 1%
194
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio 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
39%
10%
10%
41%
< 1%
680
Weekly
13%
9%
10%
68%
< 1%
182
Seldom/never
3%
1%
2%
95%
< 1%
194
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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio 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
53%
6%
4%
35%
2%
680
Weekly
29%
13%
4%
54%
1%
182
Seldom/never
15%
7%
4%
73%
2%
194
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 Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
73%
12%
8%
6%
1%
680
Weekly
48%
19%
22%
10%
1%
182
Seldom/never
31%
12%
9%
46%
1%
194
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 Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
48%
18%
10%
21%
2%
680
Weekly
37%
23%
15%
25%
< 1%
182
Seldom/never
39%
11%
14%
34%
1%
194
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 frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
47%
8%
39%
4%
3%
680
Weekly
26%
10%
53%
8%
2%
182
Seldom/never
5%
14%
64%
16%
1%
194
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 frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
38%
60%
1%
1%
680
Weekly
24%
74%
1%
1%
182
Seldom/never
22%
76%
< 1%
1%
194
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
55%
12%
7%
26%
< 1%
680
Weekly
18%
15%
13%
54%
< 1%
182
Seldom/never
3%
1%
4%
93%
< 1%
194
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
41%
34%
4%
15%
6%
680
Weekly
25%
41%
2%
24%
8%
182
Seldom/never
11%
13%
< 1%
71%
5%
194
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
88%
7%
5%
680
Weekly
82%
9%
9%
182
Seldom/never
38%
57%
5%
194
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 frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
73%
20%
7%
680
Weekly
63%
30%
7%
182
Seldom/never
30%
63%
7%
194
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Party affiliation among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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At least daily
47%
18%
35%
680
Weekly
43%
13%
45%
182
Seldom/never
30%
20%
50%
194
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Political ideology among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
48%
29%
16%
7%
680
Weekly
35%
33%
24%
8%
182
Seldom/never
24%
40%
32%
5%
194
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Views about size of government among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
62%
30%
3%
5%
680
Weekly
53%
40%
4%
4%
182
Seldom/never
52%
42%
4%
3%
194
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
49%
45%
3%
2%
680
Weekly
50%
45%
5%
1%
182
Seldom/never
38%
58%
3%
< 1%
194
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Views about abortion among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
39%
56%
5%
680
Weekly
53%
44%
3%
182
Seldom/never
69%
29%
2%
194
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
47%
43%
5%
5%
680
Weekly
71%
24%
1%
4%
182
Seldom/never
83%
12%
1%
4%
194
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% 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 daily
37%
55%
8%
680
Weekly
62%
31%
7%
182
Seldom/never
76%
19%
5%
194
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio 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
48%
46%
3%
3%
680
Weekly
36%
62%
1%
1%
182
Seldom/never
33%
63%
2%
2%
194
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Views about human evolution among adults in Ohio by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Ohio 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
13%
29%
4%
49%
6%
680
Weekly
29%
36%
6%
24%
4%
182
Seldom/never
63%
14%
5%
16%
1%
194
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.