Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201463%23%7%8%< 1%2,535
200767%22%6%4%1%2,266
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Texas by religious group

% of adults in Texas who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic66%27%4%2%< 1%540
Evangelical Protestant83%15%1%< 1%< 1%821
Historically Black Protestant89%9%< 1%2%< 1%150
Mainline Protestant61%31%5%3%< 1%391
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%28%21%33%1%423
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important19%36%28%18%1,569
Somewhat important35%36%19%10%539
Not too important36%38%18%8%169
Not at all important32%43%18%7%189
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important10%14%29%31%13%2%1,569
Somewhat important23%20%28%23%5%< 1%539
Not too important26%19%29%20%5%1%169
Not at all important21%22%32%19%5%< 1%189
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Gender composition among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important43%57%1,611
Somewhat important53%47%545
Not too important64%36%173
Not at all important69%31%195
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important46%15%2%33%3%1,587
Somewhat important47%6%3%40%4%538
Not too important61%3%5%26%5%172
Not at all important63%6%2%27%3%194
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Immigrant status among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important22%10%68%1,590
Somewhat important21%17%63%539
Not too important25%12%63%168
Not at all important14%10%75%193
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Income distribution among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important41%19%23%17%1,367
Somewhat important39%20%24%17%496
Not too important26%17%29%27%153
Not at all important24%20%32%24%183
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important46%30%16%8%1,602
Somewhat important44%34%15%7%544
Not too important28%40%17%16%171
Not at all important30%31%27%12%194
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Marital status among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important55%5%14%8%18%1,604
Somewhat important40%9%15%3%32%543
Not too important44%10%9%2%35%171
Not at all important40%12%18%2%28%193
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important36%64%1,601
Somewhat important34%66%544
Not too important28%72%172
Not at all important33%67%194
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Very important85%13%1%1%< 1%1%1,611
Somewhat important54%33%7%1%4%1%545
Not too important21%37%15%4%17%6%173
Not at all important20%10%12%< 1%50%7%195
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important60%29%11%< 1%1,611
Somewhat important16%50%33%< 1%545
Not too important4%36%59%1%173
Not at all important6%12%82%1%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important83%12%2%3%1%1,611
Somewhat important38%27%10%23%1%545
Not too important16%13%15%56%< 1%173
Not at all important10%5%4%80%1%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important44%15%8%31%1%1,611
Somewhat important8%9%10%73%< 1%545
Not too important1%4%6%90%< 1%173
Not at all important5%< 1%< 1%94%1%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important57%6%3%31%2%1,611
Somewhat important30%10%6%53%1%545
Not too important28%10%5%57%1%173
Not at all important25%7%4%62%1%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important76%11%6%5%2%1,611
Somewhat important46%18%15%21%1%545
Not too important26%17%22%32%3%173
Not at all important41%11%8%38%3%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important51%16%11%21%2%1,611
Somewhat important42%18%15%25%< 1%545
Not too important41%15%12%31%2%173
Not at all important52%18%9%20%1%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important58%6%29%5%2%1,611
Somewhat important16%14%55%14%1%545
Not too important6%20%57%16%1%173
Not at all important3%15%54%25%2%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important41%55%2%2%1,611
Somewhat important29%69%1%< 1%545
Not too important17%80%2%1%173
Not at all important14%85%1%< 1%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important61%13%7%19%1%1,611
Somewhat important16%11%14%58%1%545
Not too important5%8%8%79%< 1%173
Not at all important7%3%4%86%1%195
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Very important54%27%3%9%6%1,611
Somewhat important18%35%1%39%7%545
Not too important5%13%< 1%70%11%173
Not at all important5%6%< 1%87%2%195
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important87%7%6%1,611
Somewhat important76%16%8%545
Not too important42%45%13%173
Not at all important21%67%11%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important76%17%7%1,611
Somewhat important59%34%6%545
Not too important27%62%12%173
Not at all important18%73%10%195
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important42%22%37%1,611
Somewhat important39%20%41%545
Not too important33%17%50%173
Not at all important30%20%50%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important47%27%17%9%1,611
Somewhat important28%42%25%4%545
Not too important25%38%30%7%173
Not at all important19%34%42%6%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important47%46%3%4%1,611
Somewhat important45%49%2%4%545
Not too important52%38%8%2%173
Not at all important53%38%5%4%195
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 government aid to the poor among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important48%45%4%3%1,611
Somewhat important48%48%2%2%545
Not too important46%43%8%2%173
Not at all important37%58%4%1%195
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 abortion among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important33%62%5%1,611
Somewhat important58%37%5%545
Not too important77%20%4%173
Not at all important78%19%2%195
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 homosexuality among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important43%49%4%4%1,611
Somewhat important76%17%4%3%545
Not too important79%15%3%3%173
Not at all important84%8%5%3%195
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 same-sex marriage among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important31%60%9%1,611
Somewhat important66%27%7%545
Not too important79%17%4%173
Not at all important83%13%5%195
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 environmental regulation among adults in Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important41%52%3%4%1,611
Somewhat important35%61%1%3%545
Not too important34%65%< 1%1%173
Not at all important32%63%2%3%195
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 Texas by importance of religion

% of adults in Texas who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important13%28%4%49%6%1,611
Somewhat important37%30%4%26%3%545
Not too important66%11%5%15%2%173
Not at all important73%13%3%10%2%195
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.