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Frequency of prayer among adults in Wisconsin by religious group
% of adults in Wisconsin who pray…
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Religious tradition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Catholic
57%
19%
8%
12%
3%
153
Evangelical Protestant
68%
18%
5%
9%
< 1%
135
Mainline Protestant
44%
32%
7%
15%
1%
126
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
11%
19%
6%
64%
1%
136
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
16%
32%
29%
23%
284
Weekly
19%
39%
27%
15%
111
Seldom/never
33%
35%
22%
10%
145
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
10%
13%
25%
33%
15%
3%
284
Weekly
14%
12%
32%
31%
11%
< 1%
111
Seldom/never
19%
19%
30%
26%
6%
< 1%
145
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
37%
63%
293
Weekly
50%
50%
112
Seldom/never
67%
33%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least daily
87%
6%
1%
4%
2%
289
Weekly
84%
3%
2%
7%
5%
111
Seldom/never
90%
1%
4%
4%
1%
145
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
6%
7%
87%
287
Weekly
5%
8%
87%
110
Seldom/never
6%
7%
87%
146
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
31%
18%
36%
15%
246
Seldom/never
26%
23%
32%
19%
134
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
40%
38%
14%
7%
291
Weekly
45%
29%
21%
5%
111
Seldom/never
37%
28%
23%
13%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least daily
60%
2%
8%
8%
21%
291
Weekly
52%
7%
15%
4%
21%
112
Seldom/never
49%
9%
11%
2%
29%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
27%
73%
292
Weekly
44%
56%
111
Seldom/never
24%
76%
147
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Belief in God among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
84%
15%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
293
Weekly
53%
35%
8%
1%
1%
1%
112
Seldom/never
10%
27%
15%
< 1%
44%
4%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
73%
20%
4%
2%
1%
293
Weekly
39%
48%
8%
5%
< 1%
112
Seldom/never
3%
27%
31%
39%
< 1%
147
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
47%
39%
14%
< 1%
293
Weekly
23%
53%
24%
1%
112
Seldom/never
2%
30%
69%
< 1%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
28%
12%
14%
46%
1%
293
Weekly
10%
9%
9%
70%
3%
112
Seldom/never
1%
1%
5%
93%
< 1%
147
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Frequency of meditation among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
43%
7%
6%
41%
2%
293
Weekly
24%
12%
11%
53%
< 1%
112
Seldom/never
10%
6%
5%
79%
< 1%
147
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
70%
15%
8%
7%
< 1%
293
Weekly
45%
21%
12%
22%
< 1%
112
Seldom/never
24%
18%
12%
46%
1%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
47%
17%
15%
19%
2%
293
Weekly
28%
15%
21%
35%
1%
112
Seldom/never
33%
25%
14%
28%
< 1%
147
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
51%
8%
34%
3%
5%
293
Weekly
24%
10%
49%
16%
1%
112
Seldom/never
9%
17%
56%
16%
1%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
39%
59%
2%
< 1%
293
Weekly
24%
73%
2%
2%
112
Seldom/never
22%
78%
< 1%
< 1%
147
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
48%
15%
8%
29%
1%
293
Weekly
9%
13%
14%
62%
1%
112
Seldom/never
1%
3%
6%
90%
< 1%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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%
35%
5%
15%
4%
293
Weekly
25%
40%
1%
26%
8%
112
Seldom/never
11%
9%
< 1%
77%
4%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
85%
4%
11%
293
Weekly
84%
10%
5%
112
Seldom/never
36%
59%
5%
147
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 Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
70%
18%
12%
293
Weekly
61%
33%
5%
112
Seldom/never
30%
67%
3%
147
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Party affiliation among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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At least daily
54%
16%
31%
293
Weekly
38%
16%
46%
112
Seldom/never
27%
14%
59%
147
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Political ideology among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
54%
32%
12%
2%
293
Weekly
34%
47%
12%
7%
112
Seldom/never
30%
31%
36%
2%
147
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Views about size of government among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
67%
27%
3%
2%
293
Weekly
64%
33%
1%
2%
112
Seldom/never
50%
46%
< 1%
3%
147
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
52%
41%
3%
4%
293
Weekly
55%
41%
4%
1%
112
Seldom/never
41%
58%
< 1%
< 1%
147
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Views about abortion among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
38%
58%
3%
293
Weekly
57%
43%
1%
112
Seldom/never
74%
24%
1%
147
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
53%
42%
2%
3%
293
Weekly
78%
20%
1%
1%
112
Seldom/never
81%
18%
< 1%
1%
147
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
45%
51%
3%
293
Weekly
64%
28%
8%
112
Seldom/never
77%
21%
2%
147
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
41%
54%
2%
3%
293
Weekly
40%
57%
1%
2%
112
Seldom/never
32%
64%
2%
2%
147
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Views about human evolution among adults in Wisconsin by frequency of prayer
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
15%
30%
2%
44%
8%
293
Weekly
38%
32%
< 1%
25%
5%
112
Seldom/never
69%
13%
2%
14%
2%
147
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.