Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%25%12%28%1%6,792
200731%25%11%32%1%5,816
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Frequency of prayer among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by religious group

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic43%26%11%19%1%1,854
Evangelical Protestant44%29%11%16%1%827
Historically Black Protestant63%16%11%9%< 1%175
Jewish22%21%13%42%1%231
Mainline Protestant29%31%14%25%1%1,550
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%18%11%51%< 1%1,614
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily20%36%26%18%2,181
Weekly25%36%25%14%1,680
Monthly28%37%24%11%787
Seldom/never28%36%23%13%1,968
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily12%15%30%31%12%1%2,181
Weekly15%16%30%29%9%1%1,680
Monthly18%20%27%28%7%1%787
Seldom/never17%18%28%28%8%1%1,968
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily43%57%2,222
Weekly49%51%1,709
Monthly55%45%798
Seldom/never64%36%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily54%9%4%29%3%2,203
Weekly70%5%5%17%3%1,692
Monthly68%7%6%16%3%795
Seldom/never76%5%3%13%4%1,979
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily29%11%60%2,190
Weekly17%10%73%1,694
Monthly16%10%74%783
Seldom/never13%10%77%1,975
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily44%18%21%17%1,930
Weekly31%19%29%22%1,519
Monthly30%17%26%27%712
Seldom/never27%23%28%21%1,786
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily48%28%14%11%2,207
Weekly39%29%18%14%1,704
Monthly39%31%17%13%794
Seldom/never39%31%19%11%1,994
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily46%10%13%7%23%2,214
Weekly49%9%12%4%26%1,702
Monthly47%12%9%4%28%798
Seldom/never44%11%11%4%30%1,990
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily32%68%2,217
Weekly33%67%1,703
Monthly29%71%794
Seldom/never27%73%1,996
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily51%38%8%3%1%2,222
Weekly25%59%13%3%1%1,709
Monthly13%60%23%5%< 1%798
Seldom/never7%39%37%17%< 1%1,998
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.

Attendance at religious services among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily35%40%25%< 1%2,222
Weekly20%50%29%1%1,709
Monthly8%57%35%< 1%798
Seldom/never5%33%61%< 1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily22%13%10%55%< 1%2,222
Weekly10%9%10%72%< 1%1,709
Monthly3%5%10%82%1%798
Seldom/never1%2%3%94%< 1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%10%4%35%2%2,222
Weekly29%13%7%50%1%1,709
Monthly18%15%8%58%2%798
Seldom/never15%10%5%68%1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily59%17%11%11%1%2,222
Weekly41%24%18%16%1%1,709
Monthly30%25%20%25%1%798
Seldom/never30%16%15%37%1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%17%14%18%1%2,222
Weekly42%19%17%20%2%1,709
Monthly31%19%21%27%1%798
Seldom/never35%15%17%32%1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily26%13%48%11%2%2,222
Weekly13%15%57%13%2%1,709
Monthly8%15%63%12%2%798
Seldom/never5%14%65%13%2%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily26%71%2%2%2,222
Weekly26%71%1%1%1,709
Monthly23%75%1%< 1%798
Seldom/never21%77%1%1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily32%14%10%43%1%2,222
Weekly13%13%13%60%1%1,709
Monthly4%7%12%77%< 1%798
Seldom/never2%4%6%88%< 1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord 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
At least daily25%31%2%33%9%2,222
Weekly13%33%1%45%8%1,709
Monthly11%28%1%52%8%798
Seldom/never7%19%1%66%8%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily80%13%7%2,222
Weekly74%17%9%1,709
Monthly73%19%8%798
Seldom/never55%35%10%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily56%35%9%2,222
Weekly50%40%10%1,709
Monthly52%40%8%798
Seldom/never39%52%9%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily30%20%50%2,222
Weekly35%17%48%1,709
Monthly35%18%46%798
Seldom/never33%20%47%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily29%36%29%6%2,222
Weekly26%41%29%5%1,709
Monthly22%44%29%5%798
Seldom/never24%39%31%5%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%53%4%3%2,222
Weekly51%43%3%3%1,709
Monthly52%43%2%3%798
Seldom/never54%41%2%3%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily39%56%3%2%2,222
Weekly45%50%3%2%1,709
Monthly45%51%2%2%798
Seldom/never43%52%3%1%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%39%5%2,222
Weekly63%34%3%1,709
Monthly66%31%3%798
Seldom/never73%24%4%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily73%20%4%3%2,222
Weekly78%17%3%2%1,709
Monthly80%15%3%2%798
Seldom/never82%14%3%2%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily61%29%9%2,222
Weekly69%24%7%1,709
Monthly72%21%7%798
Seldom/never75%19%5%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter 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
At least daily33%61%2%4%2,222
Weekly34%62%2%2%1,709
Monthly34%63%1%2%798
Seldom/never34%61%3%2%1,998
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by frequency of prayer

% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily34%31%5%25%5%2,222
Weekly45%28%5%20%3%1,709
Monthly48%25%5%19%3%798
Seldom/never61%17%6%14%3%1,998
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.