Income distribution by religious group
% of adults who have a household income of…
| Religious tradition | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 36% | 18% | 32% | 13% | 233 |
| Catholic | 36% | 19% | 26% | 19% | 6,137 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 35% | 22% | 28% | 14% | 7,462 |
| Hindu | 17% | 13% | 34% | 36% | 172 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 53% | 22% | 17% | 8% | 1,704 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 48% | 25% | 22% | 4% | 208 |
| Jewish | 16% | 15% | 24% | 44% | 708 |
| Mainline Protestant | 29% | 20% | 28% | 23% | 5,208 |
| Mormon | 27% | 20% | 33% | 20% | 594 |
| Muslim | 34% | 17% | 29% | 20% | 205 |
| Orthodox Christian | 18% | 17% | 36% | 29% | 155 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 33% | 20% | 26% | 21% | 6,790 |
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.
Learn More: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by household income
% of adults who say they…
| Income distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 66% | 20% | 5% | 1% | 7% | 2% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 65% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 9% | 2% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 62% | 19% | 5% | < 1% | 11% | 2% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 53% | 22% | 8% | < 1% | 14% | 3% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
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Importance of religion in one's life by household income
% of adults who say religion is…
| Income distribution | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 58% | 24% | 9% | 9% | 1% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 53% | 25% | 11% | 10% | 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 50% | 25% | 12% | 12% | 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 42% | 27% | 14% | 16% | < 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
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Attendance at religious services by household income
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Income distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 35% | 33% | 31% | 1% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 35% | 34% | 31% | < 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 37% | 34% | 30% | < 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 30% | 38% | 32% | < 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of prayer by household income
% of adults who pray…
| Income distribution | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 60% | 15% | 5% | 18% | 1% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 55% | 15% | 5% | 23% | < 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 53% | 16% | 6% | 25% | < 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 45% | 16% | 7% | 31% | < 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by household income
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| Income distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 27% | 10% | 8% | 54% | 1% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 24% | 9% | 9% | 58% | < 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 24% | 9% | 9% | 58% | < 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 18% | 8% | 8% | 66% | < 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of meditation by household income
% of adults who meditate…
| Income distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 45% | 9% | 4% | 40% | 2% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 41% | 8% | 4% | 46% | 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 37% | 9% | 4% | 49% | 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 34% | 9% | 5% | 51% | 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by household income
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Income distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 60% | 14% | 9% | 17% | 1% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 59% | 15% | 9% | 16% | 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 58% | 16% | 10% | 15% | 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 55% | 17% | 12% | 16% | 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by household income
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Income distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 48% | 14% | 11% | 25% | 2% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 45% | 16% | 13% | 25% | 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 44% | 18% | 14% | 23% | 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 44% | 19% | 16% | 20% | 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong by household income
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Income distribution | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 35% | 10% | 45% | 9% | 2% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 34% | 10% | 46% | 8% | 2% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 33% | 11% | 45% | 9% | 2% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 26% | 14% | 45% | 12% | 2% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by household income
% of adults who say…
| Income distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 29% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 33% | 65% | 1% | 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 37% | 61% | 1% | < 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 35% | 63% | 1% | < 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
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Frequency of reading scripture by household income
% of adults who read scripture…
| Income distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 40% | 11% | 8% | 40% | 1% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 36% | 11% | 8% | 44% | < 1% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 33% | 10% | 9% | 48% | < 1% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 25% | 9% | 9% | 56% | < 1% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Interpreting scripture by household income
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Income distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 40% | 23% | 3% | 27% | 7% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 32% | 28% | 2% | 32% | 6% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 24% | 30% | 2% | 37% | 6% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 16% | 29% | 2% | 47% | 6% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
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Belief in Heaven by household income
% of adults who …in heaven
| Income distribution | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 77% | 16% | 7% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 73% | 20% | 7% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 70% | 24% | 6% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 61% | 31% | 8% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Belief in Hell by household income
% of adults who …in hell
| Income distribution | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | 63% | 29% | 8% | 8,845 |
| $30,000-$49,999 | 60% | 33% | 7% | 5,920 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 56% | 37% | 7% | 8,723 |
| $100,000 or more | 46% | 46% | 8% | 7,002 |
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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