Religious tradition among 18-29 year olds

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Survey yearBuddhistCatholicEvangelical ProtestantHinduHistorically Black ProtestantJehovah's WitnessJewishMainline ProtestantMormonMuslimOrthodox ChristianOther ChristianOther FaithsOther World ReligionsUnaffiliated (religious "nones")Don't knowSample size
20141%16%20%1%6%1%2%10%2%2%1%< 1%2%< 1%36%1%5,544
20071%22%22%< 1%8%1%2%12%2%1%1%< 1%2%< 1%25%1%4,242
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

Generational cohort among 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic64%36%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant61%39%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant61%39%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%298
Jewish59%41%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant66%34%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%586
Mormon63%37%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")63%37%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Religious traditionMenWomenSample size
Catholic49%51%890
Evangelical Protestant46%54%1,092
Historically Black Protestant41%59%298
Jewish56%44%104
Mainline Protestant47%53%586
Mormon55%45%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")56%44%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who identify as…

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Catholic44%5%5%44%2%884
Evangelical Protestant65%8%3%17%7%1,087
Historically Black Protestant1%93%< 1%5%1%298
Jewish82%5%1%9%4%102
Mainline Protestant70%5%4%14%7%583
Mormon84%2%1%10%4%113
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")59%11%7%17%5%1,986
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Religious traditionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Catholic23%26%51%880
Evangelical Protestant11%13%76%1,077
Historically Black Protestant7%9%84%292
Jewish12%15%73%104
Mainline Protestant10%11%79%579
Mormon3%8%89%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")11%18%70%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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic44%18%25%13%772
Evangelical Protestant42%24%24%10%984
Historically Black Protestant55%21%18%5%258
Mainline Protestant38%22%24%15%520
Mormon39%17%32%12%108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%22%23%14%1,780
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic47%36%14%4%884
Evangelical Protestant39%44%13%4%1,091
Historically Black Protestant45%44%8%3%298
Jewish34%28%27%12%104
Mainline Protestant40%41%14%5%586
Mormon33%44%16%7%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")43%39%14%4%2,002
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.

Marital status among 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic14%15%4%< 1%67%886
Evangelical Protestant24%11%4%< 1%62%1,090
Historically Black Protestant11%7%3%< 1%80%298
Jewish18%4%2%< 1%76%104
Mainline Protestant17%11%3%< 1%68%585
Mormon34%5%< 1%< 1%61%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")11%14%3%< 1%72%2,000
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Religious traditionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Catholic22%78%889
Evangelical Protestant28%72%1,090
Historically Black Protestant32%68%295
Jewish13%87%104
Mainline Protestant25%75%586
Mormon29%71%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%83%1,999
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

Belief in God among 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic55%32%8%1%3%1%890
Evangelical Protestant83%14%2%< 1%< 1%1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant84%14%1%< 1%1%< 1%298
Jewish36%28%12%< 1%22%2%104
Mainline Protestant61%29%6%< 1%1%2%586
Mormon84%13%1%< 1%1%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%20%14%< 1%39%5%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic44%40%12%3%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant74%23%2%1%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant76%21%2%1%< 1%298
Jewish37%34%24%5%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant44%42%11%2%< 1%586
Mormon80%18%1%1%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%22%29%39%< 1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic28%50%21%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant57%33%10%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant44%49%7%< 1%298
Jewish20%54%27%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant28%51%20%< 1%586
Mormon81%13%7%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%28%68%< 1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic43%25%10%22%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant73%19%4%5%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant70%18%6%5%1%298
Jewish30%21%7%42%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant43%29%8%20%< 1%586
Mormon83%12%2%3%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%10%7%68%< 1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic13%12%11%64%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant37%19%11%34%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant27%17%13%42%< 1%298
Jewish19%16%8%58%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant16%13%12%59%< 1%586
Mormon72%9%1%18%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%4%5%88%< 1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic26%10%6%57%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant37%8%3%50%1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant35%9%4%50%1%298
Jewish31%8%7%51%3%104
Mainline Protestant21%11%5%62%1%586
Mormon51%14%< 1%35%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%11%5%63%1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic48%21%15%15%1%890
Evangelical Protestant70%16%8%6%1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant63%20%10%7%< 1%298
Jewish47%15%9%29%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant45%27%12%15%1%586
Mormon80%10%3%6%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%20%10%32%1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic46%19%14%21%1%890
Evangelical Protestant45%23%12%20%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant37%18%14%29%2%298
Jewish47%23%10%20%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant46%21%14%19%< 1%586
Mormon54%31%11%4%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")51%18%11%20%1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic21%14%50%13%2%890
Evangelical Protestant51%9%34%4%2%1,092
Historically Black Protestant42%10%43%4%1%298
Jewish17%17%57%9%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant25%15%52%8%1%586
Mormon69%8%19%3%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")5%21%53%19%2%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic20%79%1%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant37%60%1%1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant25%73%1%1%298
Jewish15%85%1%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant22%76%1%< 1%586
Mormon60%40%< 1%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%84%1%1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic19%12%13%55%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant57%17%7%18%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant46%19%11%24%< 1%298
Jewish23%8%7%60%1%104
Mainline Protestant25%16%11%47%< 1%586
Mormon78%11%< 1%11%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")7%7%6%80%< 1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic22%39%2%31%7%890
Evangelical Protestant39%42%3%11%4%1,092
Historically Black Protestant42%39%1%11%6%298
Jewish12%31%1%50%4%104
Mainline Protestant19%45%1%29%5%586
Mormon22%66%5%7%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")7%11%1%76%5%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who …in heaven

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic86%10%4%890
Evangelical Protestant91%6%4%1,092
Historically Black Protestant96%4%< 1%298
Jewish51%41%8%104
Mainline Protestant86%9%5%586
Mormon97%2%1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%54%9%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic67%28%5%890
Evangelical Protestant84%12%4%1,092
Historically Black Protestant83%15%3%298
Jewish28%65%6%104
Mainline Protestant74%21%5%586
Mormon68%25%8%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%63%7%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic36%20%44%890
Evangelical Protestant52%17%31%1,092
Historically Black Protestant13%12%75%298
Jewish35%4%61%104
Mainline Protestant43%20%37%586
Mormon81%4%15%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%24%55%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic28%38%29%5%890
Evangelical Protestant40%36%16%7%1,092
Historically Black Protestant29%40%26%6%298
Jewish21%38%39%3%104
Mainline Protestant28%43%20%8%586
Mormon59%26%9%6%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")16%36%40%8%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who would rather have…

Religious traditionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Catholic37%60%1%2%890
Evangelical Protestant53%42%2%3%1,092
Historically Black Protestant22%75%1%3%298
Jewish32%64%3%2%104
Mainline Protestant48%49%1%3%586
Mormon68%30%1%2%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")43%52%2%3%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic43%53%3%1%890
Evangelical Protestant50%46%3%1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant30%62%6%2%298
Jewish31%67%2%< 1%104
Mainline Protestant47%49%3%1%586
Mormon66%31%2%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%59%3%2%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic50%48%2%890
Evangelical Protestant33%66%1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant56%42%2%298
Jewish76%23%1%104
Mainline Protestant54%44%2%586
Mormon23%77%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")71%26%3%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic80%17%2%2%890
Evangelical Protestant53%40%5%3%1,092
Historically Black Protestant68%26%4%2%298
Jewish77%21%1%1%104
Mainline Protestant80%16%3%1%586
Mormon36%61%3%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")90%7%2%1%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic72%24%4%890
Evangelical Protestant47%47%6%1,092
Historically Black Protestant62%32%6%298
Jewish75%21%4%104
Mainline Protestant73%22%5%586
Mormon20%78%1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")86%10%4%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say…

Religious traditionStricter 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
Catholic35%62%2%2%890
Evangelical Protestant42%55%1%2%1,092
Historically Black Protestant39%57%1%3%298
Jewish27%73%< 1%1%104
Mainline Protestant35%61%1%2%586
Mormon51%47%1%1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%70%2%3%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 year olds who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic41%30%3%24%2%890
Evangelical Protestant15%32%2%49%2%1,092
Historically Black Protestant24%42%1%32%1%298
Jewish58%19%3%17%3%104
Mainline Protestant31%35%4%26%3%586
Mormon12%35%1%47%5%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")68%14%4%12%2%2,003
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.