Religious tradition among adults ages 65 and older

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Survey yearBuddhistCatholicEvangelical ProtestantHinduHistorically Black ProtestantJehovah's WitnessJewishMainline ProtestantMormonMuslimOrthodox ChristianOther ChristianOther FaithsOther World ReligionsUnaffiliated (religious "nones")Don't knowSample size
20141%24%29%< 1%6%1%3%22%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%12%< 1%9,327
2007< 1%23%30%< 1%6%1%2%25%2%< 1%1%< 1%1%< 1%8%1%8,146
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.

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DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among adults ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic< 1%< 1%< 1%28%65%8%2,131
Evangelical Protestant< 1%< 1%< 1%26%68%6%2,399
Historically Black Protestant< 1%< 1%< 1%29%64%7%401
Jewish< 1%< 1%< 1%27%60%13%320
Mainline Protestant< 1%< 1%< 1%27%65%8%2,272
Mormon< 1%< 1%< 1%27%68%5%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")< 1%< 1%< 1%35%60%4%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Religious traditionMenWomenSample size
Catholic43%57%2,131
Evangelical Protestant41%59%2,399
Historically Black Protestant38%62%401
Jewish49%51%320
Mainline Protestant42%58%2,272
Mormon40%60%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")59%41%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Catholic78%2%1%18%1%2,110
Evangelical Protestant87%4%1%4%3%2,370
Historically Black Protestant4%94%< 1%2%1%399
Jewish97%< 1%< 1%2%1%318
Mainline Protestant95%2%1%1%2%2,248
Mormon94%1%1%2%2%144
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")87%5%1%5%2%1,201
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Religious traditionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Catholic17%18%66%2,115
Evangelical Protestant5%5%90%2,376
Historically Black Protestant4%< 1%96%389
Jewish8%41%51%317
Mainline Protestant4%7%89%2,257
Mormon2%8%90%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%14%77%1,205
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic41%24%23%12%1,726
Evangelical Protestant46%24%22%8%1,952
Historically Black Protestant57%22%14%7%340
Jewish19%16%31%35%249
Mainline Protestant36%23%26%15%1,838
Mormon34%28%26%12%118
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")33%19%26%21%1,050
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic53%25%13%9%2,128
Evangelical Protestant58%26%9%6%2,391
Historically Black Protestant65%23%5%6%399
Jewish23%22%24%31%319
Mainline Protestant41%26%18%15%2,263
Mormon37%35%18%10%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")39%23%19%19%1,221
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic56%3%9%26%6%2,127
Evangelical Protestant55%2%13%29%2%2,391
Historically Black Protestant35%1%25%33%7%398
Jewish65%5%10%18%2%320
Mainline Protestant57%2%12%27%3%2,263
Mormon60%1%10%28%1%145
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")55%4%17%19%5%1,222
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Religious traditionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Catholic2%98%2,127
Evangelical Protestant3%97%2,397
Historically Black Protestant7%93%401
Jewish3%97%320
Mainline Protestant2%98%2,270
Mormon4%96%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%97%1,222
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 adults ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older 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
Catholic72%21%3%2%1%1%2,131
Evangelical Protestant89%8%1%1%< 1%1%2,399
Historically Black Protestant90%7%1%2%< 1%< 1%401
Jewish28%29%15%2%20%5%320
Mainline Protestant67%23%4%3%2%1%2,272
Mormon90%6%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%18%11%1%37%7%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic69%23%6%2%1%2,131
Evangelical Protestant83%14%2%1%1%2,399
Historically Black Protestant93%6%1%< 1%< 1%401
Jewish27%40%18%15%1%320
Mainline Protestant60%27%9%2%1%2,272
Mormon90%4%5%1%< 1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")14%16%19%49%2%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%25%18%1%2,131
Evangelical Protestant63%23%14%1%2,399
Historically Black Protestant69%21%9%< 1%401
Jewish15%47%39%< 1%320
Mainline Protestant43%33%24%1%2,272
Mormon79%8%10%2%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%14%81%1%1,225
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic72%14%4%9%2%2,131
Evangelical Protestant81%11%2%4%1%2,399
Historically Black Protestant85%8%3%2%1%401
Jewish25%12%8%52%3%320
Mainline Protestant58%20%6%14%2%2,272
Mormon87%8%1%4%< 1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%7%5%67%1%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic19%7%11%62%1%2,131
Evangelical Protestant47%9%8%35%1%2,399
Historically Black Protestant57%12%7%22%2%401
Jewish12%5%11%72%1%320
Mainline Protestant22%9%10%58%1%2,272
Mormon71%7%3%19%1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")5%1%2%91%1%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic53%8%4%33%2%2,131
Evangelical Protestant63%5%2%25%4%2,399
Historically Black Protestant73%7%3%14%3%401
Jewish23%9%5%62%2%320
Mainline Protestant50%10%5%33%3%2,272
Mormon66%6%1%22%4%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")31%7%6%55%2%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older 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
Catholic66%11%7%13%2%2,131
Evangelical Protestant79%8%4%7%2%2,399
Historically Black Protestant80%7%4%7%2%401
Jewish28%19%17%33%2%320
Mainline Protestant60%14%9%14%3%2,272
Mormon88%3%2%6%1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%11%8%39%4%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older 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
Catholic43%12%13%30%3%2,131
Evangelical Protestant50%11%10%25%4%2,399
Historically Black Protestant52%12%10%22%4%401
Jewish36%14%20%28%2%320
Mainline Protestant43%13%14%25%4%2,272
Mormon48%14%10%28%< 1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")43%12%12%31%2%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic38%8%45%6%4%2,131
Evangelical Protestant62%3%30%2%3%2,399
Historically Black Protestant50%3%39%5%3%401
Jewish17%13%49%15%7%320
Mainline Protestant31%7%52%6%3%2,272
Mormon60%3%25%8%4%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%16%58%16%2%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic33%63%2%2%2,131
Evangelical Protestant50%46%2%2%2,399
Historically Black Protestant29%66%2%4%401
Jewish23%73%2%2%320
Mainline Protestant34%62%2%2%2,272
Mormon56%41%2%< 1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%75%1%2%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic30%8%10%49%2%2,131
Evangelical Protestant66%10%5%17%2%2,399
Historically Black Protestant72%12%4%11%1%401
Jewish9%4%9%77%1%320
Mainline Protestant36%11%9%42%1%2,272
Mormon76%5%1%14%4%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%3%4%84%< 1%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older 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
Catholic27%38%5%22%9%2,131
Evangelical Protestant64%20%5%6%5%2,399
Historically Black Protestant70%16%4%4%5%401
Jewish8%19%1%61%11%320
Mainline Protestant26%34%4%25%12%2,272
Mormon40%48%3%4%5%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%8%1%73%9%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who …in heaven

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic85%9%6%2,131
Evangelical Protestant89%5%7%2,399
Historically Black Protestant91%5%5%401
Jewish28%59%13%320
Mainline Protestant76%14%10%2,272
Mormon91%6%3%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%63%13%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic60%30%10%2,131
Evangelical Protestant80%11%8%2,399
Historically Black Protestant78%11%10%401
Jewish18%72%10%320
Mainline Protestant50%36%14%2,272
Mormon49%43%8%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")14%76%10%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic40%15%45%2,131
Evangelical Protestant60%12%28%2,399
Historically Black Protestant4%8%88%401
Jewish21%9%70%320
Mainline Protestant46%12%41%2,272
Mormon68%12%20%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%15%59%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic45%34%17%4%2,131
Evangelical Protestant63%22%10%5%2,399
Historically Black Protestant36%30%26%8%401
Jewish20%30%47%3%320
Mainline Protestant43%36%17%5%2,272
Mormon65%24%7%4%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%31%40%7%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who would rather have…

Religious traditionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%36%3%5%2,131
Evangelical Protestant69%23%2%5%2,399
Historically Black Protestant23%68%3%5%401
Jewish39%51%5%5%320
Mainline Protestant63%27%5%6%2,272
Mormon76%16%7%1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")48%40%5%7%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic47%46%4%3%2,131
Evangelical Protestant58%34%4%4%2,399
Historically Black Protestant25%66%5%4%401
Jewish23%67%5%6%320
Mainline Protestant46%47%4%3%2,272
Mormon56%34%5%5%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%60%3%3%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic41%52%8%2,131
Evangelical Protestant31%64%5%2,399
Historically Black Protestant45%46%8%401
Jewish88%9%3%320
Mainline Protestant61%32%7%2,272
Mormon28%68%4%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")76%18%6%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic58%33%4%5%2,131
Evangelical Protestant24%67%4%5%2,399
Historically Black Protestant39%50%6%5%401
Jewish85%12%1%1%320
Mainline Protestant57%34%5%5%2,272
Mormon28%64%6%3%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")74%19%4%3%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic41%48%11%2,131
Evangelical Protestant15%76%9%2,399
Historically Black Protestant27%64%9%401
Jewish79%15%6%320
Mainline Protestant45%44%10%2,272
Mormon18%75%7%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")65%25%10%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older 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
Catholic42%50%3%5%2,131
Evangelical Protestant53%36%3%7%2,399
Historically Black Protestant30%57%3%10%401
Jewish25%70%1%4%320
Mainline Protestant40%51%3%6%2,272
Mormon49%43%3%5%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%63%3%4%1,225
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 ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older 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
Catholic20%30%6%35%10%2,131
Evangelical Protestant9%20%3%59%9%2,399
Historically Black Protestant13%15%4%55%13%401
Jewish66%10%6%14%4%320
Mainline Protestant26%29%6%30%9%2,272
Mormon14%20%4%53%10%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")62%12%5%16%4%1,225
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.