Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%15%5%19%1%882
200759%16%4%18%2%997
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Virginia by religious group

% of adults in Virginia who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%22%7%13%2%119
Evangelical Protestant79%13%2%4%1%243
Mainline Protestant59%19%6%16%2%185
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%13%10%55%1%171
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily17%35%29%18%490
Weekly25%34%24%17%118
Seldom/never35%34%22%10%190
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Generational cohort among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily11%13%28%35%12%1%490
Weekly10%19%30%31%10%< 1%118
Seldom/never16%28%24%24%7%< 1%190
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Gender composition among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily43%57%504
Weekly44%56%121
Seldom/never64%36%193
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily61%23%4%8%4%495
Weekly74%15%6%4%1%119
Seldom/never77%5%7%8%3%188
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Immigrant status among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily11%6%83%494
Weekly11%4%85%121
Seldom/never16%12%72%190
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Income distribution among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily27%24%30%19%439
Weekly29%21%29%21%108
Seldom/never20%15%31%34%176
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Educational distribution among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily42%30%17%11%503
Weekly36%34%20%11%120
Seldom/never25%27%24%24%193
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Marital status among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily57%6%12%8%17%502
Weekly44%3%22%6%26%121
Seldom/never47%8%9%4%33%192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily29%71%502
Weekly29%71%121
Seldom/never28%72%192
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve 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
At least daily88%10%1%< 1%< 1%1%504
Weekly60%29%9%1%1%< 1%121
Seldom/never19%22%16%< 1%35%9%193
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily86%11%1%1%1%504
Weekly39%50%8%3%< 1%121
Seldom/never7%24%35%34%1%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily66%26%8%< 1%504
Weekly20%53%27%1%121
Seldom/never6%27%67%< 1%193
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily45%16%5%33%1%504
Weekly13%10%9%68%< 1%121
Seldom/never1%2%4%93%< 1%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily53%9%6%30%2%504
Weekly27%19%5%48%< 1%121
Seldom/never16%11%6%65%2%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily80%11%6%4%< 1%504
Weekly44%34%11%10%1%121
Seldom/never25%14%15%43%3%193
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily52%14%12%20%2%504
Weekly43%19%14%24%< 1%121
Seldom/never46%14%19%22%< 1%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily55%6%33%3%2%504
Weekly18%15%56%11%1%121
Seldom/never4%20%55%18%4%193
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily44%53%1%1%504
Weekly32%65%1%2%121
Seldom/never18%80%2%< 1%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily65%12%4%19%1%504
Weekly24%13%18%44%< 1%121
Seldom/never< 1%6%6%88%< 1%193
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily54%26%5%9%6%504
Weekly22%33%1%37%7%121
Seldom/never8%5%< 1%81%6%193
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily89%7%4%504
Weekly85%9%6%121
Seldom/never33%55%12%193
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily77%17%6%504
Weekly70%23%7%121
Seldom/never26%67%7%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily46%20%34%504
Weekly49%11%40%121
Seldom/never33%21%46%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%32%15%5%504
Weekly39%41%16%5%121
Seldom/never20%44%31%5%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%38%3%2%504
Weekly59%38%1%1%121
Seldom/never50%44%4%3%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily52%41%5%3%504
Weekly51%44%4%1%121
Seldom/never44%50%3%2%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily43%54%3%504
Weekly60%37%3%121
Seldom/never86%11%3%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%46%4%2%504
Weekly70%27%2%2%121
Seldom/never90%8%2%1%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily37%57%6%504
Weekly59%33%8%121
Seldom/never80%14%7%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily45%51%2%1%504
Weekly35%63%2%1%121
Seldom/never22%73%3%2%193
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 in Virginia by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Virginia 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 daily12%33%3%48%4%504
Weekly33%38%4%22%3%121
Seldom/never73%14%3%7%3%193
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.