Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%34%28%1%10,296
200740%32%27%1%10,484
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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Attendance at religious services among 50-64 year olds by religious group

% of 50-64 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
Catholic37%41%22%1%2,277
Evangelical Protestant57%30%13%< 1%2,758
Historically Black Protestant52%36%11%1%622
Jewish21%46%32%< 1%236
Mainline Protestant32%43%25%< 1%1,819
Mormon72%15%12%1%168
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")5%22%72%< 1%1,838
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Attendance at religious servicesYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%3,478
Seldom/never< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Attendance at religious servicesMenWomenSample size
At least once a week42%58%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year50%50%3,478
Seldom/never55%45%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week66%15%2%13%4%3,782
Once or twice a month/a few times a year71%12%2%11%3%3,441
Seldom/never80%6%3%8%4%2,867
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Attendance at religious servicesImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week13%5%82%3,816
Once or twice a month/a few times a year13%7%81%3,455
Seldom/never10%7%83%2,888
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who have a household income of…

Attendance at religious servicesLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week32%19%30%19%3,393
Once or twice a month/a few times a year30%19%28%24%3,158
Seldom/never33%18%26%23%2,614
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who have completed…

Attendance at religious servicesHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week42%29%18%11%3,848
Once or twice a month/a few times a year42%30%17%12%3,471
Seldom/never43%30%16%11%2,896
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Attendance at religious servicesMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week69%2%16%5%9%3,847
Once or twice a month/a few times a year59%5%22%5%9%3,463
Seldom/never51%8%23%6%12%2,900
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Attendance at religious servicesParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week17%83%3,850
Once or twice a month/a few times a year17%83%3,470
Seldom/never11%89%2,909
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say they…

Attendance at religious servicesBelieve 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 once a week88%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year68%23%4%1%3%1%3,478
Seldom/never45%26%8%1%17%4%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say religion is…

Attendance at religious servicesVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%8%< 1%1%< 1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year52%37%8%2%< 1%3,478
Seldom/never24%30%21%25%1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who pray…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%11%1%2%1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year58%21%9%12%1%3,478
Seldom/never33%16%7%44%1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who attend prayer group…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%11%7%21%1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year9%11%14%66%< 1%3,478
Seldom/never4%1%2%93%< 1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who meditate…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%6%3%29%2%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year38%10%5%46%1%3,478
Seldom/never31%7%4%57%1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week82%9%4%4%1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year56%17%12%13%1%3,478
Seldom/never45%13%11%29%1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%15%9%20%2%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year43%16%15%25%1%3,478
Seldom/never44%14%13%28%1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Attendance at religious servicesReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week64%4%26%3%2%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year29%10%51%8%2%3,478
Seldom/never14%13%59%11%3%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Attendance at religious servicesThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%47%2%1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year35%63%2%1%3,478
Seldom/never26%71%2%2%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who read scripture…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week71%8%5%15%1%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year25%15%13%47%< 1%3,478
Seldom/never11%5%7%77%1%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say the holy scripture is…

Attendance at religious servicesWord 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 once a week55%28%4%9%5%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year29%30%3%30%9%3,478
Seldom/never16%18%2%56%8%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who …in heaven

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week86%8%6%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year79%14%7%3,478
Seldom/never54%36%10%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who …in hell

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week75%18%7%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year59%31%9%3,478
Seldom/never40%51%9%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week47%15%38%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year38%14%47%3,478
Seldom/never32%18%50%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Attendance at religious servicesConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%27%15%6%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year38%36%22%4%3,478
Seldom/never28%34%33%6%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who would rather have…

Attendance at religious servicesSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%37%3%3%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year54%39%4%3%3,478
Seldom/never52%39%4%4%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say government aid to the poor…

Attendance at religious servicesDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%44%4%2%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year47%48%3%1%3,478
Seldom/never38%55%5%2%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say abortion should be…

Attendance at religious servicesLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%62%4%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year60%35%5%3,478
Seldom/never72%24%4%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say homosexuality…

Attendance at religious servicesShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%52%5%4%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year63%29%5%3%3,478
Seldom/never74%19%4%4%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who …same-sex marriage

Attendance at religious servicesStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%64%7%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year53%39%8%3,478
Seldom/never66%26%9%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Attendance at religious servicesStricter 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 once a week47%48%3%3%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year41%55%2%3%3,478
Seldom/never36%59%2%3%2,911
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 50-64 year olds by religious attendance

% of 50-64 year olds who say humans…

Attendance at religious servicesEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week11%26%3%55%4%3,858
Once or twice a month/a few times a year28%32%4%32%3%3,478
Seldom/never47%22%5%21%5%2,911
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.