Generational cohort among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
1,925
2007
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
86%
14%
< 1%
1,733
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Gender composition among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
54%
46%
1,925
2007
56%
44%
1,733
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Racial and ethnic composition among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
73%
5%
3%
17%
3%
1,909
2007
83%
4%
2%
8%
3%
1,718
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
19%
6%
74%
1,909
2007
10%
6%
84%
1,720
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
28%
20%
26%
26%
1,743
2007
20%
22%
34%
25%
1,484
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.
Educational distribution among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
41%
28%
18%
13%
1,919
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Marital status among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
58%
7%
19%
5%
11%
1,919
2007
63%
6%
18%
4%
10%
1,727
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
18%
82%
1,920
2007
15%
85%
1,731
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Importance of religion in one's life among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
47%
16%
7%
< 1%
1,925
2007
22%
49%
20%
8%
1%
1,733
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 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
42%
39%
< 1%
1,925
2007
15%
41%
43%
1%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
24%
12%
27%
1%
1,925
2007
31%
25%
11%
30%
2%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
11%
6%
7%
77%
< 1%
1,925
2007
6%
5%
5%
84%
< 1%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
33%
10%
5%
51%
1%
1,925
2007
32%
9%
6%
52%
1%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
17%
15%
23%
1%
1,925
2007
33%
17%
18%
29%
3%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
19%
17%
22%
1%
1,925
2007
38%
14%
19%
26%
2%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
13%
57%
12%
3%
1,925
2007
7%
14%
68%
7%
3%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
69%
2%
1%
1,925
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Frequency of reading scripture among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
15%
9%
10%
66%
< 1%
1,925
2007
9%
7%
11%
72%
1%
1,733
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Interpreting scripture among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
26%
2%
49%
8%
1,925
2007
9%
23%
2%
54%
12%
1,733
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Belief in Heaven among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
68%
22%
10%
1,925
2007
57%
29%
15%
1,733
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Belief in Hell among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
43%
10%
1,925
2007
36%
49%
15%
1,733
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.
Party affiliation among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
34%
16%
50%
1,925
2007
29%
15%
56%
1,733
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Political ideology among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
39%
27%
4%
1,925
2007
27%
42%
27%
4%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
41%
3%
4%
1,925
2007
48%
41%
5%
5%
1,733
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 who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
52%
3%
2%
1,925
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Views about abortion among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
67%
29%
4%
1,925
2007
76%
19%
5%
1,733
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Views about homosexuality among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
75%
18%
4%
3%
1,925
2007
66%
25%
5%
4%
1,733
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Views about same-sex marriage among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
% of 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
63%
28%
8%
1,925
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Views about environmental regulation among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
36%
60%
2%
3%
1,925
2007
25%
69%
4%
2%
1,733
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Views about human evolution among 50-64 year olds who say they believe in God; fairly certain
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
26%
6%
19%
4%
1,925
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