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Attendance at religious services among younger Millennials by religious group
% of younger Millennials who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
26%
53%
21%
< 1%
533
Evangelical Protestant
58%
34%
8%
< 1%
643
Historically Black Protestant
48%
47%
5%
< 1%
184
Mainline Protestant
32%
49%
18%
< 1%
371
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
29%
67%
< 1%
1,180
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.
Age distribution among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,244
Seldom/never
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
50%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
52%
1,244
Seldom/never
57%
43%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who identify as…
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Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
20%
5%
19%
5%
909
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
12%
8%
24%
6%
1,234
Seldom/never
60%
9%
6%
19%
5%
1,114
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
17%
67%
904
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
13%
22%
65%
1,224
Seldom/never
11%
21%
68%
1,110
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
20%
27%
14%
760
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
20%
24%
18%
1,074
Seldom/never
43%
20%
22%
16%
958
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
43%
8%
1%
914
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
43%
10%
1%
1,240
Seldom/never
49%
39%
10%
1%
1,120
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
4%
2%
< 1%
83%
914
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
11%
1%
< 1%
82%
1,240
Seldom/never
6%
13%
2%
< 1%
80%
1,120
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
87%
914
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
12%
88%
1,241
Seldom/never
12%
88%
1,122
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 God among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
14%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
28%
9%
< 1%
10%
2%
1,244
Seldom/never
22%
19%
15%
1%
39%
5%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
15%
2%
1%
< 1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
46%
17%
6%
< 1%
1,244
Seldom/never
11%
20%
28%
41%
< 1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
18%
4%
6%
< 1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
25%
11%
27%
< 1%
1,244
Seldom/never
14%
10%
6%
70%
< 1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who attend prayer group…
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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
At least once a week
54%
18%
8%
19%
< 1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
5%
13%
14%
68%
< 1%
1,244
Seldom/never
3%
2%
3%
91%
< 1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials 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
At least once a week
41%
10%
4%
45%
< 1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
10%
6%
61%
1%
1,244
Seldom/never
20%
10%
5%
64%
1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
15%
5%
6%
1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
25%
15%
16%
1%
1,244
Seldom/never
36%
20%
10%
33%
1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials 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
At least once a week
47%
25%
10%
17%
1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
47%
19%
13%
21%
1%
1,244
Seldom/never
52%
18%
11%
19%
1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials 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
At least once a week
55%
10%
29%
4%
2%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
17%
53%
12%
2%
1,244
Seldom/never
6%
23%
51%
19%
1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say…
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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
At least once a week
32%
66%
1%
1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
80%
1%
1%
1,244
Seldom/never
14%
84%
< 1%
1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who read scripture…
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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
At least once a week
60%
16%
7%
17%
< 1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
15%
17%
14%
53%
< 1%
1,244
Seldom/never
7%
5%
4%
83%
< 1%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials 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
At least once a week
41%
44%
3%
10%
2%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
36%
2%
39%
6%
1,244
Seldom/never
6%
14%
< 1%
76%
4%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
91%
6%
3%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
77%
18%
5%
1,244
Seldom/never
40%
52%
8%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
15%
3%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
36%
5%
1,244
Seldom/never
33%
60%
7%
1,122
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Party affiliation among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
18%
35%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
16%
51%
1,244
Seldom/never
23%
24%
53%
1,122
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Political ideology among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
40%
17%
6%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
39%
29%
7%
1,244
Seldom/never
19%
33%
41%
7%
1,122
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Views about size of government among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
49%
2%
2%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
57%
1%
2%
1,244
Seldom/never
45%
51%
2%
3%
1,122
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Views about government aid to the poor among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
49%
3%
1%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
56%
2%
1%
1,244
Seldom/never
36%
59%
3%
1%
1,122
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Views about abortion among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
67%
2%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
39%
2%
1,244
Seldom/never
71%
27%
2%
1,122
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Views about homosexuality among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
39%
3%
2%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
84%
13%
2%
1%
1,244
Seldom/never
91%
7%
1%
1%
1,122
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Views about same-sex marriage among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
48%
5%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
76%
19%
5%
1,244
Seldom/never
88%
10%
2%
1,122
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Views about environmental regulation among younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say…
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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
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
56%
2%
2%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
66%
1%
2%
1,244
Seldom/never
27%
68%
2%
3%
1,122
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 younger Millennials by religious attendance
% of younger Millennials who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
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
At least once a week
18%
32%
2%
45%
3%
915
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
28%
3%
23%
2%
1,244
Seldom/never
71%
12%
3%
12%
2%
1,122
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.