Importance of religion in one's life among 18-29 year olds
% of 18-29 year olds who say religion is…
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Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
28%
16%
16%
< 1%
5,544
2007
45%
32%
13%
9%
< 1%
4,242
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 18-29 year olds by religious group
% of 18-29 year olds who say religion is…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
44%
40%
12%
3%
< 1%
890
Evangelical Protestant
74%
23%
2%
1%
< 1%
1,092
Historically Black Protestant
76%
21%
2%
1%
< 1%
298
Jewish
37%
34%
24%
5%
< 1%
104
Mainline Protestant
44%
42%
11%
2%
< 1%
586
Mormon
80%
18%
1%
1%
< 1%
114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
9%
22%
29%
39%
< 1%
2,003
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.
Generational cohort among 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
60%
40%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,151
Somewhat important
64%
36%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,542
Not too important
65%
35%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
909
Not at all important
65%
35%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
46%
54%
2,151
Somewhat important
49%
51%
1,542
Not too important
52%
48%
909
Not at all important
63%
37%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
48%
21%
5%
21%
5%
2,133
Somewhat important
53%
11%
7%
23%
5%
1,530
Not too important
61%
8%
11%
15%
5%
902
Not at all important
69%
6%
7%
15%
4%
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.
Immigrant status among 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
18%
14%
69%
2,125
Somewhat important
14%
20%
66%
1,517
Not too important
13%
19%
68%
901
Not at all important
11%
18%
71%
904
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who have a household income of…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Very important
47%
20%
23%
10%
1,875
Somewhat important
41%
22%
23%
13%
1,358
Not too important
36%
25%
23%
16%
805
Not at all important
39%
20%
26%
16%
836
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
43%
40%
13%
4%
2,146
Somewhat important
44%
39%
14%
4%
1,540
Not too important
37%
40%
17%
5%
907
Not at all important
38%
39%
17%
5%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
23%
9%
4%
< 1%
64%
2,149
Somewhat important
12%
16%
3%
< 1%
70%
1,539
Not too important
12%
11%
2%
< 1%
75%
905
Not at all important
10%
14%
3%
< 1%
74%
914
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
29%
71%
2,145
Somewhat important
21%
79%
1,540
Not too important
14%
86%
908
Not at all important
13%
87%
916
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds 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
Very important
85%
12%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
2,151
Somewhat important
47%
38%
8%
1%
4%
2%
1,542
Not too important
13%
30%
23%
< 1%
28%
6%
909
Not at all important
9%
9%
12%
< 1%
63%
7%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who attend religious services…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
56%
32%
11%
< 1%
2,151
Somewhat important
13%
59%
28%
< 1%
1,542
Not too important
3%
38%
59%
< 1%
909
Not at all important
2%
12%
86%
< 1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who pray…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
76%
17%
4%
4%
< 1%
2,151
Somewhat important
31%
29%
13%
27%
< 1%
1,542
Not too important
8%
13%
9%
71%
< 1%
909
Not at all important
5%
4%
3%
88%
< 1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who attend prayer group…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
37%
17%
11%
34%
< 1%
2,151
Somewhat important
7%
11%
10%
71%
< 1%
1,542
Not too important
2%
2%
4%
92%
< 1%
909
Not at all important
2%
1%
2%
95%
< 1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who meditate…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
41%
9%
3%
46%
1%
2,151
Somewhat important
23%
11%
6%
59%
< 1%
1,542
Not too important
16%
11%
6%
66%
1%
909
Not at all important
20%
9%
4%
66%
1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
71%
15%
7%
6%
1%
2,151
Somewhat important
41%
24%
15%
19%
1%
1,542
Not too important
30%
23%
13%
33%
1%
909
Not at all important
35%
17%
8%
38%
2%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
47%
21%
11%
20%
1%
2,151
Somewhat important
47%
18%
13%
21%
1%
1,542
Not too important
47%
20%
14%
18%
1%
909
Not at all important
51%
19%
9%
21%
< 1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Importance of religion in one's life
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
50%
9%
33%
5%
3%
2,151
Somewhat important
11%
18%
59%
11%
1%
1,542
Not too important
2%
22%
57%
18%
1%
909
Not at all important
2%
22%
50%
25%
1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds 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
Very important
33%
64%
2%
1%
2,151
Somewhat important
19%
80%
1%
< 1%
1,542
Not too important
13%
86%
1%
< 1%
909
Not at all important
12%
87%
< 1%
1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who read scripture…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
55%
17%
8%
20%
1%
2,151
Somewhat important
13%
14%
12%
60%
1%
1,542
Not too important
3%
6%
6%
85%
< 1%
909
Not at all important
4%
3%
3%
89%
< 1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds 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
Very important
40%
41%
3%
12%
5%
2,151
Somewhat important
13%
36%
1%
43%
8%
1,542
Not too important
4%
12%
< 1%
76%
7%
909
Not at all important
3%
4%
< 1%
90%
3%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
90%
7%
3%
2,151
Somewhat important
78%
16%
6%
1,542
Not too important
44%
47%
9%
909
Not at all important
17%
75%
8%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who …in hell
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
79%
17%
4%
2,151
Somewhat important
61%
32%
6%
1,542
Not too important
33%
60%
7%
909
Not at all important
13%
81%
6%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
42%
21%
38%
2,151
Somewhat important
31%
20%
49%
1,542
Not too important
26%
19%
54%
909
Not at all important
17%
23%
60%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
38%
35%
19%
8%
2,151
Somewhat important
22%
40%
31%
8%
1,542
Not too important
16%
41%
37%
6%
909
Not at all important
12%
31%
49%
8%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who would rather have…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
43%
52%
2%
3%
2,151
Somewhat important
42%
53%
1%
3%
1,542
Not too important
44%
50%
2%
4%
909
Not at all important
43%
52%
2%
3%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who say government aid to the poor…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
45%
49%
4%
2%
2,151
Somewhat important
40%
56%
3%
1%
1,542
Not too important
36%
58%
4%
1%
909
Not at all important
34%
62%
2%
1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
34%
63%
3%
2,151
Somewhat important
61%
37%
2%
1,542
Not too important
77%
21%
3%
909
Not at all important
79%
18%
2%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who say homosexuality…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
57%
36%
4%
3%
2,151
Somewhat important
85%
11%
2%
1%
1,542
Not too important
91%
5%
1%
2%
909
Not at all important
93%
5%
1%
1%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who …same-sex marriage
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
49%
45%
6%
2,151
Somewhat important
80%
16%
4%
1,542
Not too important
88%
9%
3%
909
Not at all important
90%
7%
3%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds 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
Very important
39%
57%
2%
3%
2,151
Somewhat important
34%
63%
1%
2%
1,542
Not too important
25%
71%
1%
3%
909
Not at all important
21%
75%
2%
2%
918
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 18-29 year olds by importance of religion
% of 18-29 year olds who say humans…
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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
Very important
17%
33%
2%
45%
3%
2,151
Somewhat important
45%
30%
5%
18%
2%
1,542
Not too important
72%
12%
4%
10%
1%
909
Not at all important
79%
9%
2%
8%
2%
918
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.