Key facts about Black Americans and religion
Most Black Americans are Christian, though the share who identify as such has fallen since 2007.
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3. Experiences with coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender
To better understand the coming out experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender adults, we asked them: Half or more in each group say they knew they were gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans before age 14. Far fewer say they first told someone by that age. Small shares ranging from 1% to 4% across these […]
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Key facts about the U.S. Black population
Utah saw the fastest growth in its Black population between 2010 and 2024, with an increase of 104%.
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Navigate with a compass? Fix a car engine? What Americans say they can (and can’t) do
Most Americans express confidence in their ability to do various practical tasks, but they are much less confident in their ability to do other tasks that require more specialized knowledge.
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The shares of young adults living with parents vary widely across the U.S.
In 2023, 18% of adults ages 25 to 34 were living in a parent’s home. Young men were more likely than young women to do so (20% vs. 15%).
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Americans’ views on the morality of married people having an affair % who say married people having an affair is … Note: Figures may not add to 100% or to subtotals indicated due to rounding.Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 24-30, 2025.“What Do Americans Consider Immoral?” PEW RESEARCH CENTER Americans’ views on the morality […]
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3. Religious and spiritual practices in Latin America
Explore what percentage of adults in the six countries surveyed pray daily, attend religious services weekly or wear religious symbols.
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Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past Decade and Expect More Gains
Government data shows gains in education, employment and earnings for Hispanic women, but gaps with other groups remain.
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1. What do religious ‘nones’ believe?
Many religious “nones,” which include atheists and agnostics, hold religious and spiritual beliefs in the 22 countries studied. Read about belief in spirits and God, as well as differences by gender.
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4. Spiritual and religious practices
Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by country.
