Attendance at religious services among married adults
% of married adults who attend religious services…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
32%
25%
< 1%
17,827
2007
44%
33%
23%
1%
20,430
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 married adults by religious group
% of married adults 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
Buddhist
19%
52%
29%
< 1%
103
Catholic
45%
39%
16%
< 1%
3,810
Evangelical Protestant
64%
26%
9%
< 1%
4,853
Hindu
19%
61%
18%
2%
131
Historically Black Protestant
63%
28%
8%
1%
626
Jehovah's Witness
90%
10%
< 1%
< 1%
124
Jewish
24%
50%
26%
< 1%
498
Mainline Protestant
36%
41%
22%
< 1%
3,444
Mormon
83%
10%
7%
< 1%
454
Muslim
46%
37%
16%
< 1%
110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
22%
73%
< 1%
3,150
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
36%
33%
24%
7,529
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
7%
43%
34%
16%
5,372
Seldom/never
8%
43%
30%
19%
4,486
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
2%
10%
31%
40%
16%
1%
7,529
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
2%
12%
37%
40%
9%
1%
5,372
Seldom/never
2%
13%
35%
37%
11%
1%
4,486
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 married adults by religious attendance
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
50%
5,483
Seldom/never
54%
46%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
10%
3%
14%
3%
7,596
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
73%
7%
5%
12%
3%
5,414
Seldom/never
79%
3%
4%
10%
3%
4,493
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
7%
77%
7,637
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
7%
76%
5,427
Seldom/never
13%
9%
78%
4,516
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
22%
20%
35%
22%
6,579
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
18%
32%
31%
4,864
Seldom/never
18%
18%
33%
31%
4,003
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.
Educational distribution among married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
28%
21%
14%
7,664
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
31%
20%
16%
5,458
Seldom/never
35%
29%
20%
15%
4,536
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
61%
7,666
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
57%
5,454
Seldom/never
37%
63%
4,545
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
88%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
63%
26%
5%
1%
4%
2%
5,483
Seldom/never
36%
26%
10%
1%
23%
5%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
91%
8%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
41%
10%
2%
< 1%
5,483
Seldom/never
19%
26%
24%
30%
1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
11%
1%
2%
1%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
22%
10%
17%
1%
5,483
Seldom/never
27%
13%
8%
52%
1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
59%
13%
9%
19%
< 1%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
7%
11%
13%
68%
< 1%
5,483
Seldom/never
3%
1%
2%
94%
< 1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
57%
7%
3%
31%
2%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
10%
5%
51%
1%
5,483
Seldom/never
26%
8%
4%
61%
1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
At least once a week
81%
10%
4%
3%
1%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
19%
14%
14%
1%
5,483
Seldom/never
42%
14%
12%
29%
1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
50%
16%
11%
21%
2%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
17%
17%
27%
1%
5,483
Seldom/never
41%
16%
15%
28%
1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
64%
5%
24%
3%
3%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
11%
52%
9%
2%
5,483
Seldom/never
10%
13%
60%
15%
2%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
53%
45%
2%
1%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
64%
1%
1%
5,483
Seldom/never
26%
72%
1%
1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
70%
10%
6%
14%
1%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
14%
14%
51%
1%
5,483
Seldom/never
8%
5%
6%
81%
< 1%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
52%
31%
4%
8%
5%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
33%
2%
33%
8%
5,483
Seldom/never
11%
17%
2%
64%
7%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
7%
7%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
76%
17%
7%
5,483
Seldom/never
47%
44%
9%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
17%
8%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
34%
8%
5,483
Seldom/never
35%
56%
8%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
16%
30%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
16%
41%
5,483
Seldom/never
33%
18%
49%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
26%
12%
5%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
38%
21%
4%
5,483
Seldom/never
27%
34%
33%
6%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
64%
30%
3%
3%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
58%
36%
3%
3%
5,483
Seldom/never
54%
38%
4%
4%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
55%
39%
4%
2%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
45%
3%
1%
5,483
Seldom/never
43%
51%
4%
2%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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%
66%
4%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
58%
38%
4%
5,483
Seldom/never
73%
23%
4%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
36%
55%
5%
4%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
67%
26%
4%
3%
5,483
Seldom/never
78%
16%
3%
3%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
66%
7%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
35%
8%
5,483
Seldom/never
71%
22%
7%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults who say…
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Attendance at religious services
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
47%
47%
3%
3%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
55%
2%
2%
5,483
Seldom/never
32%
63%
3%
2%
4,557
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 married adults by religious attendance
% of married adults 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
At least once a week
11%
26%
3%
55%
5%
7,708
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
30%
5%
29%
3%
5,483
Seldom/never
55%
19%
5%
17%
4%
4,557
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.