Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%23%11%31%1%3,223
200743%26%10%20%1%4,299
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Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic41%26%12%20%< 1%793
Evangelical Protestant51%30%8%10%1%499
Historically Black Protestant59%24%7%10%2%127
Jewish19%20%9%51%1%127
Mainline Protestant32%32%14%22%1%635
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%13%10%61%< 1%816
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily19%39%28%13%991
Weekly25%35%26%13%742
Monthly25%40%22%12%364
Seldom/never29%37%22%12%1,057
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily12%13%33%32%8%1%991
Weekly16%15%29%31%8%< 1%742
Monthly13%21%31%27%7%< 1%364
Seldom/never19%18%29%26%7%1%1,057
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily39%61%1,009
Weekly50%50%753
Monthly59%41%367
Seldom/never64%36%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily62%13%6%16%3%997
Weekly70%9%4%14%2%745
Monthly63%4%11%20%2%362
Seldom/never75%4%8%12%2%1,063
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily18%10%72%992
Weekly16%8%77%747
Monthly21%11%68%364
Seldom/never16%13%71%1,055
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily39%18%27%16%896
Weekly30%18%31%21%673
Monthly27%14%29%30%336
Seldom/never23%21%28%27%970
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily46%30%15%9%1,000
Weekly38%31%20%12%751
Monthly40%27%18%15%364
Seldom/never30%29%24%18%1,069
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily49%8%12%7%23%1,007
Weekly50%6%12%4%28%751
Monthly49%8%9%4%31%366
Seldom/never45%10%9%3%33%1,068
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily37%63%1,008
Weekly28%72%752
Monthly31%69%367
Seldom/never22%78%1,068
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least daily73%23%3%1%< 1%< 1%1,009
Weekly53%40%5%1%1%< 1%753
Monthly38%44%12%1%4%2%367
Seldom/never21%29%16%1%27%6%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily60%32%6%2%< 1%1,009
Weekly33%55%11%1%< 1%753
Monthly18%57%21%4%< 1%367
Seldom/never4%31%35%29%< 1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily32%47%21%1%1,009
Weekly20%57%24%< 1%753
Monthly6%64%30%< 1%367
Seldom/never2%33%65%< 1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily16%11%16%57%< 1%1,009
Weekly9%10%13%69%< 1%753
Monthly5%2%16%77%< 1%367
Seldom/never< 1%1%4%94%< 1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily30%9%10%50%1%1,009
Weekly19%11%10%60%1%753
Monthly12%12%19%55%1%367
Seldom/never11%7%10%70%1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily28%15%28%28%1%1,009
Weekly23%20%29%26%1%753
Monthly20%22%34%24%< 1%367
Seldom/never30%17%32%22%< 1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily31%8%53%6%2%1,009
Weekly18%12%57%12%1%753
Monthly14%14%58%13%1%367
Seldom/never4%16%60%19%1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily31%66%1%2%1,009
Weekly28%71%< 1%1%753
Monthly24%75%< 1%< 1%367
Seldom/never20%78%1%< 1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily27%15%18%40%< 1%1,009
Weekly9%15%19%56%< 1%753
Monthly2%9%19%70%1%367
Seldom/never1%3%7%90%< 1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily32%35%4%21%8%1,009
Weekly16%40%2%33%8%753
Monthly14%31%1%49%6%367
Seldom/never7%15%1%72%6%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily86%8%6%1,009
Weekly81%12%7%753
Monthly73%19%8%367
Seldom/never41%49%10%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily68%24%7%1,009
Weekly60%32%8%753
Monthly50%41%8%367
Seldom/never30%61%9%1,070
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily39%16%45%1,009
Weekly39%16%45%753
Monthly38%14%48%367
Seldom/never26%16%57%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily36%34%24%6%1,009
Weekly30%41%24%5%753
Monthly25%45%27%3%367
Seldom/never19%42%35%4%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%44%2%4%1,009
Weekly50%44%3%3%753
Monthly51%45%1%3%367
Seldom/never49%45%3%3%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily45%50%3%1%1,009
Weekly44%50%4%1%753
Monthly48%48%2%2%367
Seldom/never38%58%3%2%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%42%5%1,009
Weekly57%40%3%753
Monthly71%27%1%367
Seldom/never78%19%3%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily62%31%3%4%1,009
Weekly76%18%3%3%753
Monthly77%16%3%4%367
Seldom/never84%12%2%1%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%39%9%1,009
Weekly64%29%8%753
Monthly69%27%4%367
Seldom/never80%16%4%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily38%56%3%3%1,009
Weekly37%60%1%2%753
Monthly37%60%1%2%367
Seldom/never30%65%2%2%1,070
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily22%33%5%35%5%1,009
Weekly34%35%4%24%3%753
Monthly47%26%4%22%1%367
Seldom/never69%14%4%11%2%1,070
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.