Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%19%6%7%1%2,883
200770%20%5%4%1%2,830
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Frequency of prayer among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic73%18%4%5%< 1%730
Evangelical Protestant76%16%4%3%1%781
Historically Black Protestant77%15%6%3%< 1%182
Mainline Protestant63%27%4%4%1%627
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%23%14%24%1%233
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily19%34%27%19%1,922
Weekly28%34%23%14%551
Monthly34%36%18%13%163
Seldom/never39%34%13%14%176
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily11%14%28%33%13%1%1,922
Weekly19%17%26%27%9%1%551
Monthly25%16%29%21%10%< 1%163
Seldom/never28%19%26%18%8%1%176
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 adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily42%58%1,959
Weekly56%44%556
Monthly66%34%168
Seldom/never62%38%181
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily65%14%4%13%4%1,937
Weekly63%10%6%18%3%549
Monthly45%10%17%25%3%168
Seldom/never57%8%12%19%4%180
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Immigrant status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily16%8%76%1,939
Weekly18%10%72%549
Monthly37%6%57%162
Seldom/never35%11%54%177
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Income distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily33%22%28%17%1,728
Weekly32%17%29%22%494
Monthly33%23%21%23%150
Seldom/never30%20%29%21%157
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Educational distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily37%34%17%12%1,946
Weekly39%29%20%12%554
Monthly50%21%19%10%166
Seldom/never39%31%20%11%180
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily52%7%12%8%21%1,956
Weekly46%7%10%5%31%555
Monthly42%6%15%3%34%167
Seldom/never37%8%11%4%39%178
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily32%68%1,952
Weekly32%68%555
Monthly28%72%168
Seldom/never30%70%180
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily85%12%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,959
Weekly65%30%3%1%1%1%556
Monthly38%44%11%2%4%1%168
Seldom/never28%29%12%2%21%8%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily77%19%2%1%1%1,959
Weekly57%37%4%2%1%556
Monthly28%59%10%< 1%2%168
Seldom/never18%54%15%12%< 1%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily43%52%5%< 1%1,959
Weekly28%64%8%< 1%556
Monthly8%83%8%1%168
Seldom/never16%60%25%< 1%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily48%8%6%37%2%1,959
Weekly26%15%11%47%1%556
Monthly21%18%19%38%4%168
Seldom/never23%16%11%49%2%181
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 adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily71%14%9%5%1%1,959
Weekly50%24%17%7%1%556
Monthly30%22%33%15%< 1%168
Seldom/never32%16%22%27%3%181
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily46%16%14%22%1%1,959
Weekly38%18%20%23%1%556
Monthly32%16%37%15%< 1%168
Seldom/never39%17%18%24%1%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily46%9%38%5%3%1,959
Weekly25%13%49%11%2%556
Monthly16%14%51%17%2%168
Seldom/never12%18%54%15%1%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily40%58%1%< 1%1,959
Weekly32%67%< 1%1%556
Monthly27%72%1%< 1%168
Seldom/never14%83%3%< 1%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily45%18%20%16%1%1,959
Weekly17%24%32%26%< 1%556
Monthly4%15%45%37%< 1%168
Seldom/never5%6%31%58%< 1%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily40%36%4%13%7%1,959
Weekly25%46%2%22%5%556
Monthly20%35%1%36%7%168
Seldom/never14%17%1%60%8%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily88%7%5%1,959
Weekly84%11%5%556
Monthly75%20%5%168
Seldom/never46%43%11%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily74%18%8%1,959
Weekly64%30%6%556
Monthly51%42%7%168
Seldom/never35%58%7%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily45%16%39%1,959
Weekly40%17%43%556
Monthly31%18%51%168
Seldom/never24%24%52%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily44%35%16%5%1,959
Weekly35%42%20%4%556
Monthly32%41%23%4%168
Seldom/never30%24%36%10%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily53%41%3%3%1,959
Weekly50%45%3%2%556
Monthly47%49%2%2%168
Seldom/never44%49%2%6%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily47%47%4%2%1,959
Weekly46%50%2%2%556
Monthly37%59%2%3%168
Seldom/never36%55%5%3%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily46%50%4%1,959
Weekly55%43%3%556
Monthly59%37%3%168
Seldom/never74%23%3%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily54%37%5%4%1,959
Weekly67%26%2%5%556
Monthly70%20%5%5%168
Seldom/never72%19%6%4%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily44%47%9%1,959
Weekly55%40%5%556
Monthly56%33%11%168
Seldom/never72%24%4%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily42%54%2%2%1,959
Weekly39%58%2%2%556
Monthly36%60%2%3%168
Seldom/never26%66%5%3%181
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who attend prayer groups 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 daily16%32%4%43%5%1,959
Weekly29%33%4%31%3%556
Monthly37%29%6%26%2%168
Seldom/never54%20%5%18%3%181
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.