Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%15%5%18%1%8,845
200764%15%5%15%1%8,068
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.

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Frequency of prayer among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by religious group

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic62%19%6%12%1%1,812
Evangelical Protestant78%14%3%4%1%2,370
Historically Black Protestant79%12%3%4%1%791
Jehovah's Witness85%12%2%1%< 1%102
Mainline Protestant59%21%6%14%1%1,208
Mormon83%10%2%5%< 1%131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%14%7%50%1%1,852
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily20%31%27%22%5,357
Weekly32%30%24%15%1,272
Monthly34%33%19%15%445
Seldom/never43%28%16%13%1,612
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily11%15%25%32%15%2%5,357
Weekly19%19%23%27%10%1%1,272
Monthly19%24%23%24%9%1%445
Seldom/never27%25%20%20%9%1%1,612
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily36%64%5,417
Weekly44%56%1,277
Monthly51%49%445
Seldom/never60%40%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily49%21%2%23%5%5,370
Weekly53%16%2%26%4%1,266
Monthly52%13%3%28%3%443
Seldom/never67%7%4%17%5%1,599
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 adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily20%9%71%5,322
Weekly20%10%70%1,256
Monthly22%12%66%435
Seldom/never15%13%72%1,587
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 adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily61%30%7%2%5,400
Weekly64%28%6%2%1,272
Monthly64%27%6%4%443
Seldom/never55%32%9%4%1,614
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily31%9%22%13%25%5,402
Weekly23%11%20%9%37%1,273
Monthly24%16%16%6%38%444
Seldom/never19%12%17%5%46%1,610
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily29%71%5,406
Weekly31%69%1,276
Monthly28%72%445
Seldom/never22%78%1,613
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily82%14%2%1%< 1%< 1%5,417
Weekly65%29%4%1%1%1%1,277
Monthly42%40%11%1%4%2%445
Seldom/never22%25%14%1%33%6%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily79%17%3%1%1%5,417
Weekly46%42%8%4%< 1%1,277
Monthly26%46%18%9%1%445
Seldom/never12%25%26%36%1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily49%32%18%1%5,417
Weekly28%42%30%1%1,277
Monthly8%52%39%1%445
Seldom/never5%22%73%< 1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily39%13%9%39%1%5,417
Weekly18%12%10%59%< 1%1,277
Monthly7%9%10%74%1%445
Seldom/never3%2%3%92%< 1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%7%3%30%2%5,417
Weekly36%12%5%46%1%1,277
Monthly21%18%8%52%1%445
Seldom/never18%9%5%67%1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily74%11%6%8%1%5,417
Weekly50%21%13%15%1%1,277
Monthly35%23%16%25%1%445
Seldom/never29%14%11%45%1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily52%13%10%23%2%5,417
Weekly45%16%13%26%1%1,277
Monthly39%15%18%28%1%445
Seldom/never41%13%12%34%1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily47%7%38%5%2%5,417
Weekly28%11%48%10%2%1,277
Monthly13%12%60%14%1%445
Seldom/never7%16%59%17%2%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily34%63%2%1%5,417
Weekly25%72%1%1%1,277
Monthly20%78%1%1%445
Seldom/never17%81%1%1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%12%7%23%1%5,417
Weekly27%16%12%45%< 1%1,277
Monthly8%13%14%65%< 1%445
Seldom/never5%4%6%85%< 1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily52%25%3%14%6%5,417
Weekly37%30%1%25%6%1,277
Monthly20%27%2%41%11%445
Seldom/never12%13%1%67%8%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily88%7%5%5,417
Weekly84%10%6%1,277
Monthly77%16%7%445
Seldom/never40%50%10%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily73%20%7%5,417
Weekly69%24%7%1,277
Monthly56%34%9%445
Seldom/never32%59%9%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily29%22%49%5,417
Weekly28%22%50%1,277
Monthly24%27%50%445
Seldom/never20%27%53%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily39%31%22%9%5,417
Weekly31%34%27%8%1,277
Monthly26%36%32%7%445
Seldom/never18%34%40%8%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily37%56%3%4%5,417
Weekly36%59%2%3%1,277
Monthly41%53%2%5%445
Seldom/never39%54%3%4%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily35%58%5%3%5,417
Weekly38%57%4%2%1,277
Monthly34%59%3%4%445
Seldom/never31%64%3%1%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%54%5%5,417
Weekly51%45%4%1,277
Monthly55%41%5%445
Seldom/never69%28%4%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%41%4%4%5,417
Weekly67%28%2%3%1,277
Monthly70%24%3%3%445
Seldom/never82%13%3%2%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%51%9%5,417
Weekly55%36%9%1,277
Monthly62%29%8%445
Seldom/never76%18%6%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily41%51%3%5%5,417
Weekly40%56%1%3%1,277
Monthly35%61%2%3%445
Seldom/never31%63%2%3%1,617
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 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 daily18%27%3%45%6%5,417
Weekly27%30%3%36%3%1,277
Monthly35%23%5%33%5%445
Seldom/never62%14%5%16%3%1,617
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.