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 Latinos by religious group
% of Latinos who pray…
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Religious tradition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
60%
19%
7%
12%
1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
76%
15%
5%
4%
1%
718
Mainline Protestant
61%
22%
5%
10%
2%
228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
29%
12%
9%
51%
< 1%
775
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who are ages…
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Frequency of prayer
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
21%
46%
22%
11%
2,156
Weekly
36%
41%
19%
4%
624
Monthly
46%
37%
12%
5%
236
Seldom/never
46%
39%
11%
4%
705
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
13%
16%
38%
26%
7%
< 1%
2,156
Weekly
24%
23%
29%
20%
3%
< 1%
624
Monthly
31%
25%
26%
15%
3%
< 1%
236
Seldom/never
34%
22%
28%
13%
3%
< 1%
705
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
41%
59%
2,203
Weekly
51%
49%
630
Monthly
55%
45%
237
Seldom/never
67%
33%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
58%
19%
23%
2,151
Weekly
54%
23%
22%
620
Monthly
49%
30%
21%
234
Seldom/never
43%
31%
27%
699
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who have a household income of…
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Frequency of prayer
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least daily
59%
19%
14%
8%
1,842
Weekly
57%
21%
16%
7%
549
Monthly
53%
23%
17%
7%
206
Seldom/never
41%
25%
23%
11%
625
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who have completed…
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Frequency of prayer
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
61%
26%
9%
4%
2,181
Weekly
65%
22%
10%
3%
628
Monthly
62%
28%
6%
4%
235
Seldom/never
52%
31%
11%
5%
707
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least daily
46%
10%
16%
5%
23%
2,196
Weekly
35%
13%
13%
3%
36%
628
Monthly
32%
15%
10%
2%
41%
236
Seldom/never
30%
12%
11%
1%
46%
709
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
42%
58%
2,193
Weekly
41%
59%
628
Monthly
42%
58%
235
Seldom/never
31%
69%
707
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say they…
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Frequency of prayer
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 daily
72%
23%
3%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,203
Weekly
60%
34%
4%
1%
1%
1%
630
Monthly
43%
39%
14%
1%
2%
1%
237
Seldom/never
24%
26%
16%
1%
30%
3%
711
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Importance of religion in one's life among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say religion is…
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Frequency of prayer
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
78%
17%
3%
2%
1%
2,203
Weekly
54%
39%
4%
3%
< 1%
630
Monthly
35%
50%
9%
6%
1%
237
Seldom/never
16%
29%
24%
31%
1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who attend religious services…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
53%
32%
15%
< 1%
2,203
Weekly
34%
44%
21%
1%
630
Monthly
16%
62%
23%
< 1%
237
Seldom/never
8%
27%
65%
< 1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
39%
15%
8%
38%
1%
2,203
Weekly
22%
15%
11%
51%
< 1%
630
Monthly
9%
10%
13%
67%
1%
237
Seldom/never
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who meditate…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
62%
8%
3%
24%
3%
2,203
Weekly
43%
13%
6%
37%
2%
630
Monthly
26%
15%
10%
47%
3%
237
Seldom/never
20%
9%
6%
64%
1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
75%
12%
6%
6%
2%
2,203
Weekly
57%
17%
13%
12%
1%
630
Monthly
37%
21%
22%
20%
< 1%
237
Seldom/never
39%
13%
13%
35%
1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
56%
14%
11%
18%
2%
2,203
Weekly
47%
13%
13%
24%
2%
630
Monthly
40%
16%
21%
22%
1%
237
Seldom/never
41%
15%
15%
28%
1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of prayer
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
46%
9%
34%
9%
2%
2,203
Weekly
28%
12%
41%
16%
3%
630
Monthly
18%
15%
48%
16%
2%
237
Seldom/never
11%
17%
49%
21%
2%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say…
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Frequency of prayer
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 daily
30%
65%
2%
3%
2,203
Weekly
25%
70%
2%
3%
630
Monthly
18%
79%
2%
1%
237
Seldom/never
19%
79%
1%
1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who read scripture…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
55%
13%
7%
24%
1%
2,203
Weekly
30%
15%
14%
40%
1%
630
Monthly
10%
17%
17%
56%
< 1%
237
Seldom/never
4%
4%
6%
86%
< 1%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of prayer
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 daily
48%
26%
4%
16%
6%
2,203
Weekly
37%
26%
2%
27%
8%
630
Monthly
23%
24%
1%
45%
8%
237
Seldom/never
13%
14%
2%
65%
6%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who …in heaven
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Frequency of prayer
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
84%
10%
6%
2,203
Weekly
81%
13%
6%
630
Monthly
73%
19%
8%
237
Seldom/never
41%
51%
8%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who …in hell
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Frequency of prayer
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
68%
24%
7%
2,203
Weekly
67%
27%
7%
630
Monthly
55%
38%
7%
237
Seldom/never
34%
59%
7%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least daily
23%
29%
47%
2,203
Weekly
21%
28%
51%
630
Monthly
24%
29%
47%
237
Seldom/never
20%
28%
52%
711
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Political ideology among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
37%
30%
25%
8%
2,203
Weekly
28%
31%
34%
7%
630
Monthly
25%
36%
33%
5%
237
Seldom/never
19%
36%
38%
7%
711
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Views about size of government among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who would rather have…
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Frequency of prayer
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
27%
67%
3%
3%
2,203
Weekly
27%
66%
3%
3%
630
Monthly
31%
62%
3%
4%
237
Seldom/never
36%
60%
2%
3%
711
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Views about government aid to the poor among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of prayer
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
38%
54%
5%
3%
2,203
Weekly
41%
53%
3%
3%
630
Monthly
42%
52%
3%
3%
237
Seldom/never
41%
54%
5%
1%
711
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Views about abortion among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of prayer
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
37%
58%
5%
2,203
Weekly
48%
48%
4%
630
Monthly
52%
44%
4%
237
Seldom/never
65%
33%
3%
711
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Views about homosexuality among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of prayer
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
59%
32%
5%
4%
2,203
Weekly
68%
25%
4%
4%
630
Monthly
76%
16%
3%
4%
237
Seldom/never
83%
12%
3%
1%
711
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Views about same-sex marriage among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of prayer
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
45%
44%
11%
2,203
Weekly
57%
33%
10%
630
Monthly
65%
28%
7%
237
Seldom/never
78%
18%
4%
711
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Views about environmental regulation among Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say…
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Frequency of prayer
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 daily
35%
56%
3%
6%
2,203
Weekly
41%
54%
1%
3%
630
Monthly
37%
60%
2%
1%
237
Seldom/never
30%
64%
2%
4%
711
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 Latinos by frequency of prayer
% of Latinos who say humans…
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Frequency of prayer
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 daily
22%
27%
4%
41%
7%
2,203
Weekly
32%
27%
3%
35%
4%
630
Monthly
38%
22%
3%
34%
2%
237
Seldom/never
58%
17%
3%
18%
3%
711
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.