Educational distribution among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Buddhist21%29%31%20%160
Catholic43%29%18%10%4,642
Evangelical Protestant47%36%12%5%2,780
Hindu7%10%29%55%117
Historically Black Protestant51%35%9%5%569
Jewish17%22%33%28%547
Mainline Protestant37%30%19%14%3,622
Mormon43%36%13%8%115
Orthodox Christian26%32%20%23%108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%33%19%12%6,791
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 who seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are ages…

Educational distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
High school or less25%29%26%20%5,794
Some college31%33%24%13%5,392
College21%40%26%13%5,239
Post-graduate degree10%44%28%18%3,574
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Educational distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
High school or less18%12%25%31%13%2%5,794
Some college20%18%26%28%8%1%5,392
College9%22%31%30%8%1%5,239
Post-graduate degree2%17%35%35%11%1%3,574
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Educational distributionMenWomenSample size
High school or less54%46%5,846
Some college50%50%5,453
College51%49%5,338
Post-graduate degree50%50%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who identify as…

Educational distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
High school or less67%9%2%18%4%5,791
Some college72%8%3%12%4%5,382
College78%5%6%8%3%5,262
Post-graduate degree78%5%9%6%3%3,614
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.

Immigrant status among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Educational distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
High school or less14%10%76%5,737
Some college9%13%78%5,397
College12%12%76%5,310
Post-graduate degree17%12%71%3,626
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 adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have a household income of…

Educational distributionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
High school or less49%23%19%9%4,976
Some college31%23%30%16%4,840
College13%17%34%36%4,790
Post-graduate degree8%10%30%51%3,261
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Educational distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
High school or less39%9%14%8%29%5,824
Some college41%9%14%5%31%5,437
College54%9%9%3%25%5,308
Post-graduate degree63%8%9%4%16%3,648
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Educational distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
High school or less23%77%5,833
Some college27%73%5,437
College28%72%5,328
Post-graduate degree31%69%3,650
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they…

Educational distributionBelieve 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
High school or less54%25%7%1%11%2%5,846
Some college49%25%7%1%15%4%5,453
College40%25%10%< 1%21%4%5,338
Post-graduate degree34%27%10%1%23%5%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say religion is…

Educational distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
High school or less38%33%14%14%1%5,846
Some college31%32%18%18%1%5,453
College24%32%21%22%1%5,338
Post-graduate degree23%30%22%25%1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who attend religious services…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less14%36%50%1%5,846
Some college11%40%49%< 1%5,453
College13%39%48%< 1%5,338
Post-graduate degree13%40%47%< 1%3,661
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 adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who pray…

Educational distributionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less41%17%8%33%1%5,846
Some college37%18%8%36%1%5,453
College30%18%7%44%1%5,338
Post-graduate degree29%17%8%45%1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who meditate…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less28%7%4%60%2%5,846
Some college30%10%4%55%1%5,453
College29%9%6%55%1%5,338
Post-graduate degree32%10%7%50%1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less44%15%11%28%2%5,846
Some college47%18%12%22%1%5,453
College45%19%13%21%1%5,338
Post-graduate degree45%18%15%21%1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less37%13%12%36%2%5,846
Some college45%16%13%24%1%5,453
College44%19%16%21%1%5,338
Post-graduate degree45%18%18%18%1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Educational distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
High school or less21%9%59%9%2%5,846
Some college16%14%57%10%2%5,453
College12%18%52%16%2%5,338
Post-graduate degree12%21%46%19%3%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say…

Educational distributionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
High school or less26%71%1%1%5,846
Some college27%71%1%1%5,453
College25%73%1%1%5,338
Post-graduate degree23%75%2%< 1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who read scripture…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less15%9%7%68%1%5,846
Some college14%9%9%67%< 1%5,453
College9%6%8%76%< 1%5,338
Post-graduate degree9%7%10%75%< 1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say the holy scripture is…

Educational distributionWord 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
High school or less26%26%3%38%8%5,846
Some college14%25%2%50%9%5,453
College6%22%1%63%7%5,338
Post-graduate degree4%19%1%68%7%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in heaven

Educational distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
High school or less70%22%8%5,846
Some college64%28%8%5,453
College51%41%8%5,338
Post-graduate degree44%48%8%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in hell

Educational distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
High school or less54%36%9%5,846
Some college48%43%9%5,453
College35%57%8%5,338
Post-graduate degree28%64%8%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who identify as…

Educational distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
High school or less34%24%43%5,846
Some college34%18%48%5,453
College33%12%55%5,338
Post-graduate degree28%10%62%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Educational distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
High school or less33%33%24%10%5,846
Some college27%38%28%6%5,453
College22%39%36%2%5,338
Post-graduate degree16%38%44%3%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who would rather have…

Educational distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
High school or less48%44%3%4%5,846
Some college54%38%4%4%5,453
College52%41%3%3%5,338
Post-graduate degree47%47%3%3%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say government aid to the poor…

Educational distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
High school or less45%49%4%3%5,846
Some college45%50%4%1%5,453
College39%56%4%2%5,338
Post-graduate degree31%63%4%2%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say abortion should be…

Educational distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
High school or less56%39%5%5,846
Some college66%29%4%5,453
College76%21%3%5,338
Post-graduate degree79%18%3%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say homosexuality…

Educational distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
High school or less67%25%4%4%5,846
Some college77%17%3%3%5,453
College84%11%2%2%5,338
Post-graduate degree87%9%2%2%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …same-sex marriage

Educational distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
High school or less56%35%9%5,846
Some college70%23%7%5,453
College79%16%5%5,338
Post-graduate degree82%14%4%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say…

Educational distributionStricter 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
High school or less41%53%2%4%5,846
Some college33%62%2%2%5,453
College26%70%2%2%5,338
Post-graduate degree21%76%2%1%3,661
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by educational group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say humans…

Educational distributionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
High school or less36%24%4%31%6%5,846
Some college43%27%5%22%3%5,453
College59%22%5%12%2%5,338
Post-graduate degree65%18%5%9%2%3,661
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.