Frequency of prayer among baby Boomers

% of baby Boomers who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%16%5%17%1%13,049
200760%17%5%17%1%13,662
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.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer among baby Boomers by religious group

% of baby Boomers who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist45%16%13%24%2%107
Catholic60%21%7%11%1%2,905
Evangelical Protestant81%13%3%3%1%3,416
Historically Black Protestant83%10%3%4%1%749
Jewish30%16%11%42%2%330
Mainline Protestant57%21%7%14%1%2,435
Mormon86%7%3%3%1%214
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")24%12%6%58%1%2,281
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Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily< 1%< 1%85%15%7,688
Weekly< 1%< 1%85%15%2,021
Monthly< 1%< 1%84%16%690
Seldom/never< 1%< 1%82%18%2,519
Don't know< 1%< 1%75%25%131
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Gender composition among baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily41%59%7,688
Weekly52%48%2,021
Monthly62%38%690
Seldom/never66%34%2,519
Don't know58%42%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily68%14%2%12%4%7,560
Weekly77%8%2%10%2%1,991
Monthly80%6%3%9%1%685
Seldom/never84%4%3%6%3%2,492
Don't know72%9%3%11%5%123
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily12%6%82%7,608
Weekly10%7%83%2,008
Monthly12%7%81%685
Seldom/never12%8%80%2,500
Don't know16%10%74%128
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily35%20%28%18%6,765
Weekly29%19%29%23%1,818
Monthly27%16%27%31%622
Seldom/never23%17%29%31%2,281
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Educational distribution among baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily44%31%16%10%7,665
Weekly44%29%16%11%2,015
Monthly39%31%18%13%689
Seldom/never36%25%21%18%2,514
Don't know41%28%15%15%127
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Marital status among baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily61%3%20%7%9%7,663
Weekly60%6%19%6%10%2,013
Monthly66%6%14%5%9%690
Seldom/never59%8%18%5%11%2,512
Don't know57%2%24%4%13%121
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily14%86%7,677
Weekly13%87%2,018
Monthly16%84%688
Seldom/never12%88%2,516
Don't know6%94%128
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily86%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%7,688
Weekly65%29%4%1%1%1%2,021
Monthly45%41%9%1%2%2%690
Seldom/never20%29%12%1%31%7%2,519
Don't know55%16%2%8%2%17%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily80%15%2%2%1%7,688
Weekly44%45%7%3%< 1%2,021
Monthly21%56%17%6%< 1%690
Seldom/never8%26%30%36%1%2,519
Don't know41%30%2%9%18%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily53%31%15%< 1%7,688
Weekly29%44%27%< 1%2,021
Monthly6%55%38%< 1%690
Seldom/never4%24%72%< 1%2,519
Don't know26%27%28%18%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%11%9%40%< 1%7,688
Weekly13%8%9%70%< 1%2,021
Monthly2%5%7%86%< 1%690
Seldom/never1%1%2%95%< 1%2,519
Don't know10%6%6%51%26%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%6%3%31%2%7,688
Weekly33%11%6%49%1%2,021
Monthly18%14%8%59%2%690
Seldom/never19%7%5%69%1%2,519
Don't know32%4%2%40%22%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily78%10%5%6%1%7,688
Weekly52%20%14%13%1%2,021
Monthly33%22%18%25%1%690
Seldom/never28%14%14%42%2%2,519
Don't know47%16%6%11%21%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily54%14%10%21%2%7,688
Weekly39%17%16%27%1%2,021
Monthly34%16%19%30%1%690
Seldom/never38%15%16%31%1%2,519
Don't know40%9%8%27%15%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%6%35%4%3%7,688
Weekly26%10%54%7%2%2,021
Monthly14%11%62%10%2%690
Seldom/never5%15%62%15%3%2,519
Don't know27%7%46%9%11%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily44%53%2%1%7,688
Weekly34%64%2%1%2,021
Monthly29%70%1%< 1%690
Seldom/never24%73%2%1%2,519
Don't know25%68%2%5%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%11%7%24%1%7,688
Weekly18%13%14%55%< 1%2,021
Monthly4%7%13%76%< 1%690
Seldom/never2%3%5%91%< 1%2,519
Don't know18%10%11%41%20%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily47%28%4%15%7%7,688
Weekly25%34%2%31%8%2,021
Monthly15%27%2%44%12%690
Seldom/never8%12%1%73%6%2,519
Don't know13%14%7%28%38%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily85%8%7%7,688
Weekly79%13%8%2,021
Monthly71%20%8%690
Seldom/never34%56%10%2,519
Don't know50%20%30%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily70%22%8%7,688
Weekly59%32%9%2,021
Monthly52%40%8%690
Seldom/never24%67%9%2,519
Don't know38%29%33%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily43%15%41%7,688
Weekly39%14%47%2,021
Monthly40%12%48%690
Seldom/never28%18%54%2,519
Don't know30%33%38%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%29%18%6%7,688
Weekly38%37%21%3%2,021
Monthly35%37%24%4%690
Seldom/never22%35%38%5%2,519
Don't know33%28%10%29%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily56%37%3%4%7,688
Weekly56%36%4%4%2,021
Monthly56%39%2%3%690
Seldom/never51%42%3%4%2,519
Don't know46%31%9%14%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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%46%4%2%7,688
Weekly47%48%3%2%2,021
Monthly46%48%4%2%690
Seldom/never37%58%4%2%2,519
Don't know35%48%5%12%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily43%52%5%7,688
Weekly60%36%4%2,021
Monthly69%29%3%690
Seldom/never80%16%3%2,519
Don't know50%23%27%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%44%5%4%7,688
Weekly65%27%4%4%2,021
Monthly68%26%3%2%690
Seldom/never78%16%4%3%2,519
Don't know48%29%9%14%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily37%55%8%7,688
Weekly56%37%8%2,021
Monthly57%35%8%690
Seldom/never72%21%7%2,519
Don't know35%34%31%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily45%50%2%3%7,688
Weekly40%55%2%2%2,021
Monthly39%57%2%3%690
Seldom/never32%64%2%2%2,519
Don't know32%47%8%13%131
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 baby Boomers by frequency of prayer

% of baby Boomers 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 daily15%29%4%48%5%7,688
Weekly29%33%4%31%3%2,021
Monthly40%28%6%23%4%690
Seldom/never66%14%5%13%3%2,519
Don't know28%15%13%27%17%131
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.