Frequency of prayer among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%16%7%31%< 1%7,002
200748%19%6%25%2%5,805
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 adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by religious group

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic51%24%10%15%< 1%1,454
Evangelical Protestant79%14%4%3%< 1%1,286
Historically Black Protestant76%16%7%2%< 1%172
Jewish24%17%9%49%1%341
Mainline Protestant47%25%9%19%< 1%1,431
Mormon94%2%2%2%< 1%136
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")11%8%6%74%1%1,757
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

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily11%42%35%12%3,098
Weekly13%44%32%10%1,137
Monthly18%42%32%7%478
Seldom/never22%41%26%12%2,182
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily8%7%38%40%7%< 1%3,098
Weekly11%8%39%37%5%< 1%1,137
Monthly15%10%36%37%3%< 1%478
Seldom/never16%12%35%31%6%1%2,182
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily50%50%3,137
Weekly57%43%1,147
Monthly65%35%480
Seldom/never67%33%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily76%9%4%8%3%3,102
Weekly82%6%5%5%2%1,139
Monthly77%6%8%5%3%475
Seldom/never84%2%7%5%2%2,187
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily10%9%81%3,118
Weekly10%11%79%1,145
Monthly14%10%77%477
Seldom/never13%12%75%2,195
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily18%26%30%27%3,127
Weekly17%23%32%29%1,146
Monthly17%30%26%27%480
Seldom/never16%22%32%30%2,200
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily77%3%6%2%11%3,134
Weekly73%4%6%2%15%1,145
Monthly65%8%4%1%21%480
Seldom/never62%9%5%2%23%2,200
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily38%62%3,131
Weekly40%60%1,145
Monthly34%66%479
Seldom/never31%69%2,197
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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 daily84%13%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,137
Weekly57%35%6%< 1%1%1%1,147
Monthly33%46%12%< 1%5%2%480
Seldom/never10%21%16%< 1%44%8%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily75%20%2%2%< 1%3,137
Weekly36%49%12%3%< 1%1,147
Monthly17%54%23%6%< 1%480
Seldom/never3%20%32%45%< 1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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 daily54%34%12%< 1%3,137
Weekly24%52%23%< 1%1,147
Monthly7%61%31%< 1%480
Seldom/never3%30%67%< 1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily35%13%11%40%< 1%3,137
Weekly8%8%12%72%< 1%1,147
Monthly2%4%9%85%< 1%480
Seldom/never1%1%2%96%< 1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%8%3%38%1%3,137
Weekly27%11%8%53%< 1%1,147
Monthly17%13%8%61%1%480
Seldom/never17%9%6%68%< 1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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 daily76%13%6%4%1%3,137
Weekly49%24%15%11%1%1,147
Monthly31%21%24%23%2%480
Seldom/never33%17%15%34%1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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 daily50%17%13%19%1%3,137
Weekly35%22%18%24%1%1,147
Monthly28%24%26%22%1%480
Seldom/never44%19%17%20%1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%9%34%5%3%3,137
Weekly18%18%52%10%2%1,147
Monthly9%17%61%11%2%480
Seldom/never2%20%54%23%1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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 daily48%50%1%1%3,137
Weekly35%64%1%< 1%1,147
Monthly25%74%1%< 1%480
Seldom/never20%78%1%< 1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily51%13%9%27%1%3,137
Weekly9%15%16%60%< 1%1,147
Monthly3%7%12%78%< 1%480
Seldom/never1%2%5%92%< 1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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 daily30%40%3%20%7%3,137
Weekly11%38%1%42%7%1,147
Monthly8%30%1%57%5%480
Seldom/never1%8%< 1%86%5%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily83%10%7%3,137
Weekly74%19%7%1,147
Monthly65%27%8%480
Seldom/never21%71%9%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily67%25%8%3,137
Weekly52%38%10%1,147
Monthly43%49%8%480
Seldom/never14%79%7%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily58%10%32%3,137
Weekly49%9%42%1,147
Monthly41%8%51%480
Seldom/never30%10%60%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%32%17%2%3,137
Weekly33%40%25%2%1,147
Monthly23%43%32%2%480
Seldom/never17%36%43%3%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily69%26%2%3%3,137
Weekly63%32%3%2%1,147
Monthly56%39%2%3%480
Seldom/never53%41%3%2%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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 daily58%38%3%1%3,137
Weekly50%46%3%1%1,147
Monthly48%49%2%1%480
Seldom/never36%60%3%1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%51%3%3,137
Weekly65%32%3%1,147
Monthly76%23%2%480
Seldom/never87%11%2%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily56%37%5%3%3,137
Weekly75%19%3%3%1,147
Monthly84%12%3%1%480
Seldom/never89%8%2%1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%47%7%3,137
Weekly66%27%6%1,147
Monthly75%19%7%480
Seldom/never85%11%3%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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%51%2%1%3,137
Weekly36%61%2%< 1%1,147
Monthly30%67%2%1%480
Seldom/never24%73%2%1%2,204
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 $100,000 or more by frequency of prayer

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more 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%33%5%42%3%3,137
Weekly43%34%4%17%2%1,147
Monthly51%28%5%15%< 1%480
Seldom/never82%8%3%5%2%2,204
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.