Income distribution among adults who pray weekly by religious group

% of adults who pray weekly who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic33%19%27%22%1,249
Evangelical Protestant35%23%29%14%999
Historically Black Protestant55%20%15%10%201
Jewish4%18%29%49%111
Mainline Protestant25%20%30%25%1,159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")44%18%22%16%672
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who are ages…

Income distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Less than $30,00032%30%24%15%1,272
$30,000-$49,99923%37%24%17%892
$50,000-$99,99922%36%28%14%1,355
$100,000 or more13%44%32%10%1,137
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Income distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Less than $30,00019%19%23%27%10%1%1,272
$30,000-$49,99912%19%29%29%11%1%892
$50,000-$99,99914%15%29%34%7%< 1%1,355
$100,000 or more11%8%39%37%5%< 1%1,137
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Income distributionMenWomenSample size
Less than $30,00044%56%1,277
$30,000-$49,99951%49%897
$50,000-$99,99952%48%1,365
$100,000 or more57%43%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…

Income distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Less than $30,00053%16%2%26%4%1,266
$30,000-$49,99968%10%2%16%4%887
$50,000-$99,99979%7%3%9%2%1,350
$100,000 or more82%6%5%5%2%1,139
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Income distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Less than $30,00020%10%70%1,256
$30,000-$49,99913%8%80%890
$50,000-$99,9998%9%83%1,358
$100,000 or more10%11%79%1,145
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 who pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who have completed…

Income distributionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Less than $30,00064%28%6%2%1,272
$30,000-$49,99948%35%12%5%897
$50,000-$99,99927%39%21%13%1,363
$100,000 or more17%23%32%29%1,146
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Income distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Less than $30,00023%11%20%9%37%1,273
$30,000-$49,99943%10%15%5%27%895
$50,000-$99,99960%6%9%2%23%1,363
$100,000 or more73%4%6%2%15%1,145
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Income distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Less than $30,00031%69%1,276
$30,000-$49,99929%71%894
$50,000-$99,99930%70%1,362
$100,000 or more40%60%1,145
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say they…

Income 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
Less than $30,00065%29%4%1%1%1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99965%29%4%1%< 1%1%897
$50,000-$99,99960%33%4%< 1%1%1%1,365
$100,000 or more57%35%6%< 1%1%1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say religion is…

Income distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00046%42%8%4%< 1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99944%48%6%2%1%897
$50,000-$99,99939%47%10%3%< 1%1,365
$100,000 or more36%49%12%3%< 1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who attend religious services…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00028%42%30%1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99926%50%24%< 1%897
$50,000-$99,99926%51%23%< 1%1,365
$100,000 or more24%52%23%< 1%1,147
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 who pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who attend prayer group…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00018%12%10%59%< 1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99912%10%9%69%< 1%897
$50,000-$99,99911%10%11%68%< 1%1,365
$100,000 or more8%8%12%72%< 1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who meditate…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00036%12%5%46%1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99932%12%5%51%1%897
$50,000-$99,99928%10%5%56%1%1,365
$100,000 or more27%11%8%53%< 1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00050%21%13%15%1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99949%24%13%13%2%897
$50,000-$99,99948%23%17%11%1%1,365
$100,000 or more49%24%15%11%1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00045%16%13%26%1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99937%19%15%28%1%897
$50,000-$99,99938%19%17%25%< 1%1,365
$100,000 or more35%22%18%24%1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Income distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00028%11%48%10%2%1,277
$30,000-$49,99923%10%57%8%2%897
$50,000-$99,99922%13%55%8%2%1,365
$100,000 or more18%18%52%10%2%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say…

Income distributionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00025%72%1%1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99929%69%1%1%897
$50,000-$99,99931%67%1%< 1%1,365
$100,000 or more35%64%1%< 1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who read scripture…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00027%16%12%45%< 1%1,277
$30,000-$49,99919%14%15%51%< 1%897
$50,000-$99,99915%14%16%55%1%1,365
$100,000 or more9%15%16%60%< 1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say the holy scripture is…

Income 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
Less than $30,00037%30%1%25%6%1,277
$30,000-$49,99925%38%2%28%7%897
$50,000-$99,99916%42%1%34%7%1,365
$100,000 or more11%38%1%42%7%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who …in heaven

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00084%10%6%1,277
$30,000-$49,99981%12%7%897
$50,000-$99,99982%13%5%1,365
$100,000 or more74%19%7%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who …in hell

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00069%24%7%1,277
$30,000-$49,99964%29%7%897
$50,000-$99,99960%33%7%1,365
$100,000 or more52%38%10%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…

Income distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Less than $30,00028%22%50%1,277
$30,000-$49,99939%15%46%897
$50,000-$99,99945%12%43%1,365
$100,000 or more49%9%42%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Income distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00031%34%27%8%1,277
$30,000-$49,99934%41%23%3%897
$50,000-$99,99935%40%22%2%1,365
$100,000 or more33%40%25%2%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who would rather have…

Income distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00036%59%2%3%1,277
$30,000-$49,99956%40%2%2%897
$50,000-$99,99963%32%2%3%1,365
$100,000 or more63%32%3%2%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say government aid to the poor…

Income distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00038%57%4%2%1,277
$30,000-$49,99947%48%4%1%897
$50,000-$99,99953%44%3%1%1,365
$100,000 or more50%46%3%1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say abortion should be…

Income distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00051%45%4%1,277
$30,000-$49,99958%38%4%897
$50,000-$99,99963%35%2%1,365
$100,000 or more65%32%3%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say homosexuality…

Income distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00067%28%2%3%1,277
$30,000-$49,99969%26%3%3%897
$50,000-$99,99972%22%4%2%1,365
$100,000 or more75%19%3%3%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who …same-sex marriage

Income distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00055%36%9%1,277
$30,000-$49,99960%34%6%897
$50,000-$99,99964%30%5%1,365
$100,000 or more66%27%6%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say…

Income 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
Less than $30,00040%56%1%3%1,277
$30,000-$49,99941%56%2%1%897
$50,000-$99,99936%62%1%1%1,365
$100,000 or more36%61%2%< 1%1,147
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 pray weekly by household income

% of adults who pray weekly who say humans…

Income distributionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00027%30%3%36%3%1,277
$30,000-$49,99928%33%4%30%5%897
$50,000-$99,99934%36%4%23%2%1,365
$100,000 or more43%34%4%17%2%1,147
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.