Racial and ethnic composition among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by religious group

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

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Buddhist50%3%26%15%6%159
Catholic66%2%3%28%2%4,614
Evangelical Protestant80%4%2%9%5%2,768
Hindu3%< 1%93%2%2%117
Historically Black Protestant1%94%< 1%4%1%572
Jewish92%< 1%1%4%2%545
Mainline Protestant90%2%1%4%3%3,601
Mormon84%1%< 1%6%9%113
Orthodox Christian90%4%< 1%4%2%108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")72%7%5%12%4%6,710
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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic composition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
White20%32%28%20%15,268
Black34%35%23%8%1,225
Asian44%38%13%5%542
Latino34%41%18%7%1,987
Other/Mixed31%35%25%9%806
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
White12%14%26%34%13%1%15,268
Black21%21%27%26%4%1%1,225
Asian27%26%29%15%2%1%542
Latino23%21%31%20%4%< 1%1,987
Other/Mixed20%20%26%27%7%< 1%806
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionMenWomenSample size
White52%48%15,488
Black49%51%1,249
Asian58%42%556
Latino54%46%2,014
Other/Mixed51%49%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
White5%8%87%15,362
Black9%7%84%1,218
Asian62%29%9%545
Latino46%27%27%1,975
Other/Mixed7%13%80%798
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
White27%20%29%24%13,660
Black48%22%19%11%1,119
Asian21%24%25%31%490
Latino50%21%18%11%1,732
Other/Mixed42%23%20%15%732
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
White36%32%19%12%15,438
Black47%35%11%7%1,243
Asian21%26%27%26%552
Latino54%30%11%5%1,999
Other/Mixed40%37%14%9%817
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
White50%9%13%7%22%15,438
Black24%10%15%5%47%1,243
Asian43%5%4%2%46%553
Latino36%12%14%2%35%2,008
Other/Mixed34%12%12%5%37%817
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionParentsNon-parentsSample size
White24%76%15,455
Black30%70%1,246
Asian24%76%554
Latino36%64%2,006
Other/Mixed25%75%819
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieve 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
White45%26%8%1%17%4%15,488
Black70%18%4%< 1%5%2%1,249
Asian29%24%15%1%28%3%556
Latino50%27%9%1%11%2%2,014
Other/Mixed53%23%6%1%14%3%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
White29%33%19%19%1%15,488
Black52%29%11%9%1%1,249
Asian17%30%29%23%< 1%556
Latino41%32%12%14%1%2,014
Other/Mixed34%33%16%16%1%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White12%37%51%< 1%15,488
Black17%46%36%1%1,249
Asian9%41%50%< 1%556
Latino15%40%44%< 1%2,014
Other/Mixed11%35%54%1%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White33%18%8%40%1%15,488
Black54%17%9%20%1%1,249
Asian25%13%7%55%< 1%556
Latino42%17%9%32%1%2,014
Other/Mixed43%16%7%33%1%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White27%8%5%59%1%15,488
Black35%7%4%53%1%1,249
Asian20%11%7%61%1%556
Latino37%9%5%47%2%2,014
Other/Mixed37%10%5%47%1%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White43%18%12%25%2%15,488
Black52%18%10%19%2%1,249
Asian38%16%17%28%1%556
Latino53%14%11%20%1%2,014
Other/Mixed54%16%8%21%2%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White41%16%14%27%1%15,488
Black40%14%11%34%1%1,249
Asian30%15%24%30%1%556
Latino46%14%13%26%2%2,014
Other/Mixed54%14%11%21%1%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
White16%13%58%11%2%15,488
Black25%10%55%8%2%1,249
Asian8%20%49%21%2%556
Latino21%13%48%15%2%2,014
Other/Mixed18%13%55%12%3%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White27%71%1%1%15,488
Black24%74%1%1%1,249
Asian17%82%1%< 1%556
Latino22%75%2%2%2,014
Other/Mixed22%75%2%2%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White11%7%8%73%< 1%15,488
Black24%14%10%52%< 1%1,249
Asian4%6%8%82%< 1%556
Latino16%10%8%65%< 1%2,014
Other/Mixed18%7%11%63%1%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionWord 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
White14%25%2%51%8%15,488
Black32%25%1%33%8%1,249
Asian6%17%1%66%9%556
Latino25%21%2%44%8%2,014
Other/Mixed15%21%3%50%11%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
White61%31%8%15,488
Black77%17%6%1,249
Asian47%47%6%556
Latino65%28%7%2,014
Other/Mixed60%29%11%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
White44%47%9%15,488
Black62%29%9%1,249
Asian35%57%8%556
Latino50%41%8%2,014
Other/Mixed49%40%11%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
White39%17%45%15,488
Black8%14%77%1,249
Asian24%23%54%556
Latino21%26%53%2,014
Other/Mixed22%27%51%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
White29%37%28%6%15,488
Black24%36%32%9%1,249
Asian15%38%41%6%556
Latino25%35%34%7%2,014
Other/Mixed21%37%32%10%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
White58%35%3%4%15,488
Black25%68%3%4%1,249
Asian40%56%3%1%556
Latino31%62%3%4%2,014
Other/Mixed46%42%5%6%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White45%50%3%2%15,488
Black30%63%5%2%1,249
Asian35%59%4%2%556
Latino39%54%4%2%2,014
Other/Mixed33%59%4%4%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
White67%29%4%15,488
Black61%34%5%1,249
Asian73%23%4%556
Latino55%41%4%2,014
Other/Mixed67%28%5%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White76%18%3%3%15,488
Black69%24%5%3%1,249
Asian82%14%2%3%556
Latino76%17%4%3%2,014
Other/Mixed73%18%3%6%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
White68%25%7%15,488
Black59%32%9%1,249
Asian79%16%4%556
Latino67%25%7%2,014
Other/Mixed68%24%7%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionStricter 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
White34%61%2%2%15,488
Black32%64%2%3%1,249
Asian27%69%1%3%556
Latino33%60%2%5%2,014
Other/Mixed30%63%3%4%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
White48%23%5%21%3%15,488
Black29%31%4%32%4%1,249
Asian61%15%4%17%3%556
Latino41%25%4%25%5%2,014
Other/Mixed45%24%4%24%3%820
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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.