Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%16%7%29%1%6,516
200750%18%7%24%2%6,556
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Frequency of prayer among adults in the Northeast by religious group

% of adults in the Northeast who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic54%21%8%15%1%2,023
Evangelical Protestant78%13%3%5%< 1%759
Historically Black Protestant83%9%5%4%< 1%247
Jewish33%14%7%44%1%350
Mainline Protestant49%22%9%19%1%1,131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")18%9%6%67%1%1,499
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily13%33%31%23%3,012
Weekly21%35%28%16%979
Monthly31%34%24%12%414
Seldom/never32%33%21%14%1,886
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily7%11%28%37%15%2%3,012
Weekly13%13%29%34%10%1%979
Monthly23%16%26%28%7%1%414
Seldom/never22%18%26%25%8%1%1,886
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily39%61%3,092
Weekly47%53%1,001
Monthly52%48%420
Seldom/never62%38%1,922
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily64%15%3%14%4%3,037
Weekly75%6%4%13%3%985
Monthly69%9%7%12%3%419
Seldom/never79%5%4%8%3%1,893
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily20%14%66%3,042
Weekly16%14%70%984
Monthly15%13%73%413
Seldom/never13%16%71%1,892
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily38%19%27%16%2,563
Weekly29%20%24%27%850
Monthly30%17%23%29%374
Seldom/never23%18%30%29%1,684
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Educational distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily46%27%16%12%3,078
Weekly39%31%17%13%992
Monthly35%31%20%14%418
Seldom/never33%26%24%17%1,912
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily49%6%13%10%22%3,075
Weekly50%6%13%5%26%995
Monthly44%13%7%4%33%419
Seldom/never41%10%8%4%37%1,911
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily27%73%3,081
Weekly30%70%997
Monthly24%76%419
Seldom/never23%77%1,917
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily80%15%2%1%1%1%3,092
Weekly60%32%6%< 1%1%1%1,001
Monthly36%44%11%1%4%3%420
Seldom/never14%25%14%1%39%7%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily74%19%4%2%1%3,092
Weekly41%47%8%4%1%1,001
Monthly17%57%18%7%< 1%420
Seldom/never5%23%31%41%1%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily50%32%18%< 1%3,092
Weekly28%48%23%1%1,001
Monthly7%61%32%1%420
Seldom/never3%26%71%< 1%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily32%10%9%47%1%3,092
Weekly10%9%9%72%< 1%1,001
Monthly2%5%11%81%< 1%420
Seldom/never1%2%2%95%< 1%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily55%8%3%32%2%3,092
Weekly31%10%6%52%1%1,001
Monthly15%19%10%55%1%420
Seldom/never16%8%6%69%1%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily72%13%6%7%1%3,092
Weekly45%21%16%16%1%1,001
Monthly27%24%20%28%1%420
Seldom/never29%16%12%41%2%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily53%15%10%21%2%3,092
Weekly36%20%17%27%1%1,001
Monthly31%17%24%28%< 1%420
Seldom/never39%17%15%29%1%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily43%8%41%6%3%3,092
Weekly19%15%53%10%2%1,001
Monthly9%11%68%10%2%420
Seldom/never3%16%59%20%2%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily36%61%2%2%3,092
Weekly27%72%1%< 1%1,001
Monthly28%71%1%< 1%420
Seldom/never19%80%1%1%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%11%8%31%1%3,092
Weekly12%12%14%61%< 1%1,001
Monthly2%6%17%75%< 1%420
Seldom/never2%2%5%90%< 1%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily37%32%4%20%7%3,092
Weekly19%33%1%38%9%1,001
Monthly13%26%2%52%7%420
Seldom/never4%11%< 1%79%6%1,922
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily84%9%7%3,092
Weekly77%16%7%1,001
Monthly72%21%7%420
Seldom/never30%60%9%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily65%26%9%3,092
Weekly55%37%8%1,001
Monthly46%45%9%420
Seldom/never22%70%9%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily36%18%46%3,092
Weekly34%18%48%1,001
Monthly27%18%54%420
Seldom/never23%18%59%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%33%20%7%3,092
Weekly29%37%28%5%1,001
Monthly24%42%28%7%420
Seldom/never16%35%43%5%1,922
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Views about size of government among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%45%3%4%3,092
Weekly49%45%3%3%1,001
Monthly44%50%3%4%420
Seldom/never47%47%3%4%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily43%50%4%2%3,092
Weekly41%53%4%2%1,001
Monthly42%55%3%1%420
Seldom/never37%58%3%2%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%45%5%3,092
Weekly62%34%4%1,001
Monthly73%25%3%420
Seldom/never81%16%3%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%33%4%5%3,092
Weekly75%19%3%3%1,001
Monthly78%16%3%3%420
Seldom/never87%9%2%1%1,922
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%43%9%3,092
Weekly63%30%7%1,001
Monthly72%22%6%420
Seldom/never83%12%5%1,922
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily37%57%2%4%3,092
Weekly34%63%1%1%1,001
Monthly30%67%2%2%420
Seldom/never27%69%2%3%1,922
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 in the Northeast by frequency of prayer

% of adults in the Northeast 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 daily21%28%4%42%5%3,092
Weekly33%30%4%29%3%1,001
Monthly45%27%5%21%2%420
Seldom/never73%10%4%9%2%1,922
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