Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%16%9%19%1%1,326
200747%16%14%19%4%1,340
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Illinois by religious group

% of adults in Illinois who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic54%18%12%15%1%356
Evangelical Protestant71%12%6%10%< 1%272
Mainline Protestant51%19%10%17%3%241
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%14%7%36%2%256
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who are ages…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week18%36%26%19%729
Once or twice a month32%24%32%12%209
Several times a year27%41%19%13%117
Seldom/never22%39%23%17%223
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Generational cohort among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week12%13%29%31%13%2%729
Once or twice a month22%14%20%35%8%1%209
Several times a year20%21%27%24%8%< 1%117
Seldom/never16%11%34%27%11%1%223
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week44%56%749
Once or twice a month46%54%210
Several times a year51%49%117
Seldom/never62%38%229
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week63%17%3%14%3%732
Once or twice a month69%10%6%12%3%207
Several times a year70%6%5%18%1%117
Seldom/never69%12%1%15%2%224
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Immigrant status among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week12%10%78%740
Once or twice a month16%13%71%209
Several times a year19%13%68%116
Seldom/never10%15%75%224
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Income distribution among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week32%19%28%20%638
Once or twice a month28%23%31%18%177
Several times a year26%16%26%32%105
Seldom/never40%20%25%14%194
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Educational distribution among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week38%32%19%12%743
Once or twice a month37%34%19%10%210
Several times a year34%28%19%19%116
Seldom/never45%30%17%8%227
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Marital status among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week49%6%13%7%25%744
Once or twice a month47%6%7%3%36%209
Several times a year48%7%7%3%35%117
Seldom/never42%9%11%4%33%225
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week30%70%747
Once or twice a month23%77%210
Several times a year24%76%117
Seldom/never22%78%229
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve 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 once a week72%18%3%1%4%2%749
Once or twice a month57%27%6%< 1%9%2%210
Several times a year55%26%10%< 1%9%1%117
Seldom/never33%28%11%< 1%22%6%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week65%20%9%6%< 1%749
Once or twice a month41%33%16%9%< 1%210
Several times a year31%41%19%9%< 1%117
Seldom/never24%33%20%23%< 1%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%30%22%1%749
Once or twice a month22%42%36%< 1%210
Several times a year16%53%31%< 1%117
Seldom/never11%30%60%< 1%229
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%13%6%13%< 1%749
Once or twice a month38%30%6%24%2%210
Several times a year27%29%12%31%< 1%117
Seldom/never23%16%12%50%< 1%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%10%8%51%< 1%749
Once or twice a month9%11%12%68%< 1%210
Several times a year5%13%11%71%< 1%117
Seldom/never3%2%5%90%1%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%8%4%32%1%749
Once or twice a month33%9%5%52%1%210
Several times a year24%7%9%59%< 1%117
Seldom/never18%4%5%72%1%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%14%11%18%2%749
Once or twice a month40%24%13%21%1%210
Several times a year22%17%39%21%< 1%117
Seldom/never26%10%15%48%1%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%10%40%9%2%749
Once or twice a month22%14%48%15%2%210
Several times a year10%20%55%11%4%117
Seldom/never12%11%60%16%1%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%62%2%1%749
Once or twice a month25%73%1%< 1%210
Several times a year24%75%< 1%1%117
Seldom/never20%78%1%1%229
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%13%9%35%1%749
Once or twice a month23%7%15%56%< 1%210
Several times a year10%18%12%60%1%117
Seldom/never10%5%6%78%1%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWord 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 once a week33%30%3%27%8%749
Once or twice a month21%35%1%37%6%210
Several times a year12%36%3%44%6%117
Seldom/never15%30%1%50%5%229
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 in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week77%16%7%749
Once or twice a month70%23%7%210
Several times a year71%21%8%117
Seldom/never55%35%10%229
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Belief in Hell among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week64%27%9%749
Once or twice a month54%37%9%210
Several times a year53%40%7%117
Seldom/never39%51%10%229
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week36%19%45%749
Once or twice a month32%15%53%210
Several times a year41%11%48%117
Seldom/never22%25%53%229
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Political ideology among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%34%25%6%749
Once or twice a month34%34%27%5%210
Several times a year29%38%31%2%117
Seldom/never22%36%34%8%229
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Views about size of government among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%41%3%3%749
Once or twice a month47%44%5%4%210
Several times a year48%47%3%1%117
Seldom/never49%44%3%4%229
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%48%4%2%749
Once or twice a month39%58%2%1%210
Several times a year32%66%< 1%1%117
Seldom/never41%55%2%3%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%47%3%749
Once or twice a month63%35%2%210
Several times a year62%35%3%117
Seldom/never64%33%3%229
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 Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%34%4%3%749
Once or twice a month69%25%1%5%210
Several times a year74%18%7%1%117
Seldom/never73%24%2%2%229
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%40%8%749
Once or twice a month64%29%6%210
Several times a year69%23%8%117
Seldom/never67%26%7%229
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 in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter 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 once a week38%58%3%2%749
Once or twice a month38%59%1%3%210
Several times a year36%61%2%1%117
Seldom/never37%61%2%1%229
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Views about human evolution among adults in Illinois by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults in Illinois who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week28%28%3%37%4%749
Once or twice a month39%27%3%27%5%210
Several times a year45%30%3%21%1%117
Seldom/never56%20%2%20%2%229
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.