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Attendance at religious services among adults in New Jersey by religious group
% of adults in New Jersey who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
34%
44%
21%
1%
327
Mainline Protestant
24%
51%
24%
2%
124
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
5%
24%
71%
< 1%
148
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.
Age distribution among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
27%
29%
26%
305
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
38%
28%
14%
309
Seldom/never
21%
40%
25%
14%
238
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
12%
23%
35%
17%
4%
305
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
15%
11%
33%
34%
7%
2%
309
Seldom/never
12%
19%
29%
29%
9%
1%
238
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
53%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
59%
324
Seldom/never
60%
40%
241
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 in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
20%
5%
18%
4%
306
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
61%
7%
10%
18%
4%
320
Seldom/never
72%
8%
3%
13%
4%
237
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
16%
58%
307
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
15%
60%
320
Seldom/never
18%
17%
65%
235
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Income distribution among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
16%
25%
23%
260
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
19%
25%
34%
284
Seldom/never
21%
15%
30%
35%
206
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Educational distribution among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
24%
15%
17%
312
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
25%
21%
16%
322
Seldom/never
34%
31%
17%
18%
241
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
8%
14%
9%
22%
313
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
8%
13%
5%
24%
323
Seldom/never
49%
8%
10%
4%
29%
239
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 in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
68%
311
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
66%
321
Seldom/never
22%
78%
241
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Belief in God among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
18%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
28%
5%
< 1%
7%
2%
324
Seldom/never
35%
25%
13%
1%
22%
4%
241
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
15%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
45%
12%
3%
< 1%
324
Seldom/never
19%
24%
26%
29%
2%
241
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 in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
15%
2%
2%
1%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
21%
13%
17%
1%
324
Seldom/never
26%
13%
2%
57%
1%
241
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
12%
11%
26%
2%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
5%
11%
13%
71%
< 1%
324
Seldom/never
2%
3%
1%
94%
< 1%
241
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Frequency of meditation among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
9%
3%
31%
2%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
8%
6%
55%
2%
324
Seldom/never
25%
9%
4%
62%
1%
241
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
12%
3%
9%
1%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
17%
15%
15%
1%
324
Seldom/never
44%
15%
8%
30%
2%
241
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
17%
10%
22%
2%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
15%
17%
29%
1%
324
Seldom/never
41%
14%
19%
26%
< 1%
241
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
7%
31%
6%
4%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
11%
59%
12%
2%
324
Seldom/never
11%
15%
59%
14%
1%
241
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
65%
1%
1%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
74%
1%
1%
324
Seldom/never
26%
72%
1%
< 1%
241
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
12%
4%
23%
< 1%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
12%
15%
59%
1%
324
Seldom/never
11%
2%
3%
85%
< 1%
241
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
34%
5%
13%
5%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
31%
3%
38%
10%
324
Seldom/never
7%
15%
< 1%
71%
6%
241
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Belief in Heaven among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
92%
4%
5%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
74%
18%
8%
324
Seldom/never
43%
47%
11%
241
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Belief in Hell among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
25%
9%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
39%
10%
324
Seldom/never
37%
54%
9%
241
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Party affiliation among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
20%
46%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
17%
53%
324
Seldom/never
27%
20%
53%
241
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Political ideology among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
41%
14%
5%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
39%
31%
7%
324
Seldom/never
21%
30%
41%
9%
241
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Views about size of government among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
52%
2%
3%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
51%
3%
4%
324
Seldom/never
50%
41%
5%
4%
241
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
58%
3%
3%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
53%
4%
3%
324
Seldom/never
41%
54%
3%
3%
241
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Views about abortion among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
54%
4%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
66%
29%
5%
324
Seldom/never
78%
19%
3%
241
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Views about homosexuality among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
40%
2%
4%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
78%
15%
3%
4%
324
Seldom/never
85%
8%
3%
3%
241
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
55%
9%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
68%
22%
10%
324
Seldom/never
79%
17%
4%
241
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say…
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Attendance at religious services
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
56%
1%
6%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
64%
3%
3%
324
Seldom/never
25%
72%
2%
1%
241
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 New Jersey by religious attendance
% of adults in New Jersey who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
27%
2%
45%
6%
315
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
24%
6%
23%
3%
324
Seldom/never
56%
18%
5%
17%
5%
241
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.