Attendance at religious services

% of adults who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201436%33%30%1%35,071
200739%33%27%1%35,556
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never

Attendance at religious services by religious group

% of adults who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist18%50%31%< 1%264
Catholic39%40%20%1%7,202
Evangelical Protestant58%30%12%1%8,593
Hindu18%60%21%1%199
Historically Black Protestant53%36%10%1%1,916
Jehovah's Witness85%11%3%1%245
Jewish19%49%31%< 1%847
Mainline Protestant33%43%24%1%6,083
Mormon77%14%9%1%664
Muslim45%31%22%1%237
Orthodox Christian31%54%15%< 1%186
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%24%72%< 1%7,556
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution by religious attendance

% of adults who are ages…

Attendance at religious services18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week17%32%28%24%12,843
Once or twice a month/a few times a year25%36%26%13%11,007
Seldom/never26%35%24%15%10,322
Don't know17%24%28%31%173
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.

Learn More: 18-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+

Generational cohort by religious attendance

% of adults who are…

Attendance at religious servicesYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week11%11%27%34%17%2%12,843
Once or twice a month/a few times a year16%16%29%31%8%1%11,007
Seldom/never15%18%28%29%9%1%10,322
Don't know9%15%17%36%21%2%173
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.

Learn More: Younger Millennial, Older Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomer, Silent, Greatest

Gender composition by religious attendance

% of adults who are…

Attendance at religious servicesMenWomenSample size
At least once a week43%57%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year49%51%11,214
Seldom/never55%45%10,485
Don't know46%54%217
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.

Learn More: Men, Women

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Racial and ethnic composition by religious attendance

% of adults who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week63%15%3%16%4%12,958
Once or twice a month/a few times a year64%12%5%15%4%11,076
Seldom/never73%7%4%13%4%10,335
Don't know68%11%3%13%4%180
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.

Learn More: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed

Immigrant status by religious attendance

% of adults who are…

Attendance at religious servicesImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week16%9%75%12,988
Once or twice a month/a few times a year15%11%74%11,066
Seldom/never12%11%77%10,344
Don't know16%7%77%195
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.

Learn More: Immigrants, Second generation, Third generation or higher

Income distribution by religious attendance

% of adults who have a household income of…

Attendance at religious servicesLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week35%21%28%16%11,151
Once or twice a month/a few times a year33%20%26%21%9,956
Seldom/never35%20%25%19%9,271
Don't know61%15%13%11%112
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.

Learn More: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more

Educational distribution by religious attendance

% of adults who have completed…

Attendance at religious servicesHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week42%30%17%11%13,074
Once or twice a month/a few times a year40%33%17%11%11,165
Seldom/never41%32%17%11%10,431
Don't know48%28%14%10%198
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.

Learn More: High school or less, Some college, College, Post-graduate degree

Marital status by religious attendance

% of adults who are…

Attendance at religious servicesMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week57%3%12%9%19%13,094
Once or twice a month/a few times a year46%9%13%5%27%11,169
Seldom/never40%11%14%5%29%10,434
Don't know38%6%10%18%27%194
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.

Learn More: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married

Parent of children under 18 by religious attendance

% of adults who are…

Attendance at religious servicesParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week31%69%13,097
Once or twice a month/a few times a year31%69%11,173
Seldom/never24%76%10,460
Don't know17%83%203
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.

Learn More: Parents, Non-parents

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God by religious attendance

% of adults who say they…

Attendance at religious servicesBelieve 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 week87%11%1%1%1%< 1%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year62%25%6%1%5%2%11,214
Seldom/never36%24%10%1%25%5%10,485
Don't know63%13%3%4%5%13%217
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.

Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

Importance of religion in one's life by religious attendance

% of adults who say religion is…

Attendance at religious servicesVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week89%9%1%1%1%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year45%40%11%3%< 1%11,214
Seldom/never20%26%22%31%1%10,485
Don't know55%18%4%4%19%217
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.

Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important

Frequency of prayer by religious attendance

% of adults who pray…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week84%12%1%3%1%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year50%22%10%17%1%11,214
Seldom/never27%13%7%53%1%10,485
Don't know47%13%4%10%26%217
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.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by religious attendance

% of adults who attend prayer group…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%13%8%20%1%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year8%12%14%66%< 1%11,214
Seldom/never3%2%2%93%< 1%10,485
Don't know14%7%7%47%26%217
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation by religious attendance

% of adults who meditate…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%7%3%30%2%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year33%10%6%49%1%11,214
Seldom/never28%8%4%59%1%10,485
Don't know40%5%3%30%23%217
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.

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 by religious attendance

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

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week80%10%4%4%1%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year52%20%13%14%1%11,214
Seldom/never41%15%11%31%2%10,485
Don't know59%6%6%9%19%217
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by religious attendance

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

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%16%10%22%2%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year42%16%15%25%1%11,214
Seldom/never44%15%13%26%1%10,485
Don't know41%8%10%23%18%217
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Sources of guidance on right and wrong by religious attendance

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

Attendance at religious servicesReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%6%27%4%3%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year24%12%52%9%2%11,214
Seldom/never10%15%58%14%2%10,485
Don't know32%9%31%9%20%217
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.

Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by religious attendance

% of adults who say…

Attendance at religious servicesThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%52%2%1%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year29%69%1%1%11,214
Seldom/never23%75%1%1%10,485
Don't know29%59%6%7%217
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.

Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation

Frequency of reading scripture by religious attendance

% of adults who read scripture…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week69%10%5%14%1%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year22%15%14%48%1%11,214
Seldom/never10%5%6%79%< 1%10,485
Don't know33%9%7%23%28%217
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Interpreting scripture by religious attendance

% of adults who say the holy scripture is…

Attendance at religious servicesWord 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 week52%31%4%8%5%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year25%32%2%33%8%11,214
Seldom/never13%16%1%63%8%10,485
Don't know28%15%9%17%31%217
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.

Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God

Belief in Heaven by religious attendance

% of adults who …in heaven

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week87%7%6%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year77%16%6%11,214
Seldom/never48%43%9%10,485
Don't know64%12%24%217
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe

Belief in Hell by religious attendance

% of adults who …in hell

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week75%17%7%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year59%33%8%11,214
Seldom/never36%55%9%10,485
Don't know52%18%30%217
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation by religious attendance

% of adults who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week46%17%37%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year36%17%47%11,214
Seldom/never28%21%51%10,485
Don't know25%44%30%217
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.

Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.

Political ideology by religious attendance

% of adults who are…

Attendance at religious servicesConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%29%15%6%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year33%37%24%5%11,214
Seldom/never23%34%36%8%10,485
Don't know29%22%11%38%217
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.

Learn More: Conservative, Moderate, Liberal

Views about size of government by religious attendance

% of adults who would rather have…

Attendance at religious servicesSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%38%3%4%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year49%45%3%3%11,214
Seldom/never49%43%3%5%10,485
Don't know40%36%8%16%217
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.

Learn More: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services

Views about government aid to the poor by religious attendance

% of adults who say government aid to the poor…

Attendance at religious servicesDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%44%4%2%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year44%51%3%2%11,214
Seldom/never39%55%4%2%10,485
Don't know39%43%5%13%217
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.

Learn More: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm

Views about abortion by religious attendance

% of adults who say abortion should be…

Attendance at religious servicesLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%63%4%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year59%37%4%11,214
Seldom/never71%24%4%10,485
Don't know40%39%21%217
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.

Learn More: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases

Views about homosexuality by religious attendance

% of adults who say homosexuality…

Attendance at religious servicesShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%51%5%4%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year70%23%4%3%11,214
Seldom/never78%16%3%3%10,485
Don't know41%29%8%21%217
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.

Learn More: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged

Views about same-sex marriage by religious attendance

% of adults who …same-sex marriage

Attendance at religious servicesStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%62%7%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year60%32%8%11,214
Seldom/never72%21%7%10,485
Don't know34%35%31%217
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.

Learn More: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose

Views about environmental regulation by religious attendance

% of adults who say…

Attendance at religious servicesStricter 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 week44%50%3%4%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year37%59%2%2%11,214
Seldom/never31%63%2%3%10,485
Don't know32%41%8%19%217
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.

Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Views about human evolution by religious attendance

% of adults who say humans…

Attendance at religious servicesEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week13%26%3%52%5%13,155
Once or twice a month/a few times a year34%29%4%29%3%11,214
Seldom/never55%18%5%18%4%10,485
Don't know21%16%15%33%15%217
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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