Attendance at religious services among adults ages 65 and older

% of adults ages 65 and older who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%25%26%1%9,327
200753%24%22%1%8,146
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 among adults ages 65 and older by religious group

% of adults ages 65 and older who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%25%18%1%2,131
Evangelical Protestant63%23%14%1%2,399
Historically Black Protestant69%21%9%< 1%401
Jewish15%47%39%< 1%320
Mainline Protestant43%33%24%1%2,272
Mormon79%8%10%2%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%14%81%1%1,225
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

Generational cohort among adults ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Attendance at religious servicesYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week< 1%< 1%< 1%24%69%7%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year< 1%< 1%< 1%33%61%6%2,347
Seldom/never< 1%< 1%< 1%32%62%7%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Attendance at religious servicesMenWomenSample size
At least once a week39%61%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year46%54%2,347
Seldom/never52%48%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week79%11%2%8%2%4,424
Once or twice a month/a few times a year82%8%2%6%2%2,323
Seldom/never87%3%1%6%3%2,400
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Attendance at religious servicesImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week9%9%82%4,428
Once or twice a month/a few times a year9%11%80%2,321
Seldom/never8%13%79%2,409
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week41%24%24%11%3,602
Once or twice a month/a few times a year40%21%24%15%1,966
Seldom/never40%22%23%15%2,030
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who have completed…

Attendance at religious servicesHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week51%25%14%11%4,457
Once or twice a month/a few times a year49%26%13%12%2,343
Seldom/never47%25%15%13%2,426
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Attendance at religious servicesMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week57%1%10%28%4%4,457
Once or twice a month/a few times a year54%3%14%25%4%2,343
Seldom/never51%4%18%23%4%2,421
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Attendance at religious servicesParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week3%97%4,466
Once or twice a month/a few times a year3%97%2,346
Seldom/never2%98%2,430
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week86%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year67%22%4%2%4%2%2,347
Seldom/never43%23%9%2%19%4%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who say religion is…

Attendance at religious servicesVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week91%8%1%< 1%1%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year52%36%9%2%1%2,347
Seldom/never28%26%17%27%2%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who pray…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%10%1%2%1%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year53%21%8%16%2%2,347
Seldom/never36%11%6%46%2%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week54%10%9%25%1%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year9%8%13%68%1%2,347
Seldom/never4%2%2%92%1%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week68%6%3%20%4%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year44%11%6%36%3%2,347
Seldom/never34%7%4%53%2%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week83%7%4%4%2%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year57%16%11%14%3%2,347
Seldom/never41%12%9%35%3%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week52%12%10%23%3%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year41%14%15%27%3%2,347
Seldom/never40%11%13%33%2%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week60%5%28%4%4%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year26%7%56%7%3%2,347
Seldom/never15%12%58%11%3%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week45%50%2%3%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year31%65%2%2%2,347
Seldom/never26%71%1%1%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week67%9%5%18%2%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year24%13%13%48%2%2,347
Seldom/never12%5%5%77%1%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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%28%5%8%6%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year29%30%3%27%10%2,347
Seldom/never16%18%3%54%10%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who …in heaven

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week88%6%6%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year73%18%9%2,347
Seldom/never49%40%11%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who …in hell

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week71%19%10%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year52%37%11%2,347
Seldom/never32%58%10%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week49%13%38%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year40%14%46%2,347
Seldom/never32%14%54%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who are…

Attendance at religious servicesConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%27%13%6%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year42%34%20%4%2,347
Seldom/never31%31%31%7%2,433
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who would rather have…

Attendance at religious servicesSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%30%3%5%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year56%36%3%5%2,347
Seldom/never53%36%5%7%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week50%42%4%4%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year44%49%4%3%2,347
Seldom/never41%53%3%3%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who say abortion should be…

Attendance at religious servicesLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%61%6%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year58%35%6%2,347
Seldom/never69%25%7%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who say homosexuality…

Attendance at religious servicesShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%56%4%5%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year58%33%5%4%2,347
Seldom/never66%26%4%5%2,433
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older who …same-sex marriage

Attendance at religious servicesStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week24%67%9%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year45%44%11%2,347
Seldom/never56%34%11%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week45%44%3%7%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year44%48%2%5%2,347
Seldom/never35%56%4%5%2,433
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 ages 65 and older by religious attendance

% of adults ages 65 and older 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 week11%23%4%52%10%4,472
Once or twice a month/a few times a year29%25%5%33%7%2,347
Seldom/never46%18%6%23%7%2,433
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.