Attendance at religious services among women

% of women who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%33%26%1%17,557
200744%32%23%1%19,265
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Attendance at religious services among women by religious group

% of women who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist24%49%27%< 1%126
Catholic43%39%17%1%3,776
Evangelical Protestant60%28%11%1%4,532
Historically Black Protestant55%35%10%< 1%1,098
Jehovah's Witness84%13%3%< 1%158
Jewish19%53%28%< 1%419
Mainline Protestant36%42%22%1%3,305
Mormon76%13%10%1%317
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")5%25%69%< 1%3,085
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among women by religious attendance

% of women who are ages…

Attendance at religious services18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week15%31%28%26%7,130
Once or twice a month/a few times a year25%35%26%14%5,414
Seldom/never25%35%24%16%4,483
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Generational cohort among women by religious attendance

% of women who are…

Attendance at religious servicesYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week9%11%26%34%18%2%7,130
Once or twice a month/a few times a year16%16%29%30%9%1%5,414
Seldom/never15%17%28%28%10%1%4,483
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Racial and ethnic composition among women by religious attendance

% of women who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week61%16%2%17%4%7,247
Once or twice a month/a few times a year64%13%4%15%4%5,478
Seldom/never74%6%4%12%4%4,510
Don't know70%9%5%12%3%107
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Immigrant status among women by religious attendance

% of women who are…

Attendance at religious servicesImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week16%9%75%7,238
Once or twice a month/a few times a year14%11%74%5,440
Seldom/never13%11%77%4,506
Don't know20%6%74%111
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Income distribution among women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week39%21%27%13%6,025
Once or twice a month/a few times a year39%20%24%18%4,818
Seldom/never40%20%23%17%3,975
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Educational distribution among women by religious attendance

% of women who have completed…

Attendance at religious servicesHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week42%32%17%10%7,293
Once or twice a month/a few times a year38%34%17%11%5,505
Seldom/never38%33%18%11%4,543
Don't know49%23%15%13%114
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Marital status among women by religious attendance

% of women who are…

Attendance at religious servicesMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week55%4%13%12%17%7,296
Once or twice a month/a few times a year45%9%14%7%25%5,507
Seldom/never41%11%15%8%25%4,547
Don't know36%9%11%25%19%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.

Parent of children under 18 among women by religious attendance

% of women who are…

Attendance at religious servicesParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week32%68%7,307
Once or twice a month/a few times a year34%66%5,512
Seldom/never28%72%4,565
Don't know21%79%117
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week88%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year68%23%4%1%3%1%5,525
Seldom/never41%26%9%1%19%4%4,572
Don't know69%12%1%6%3%8%123
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Importance of religion in one's life among women by religious attendance

% of women 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%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year50%39%9%2%< 1%5,525
Seldom/never23%27%23%26%1%4,572
Don't know72%14%1%3%11%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women who pray…

Attendance at religious servicesAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week87%9%1%2%1%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year59%22%7%11%1%5,525
Seldom/never35%15%7%43%1%4,572
Don't know58%13%1%4%23%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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%19%1%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year9%12%13%65%1%5,525
Seldom/never4%2%2%92%< 1%4,572
Don't know17%7%10%44%22%123
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Frequency of meditation among women by religious attendance

% of women 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%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year36%10%5%48%1%5,525
Seldom/never30%9%4%56%1%4,572
Don't know46%3%2%31%18%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week82%9%4%4%1%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year56%19%13%11%1%5,525
Seldom/never47%16%12%25%2%4,572
Don't know60%5%7%7%22%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year41%17%14%26%1%5,525
Seldom/never41%16%14%28%1%4,572
Don't know35%7%12%27%20%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week64%5%26%3%2%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year27%11%51%9%2%5,525
Seldom/never12%14%59%13%2%4,572
Don't know40%4%29%8%18%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week42%55%1%1%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year26%72%1%1%5,525
Seldom/never21%77%1%1%4,572
Don't know21%68%4%7%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week71%9%5%13%1%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year26%15%13%46%< 1%5,525
Seldom/never11%6%6%77%< 1%4,572
Don't know39%10%7%17%27%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week53%30%4%8%5%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year26%34%2%29%8%5,525
Seldom/never14%18%2%58%8%4,572
Don't know38%18%9%14%21%123
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Belief in Heaven among women by religious attendance

% of women who …in heaven

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week88%6%6%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year80%14%6%5,525
Seldom/never54%37%9%4,572
Don't know70%9%20%123
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Belief in Hell among women by religious attendance

% of women who …in hell

Attendance at religious servicesBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week74%18%8%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year58%34%9%5,525
Seldom/never39%52%9%4,572
Don't know53%14%33%123
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among women by religious attendance

% of women who identify as…

Attendance at religious servicesRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week42%18%40%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year32%18%51%5,525
Seldom/never24%19%57%4,572
Don't know23%41%36%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women who are…

Attendance at religious servicesConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%30%15%7%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year29%38%27%5%5,525
Seldom/never19%32%40%8%4,572
Don't know37%17%11%34%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women who would rather have…

Attendance at religious servicesSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%43%3%4%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year42%52%3%3%5,525
Seldom/never41%50%3%5%4,572
Don't know31%40%11%18%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week46%47%4%2%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year40%55%3%2%5,525
Seldom/never35%59%4%2%4,572
Don't know33%50%4%12%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women who say abortion should be…

Attendance at religious servicesLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%62%5%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year61%35%3%5,525
Seldom/never73%23%3%4,572
Don't know42%36%22%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women who say homosexuality…

Attendance at religious servicesShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%47%5%4%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year76%17%4%3%5,525
Seldom/never84%11%2%3%4,572
Don't know44%31%6%20%123
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Views about same-sex marriage among women by religious attendance

% of women who …same-sex marriage

Attendance at religious servicesStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%59%8%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year67%26%7%5,525
Seldom/never77%17%6%4,572
Don't know37%39%25%123
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 women by religious attendance

% of women 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 week39%53%3%5%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year33%62%2%3%5,525
Seldom/never28%66%2%4%4,572
Don't know29%40%7%24%123
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Views about human evolution among women by religious attendance

% of women 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%25%3%54%6%7,337
Once or twice a month/a few times a year31%30%4%31%4%5,525
Seldom/never52%19%4%21%4%4,572
Don't know19%20%10%38%12%123
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.