Generational cohort among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic16%11%35%28%9%1%579
Evangelical Protestant15%16%30%29%9%< 1%1,026
Historically Black Protestant16%15%35%27%8%1%257
Mainline Protestant13%12%26%32%15%2%536
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%28%31%17%1%1%187
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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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%337
Older Millennial60%40%< 1%< 1%376
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%694
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%83%17%991
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial49%51%337
Older Millennial46%54%376
Generation X45%55%694
Baby Boomer43%57%991
Silent37%63%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial43%21%5%26%5%334
Older Millennial48%18%6%25%4%372
Generation X50%19%5%23%3%683
Baby Boomer65%15%3%15%3%977
Silent81%10%1%6%2%427
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial14%23%63%332
Older Millennial26%9%66%373
Generation X25%6%70%685
Baby Boomer15%6%79%978
Silent7%10%83%427
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial40%20%29%10%283
Older Millennial47%19%27%7%351
Generation X37%19%24%20%642
Baby Boomer35%18%27%19%900
Silent45%21%25%10%352
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial49%42%9%1%336
Older Millennial41%33%17%9%374
Generation X39%32%16%13%689
Baby Boomer47%28%13%11%991
Silent48%29%12%11%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial9%12%1%< 1%79%335
Older Millennial42%9%9%< 1%39%376
Generation X58%7%16%1%17%694
Baby Boomer61%3%20%8%8%988
Silent57%1%14%25%3%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial14%86%337
Older Millennial58%42%375
Generation X66%34%692
Baby Boomer17%83%990
Silent3%97%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial68%23%5%1%3%< 1%337
Older Millennial74%20%3%< 1%2%1%376
Generation X79%17%2%< 1%1%< 1%694
Baby Boomer84%12%2%1%1%1%991
Silent86%11%< 1%1%1%1%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial59%35%4%1%< 1%337
Older Millennial74%21%3%< 1%1%376
Generation X76%20%2%1%1%694
Baby Boomer81%17%1%1%1%991
Silent87%11%2%< 1%1%435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial47%45%8%1%337
Older Millennial45%45%9%1%376
Generation X51%45%5%< 1%694
Baby Boomer52%43%5%< 1%991
Silent69%25%6%< 1%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial64%24%5%7%< 1%337
Older Millennial72%17%6%4%1%376
Generation X76%17%3%3%1%694
Baby Boomer78%15%3%3%1%991
Silent80%15%2%2%1%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial32%17%3%48%1%337
Older Millennial40%13%4%42%1%376
Generation X44%13%5%36%1%694
Baby Boomer54%13%3%28%2%991
Silent66%11%3%18%2%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial59%25%9%6%< 1%337
Older Millennial69%19%6%6%< 1%376
Generation X70%18%8%4%< 1%694
Baby Boomer73%16%6%4%1%991
Silent74%16%5%3%2%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial50%26%12%12%< 1%337
Older Millennial43%22%11%23%1%376
Generation X42%21%13%23%1%694
Baby Boomer50%19%12%17%2%991
Silent49%18%11%19%2%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial34%14%42%9%1%337
Older Millennial41%10%38%8%2%376
Generation X47%9%35%6%3%694
Baby Boomer54%7%32%6%3%991
Silent52%6%32%6%4%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial26%72%1%1%337
Older Millennial36%62%1%1%376
Generation X39%59%1%< 1%694
Baby Boomer44%53%2%1%991
Silent38%58%< 1%3%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial39%31%10%20%< 1%337
Older Millennial54%22%6%17%1%376
Generation X53%26%10%11%< 1%694
Baby Boomer57%23%6%13%1%991
Silent60%22%6%12%1%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Younger Millennial31%44%1%18%6%337
Older Millennial41%38%2%14%6%376
Generation X46%33%3%12%6%694
Baby Boomer50%27%4%14%6%991
Silent52%27%4%8%8%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial88%9%3%337
Older Millennial85%9%5%376
Generation X89%7%4%694
Baby Boomer85%8%7%991
Silent87%6%6%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial76%20%4%337
Older Millennial75%19%5%376
Generation X76%19%4%694
Baby Boomer74%19%7%991
Silent72%18%10%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial39%17%44%337
Older Millennial41%21%38%376
Generation X39%16%45%694
Baby Boomer43%14%43%991
Silent47%11%43%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial32%39%22%7%337
Older Millennial35%33%23%8%376
Generation X40%34%23%4%694
Baby Boomer49%28%18%5%991
Silent51%27%16%6%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial39%59%1%1%337
Older Millennial48%47%2%3%376
Generation X50%45%4%1%694
Baby Boomer54%40%2%3%991
Silent58%32%3%7%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial44%52%3%< 1%337
Older Millennial41%53%5%1%376
Generation X47%48%4%1%694
Baby Boomer49%45%4%1%991
Silent51%45%1%3%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial48%50%2%337
Older Millennial38%60%3%376
Generation X43%54%2%694
Baby Boomer42%55%4%991
Silent39%56%4%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial74%24%2%< 1%337
Older Millennial57%36%4%4%376
Generation X58%34%4%3%694
Baby Boomer47%45%6%3%991
Silent36%55%4%5%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial62%33%5%337
Older Millennial50%44%6%376
Generation X45%47%8%694
Baby Boomer37%55%9%991
Silent26%66%8%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial37%60%2%1%337
Older Millennial36%58%2%3%376
Generation X40%55%2%3%694
Baby Boomer45%50%2%3%991
Silent45%46%4%4%435
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 who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial29%36%2%32%2%337
Older Millennial20%31%2%44%3%376
Generation X19%31%3%45%3%694
Baby Boomer17%28%3%47%4%991
Silent13%24%5%49%9%435
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.