Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%16%6%22%1%7,303
200754%19%6%20%1%8,092
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Generation X by religious group

% of adults in Generation X who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%20%7%13%1%1,472
Evangelical Protestant79%13%3%4%1%1,751
Historically Black Protestant83%10%3%3%1%450
Jewish34%13%6%47%< 1%140
Mainline Protestant53%25%9%13%1%1,044
Mormon86%3%3%8%< 1%166
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%12%7%58%< 1%1,764
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily< 1%100%< 1%< 1%3,896
Weekly< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,169
Monthly< 1%100%< 1%< 1%433
Seldom/never< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,762
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Gender composition among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily42%58%3,896
Weekly49%51%1,169
Monthly58%42%433
Seldom/never66%34%1,762
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily55%16%3%21%5%3,849
Weekly68%9%3%17%3%1,159
Monthly68%8%4%17%3%424
Seldom/never75%4%6%13%3%1,742
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Immigrant status among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily20%7%72%3,856
Weekly19%8%74%1,157
Monthly19%10%71%428
Seldom/never18%9%73%1,738
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily33%20%28%20%3,565
Weekly27%20%27%26%1,086
Monthly26%18%26%30%400
Seldom/never20%18%32%31%1,654
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily38%32%18%12%3,882
Weekly38%27%20%15%1,167
Monthly39%29%16%16%431
Seldom/never32%27%23%18%1,761
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily60%7%16%2%15%3,889
Weekly58%7%17%2%17%1,167
Monthly57%14%14%< 1%16%433
Seldom/never56%10%12%1%21%1,760
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily61%39%3,879
Weekly60%40%1,165
Monthly54%46%431
Seldom/never51%49%1,758
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve 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 daily84%13%2%< 1%1%1%3,896
Weekly60%33%4%< 1%1%1%1,169
Monthly42%39%11%1%5%2%433
Seldom/never18%26%13%1%36%6%1,762
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily76%18%3%2%1%3,896
Weekly42%45%9%3%1%1,169
Monthly21%49%23%6%< 1%433
Seldom/never8%22%29%41%< 1%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%33%14%< 1%3,896
Weekly23%50%28%< 1%1,169
Monthly6%55%39%< 1%433
Seldom/never4%23%72%< 1%1,762
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily39%14%10%37%< 1%3,896
Weekly12%11%9%67%< 1%1,169
Monthly3%6%9%81%1%433
Seldom/never2%1%2%94%< 1%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%8%3%35%2%3,896
Weekly30%10%5%54%1%1,169
Monthly20%14%8%57%1%433
Seldom/never17%8%5%69%1%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily74%13%7%5%1%3,896
Weekly48%23%15%13%1%1,169
Monthly33%19%21%26%1%433
Seldom/never31%14%14%40%1%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%16%11%24%2%3,896
Weekly38%19%16%27%1%1,169
Monthly31%19%20%29%< 1%433
Seldom/never35%16%17%32%< 1%1,762
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%7%36%5%3%3,896
Weekly22%13%51%12%2%1,169
Monthly9%15%64%10%1%433
Seldom/never6%15%58%20%2%1,762
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily42%56%1%1%3,896
Weekly29%68%1%2%1,169
Monthly28%70%2%1%433
Seldom/never21%78%1%< 1%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%13%8%21%< 1%3,896
Weekly18%15%14%54%1%1,169
Monthly5%8%18%70%< 1%433
Seldom/never3%3%5%89%< 1%1,762
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord 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 daily45%31%4%15%6%3,896
Weekly24%34%2%33%7%1,169
Monthly12%30%1%49%7%433
Seldom/never8%10%< 1%75%6%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily85%8%7%3,896
Weekly81%13%6%1,169
Monthly70%22%7%433
Seldom/never34%58%8%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily73%20%7%3,896
Weekly63%29%8%1,169
Monthly51%40%9%433
Seldom/never24%68%8%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily41%20%39%3,896
Weekly39%18%43%1,169
Monthly34%24%42%433
Seldom/never27%20%54%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily44%31%19%6%3,896
Weekly33%39%23%5%1,169
Monthly22%42%29%7%433
Seldom/never19%36%39%6%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%42%3%3%3,896
Weekly54%41%3%3%1,169
Monthly56%37%3%3%433
Seldom/never49%45%3%3%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily47%46%5%2%3,896
Weekly47%49%4%1%1,169
Monthly50%47%3%1%433
Seldom/never40%55%4%1%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily42%54%4%3,896
Weekly60%36%3%1,169
Monthly62%33%5%433
Seldom/never78%18%4%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%41%5%4%3,896
Weekly73%21%3%3%1,169
Monthly77%16%4%3%433
Seldom/never83%11%3%2%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%50%9%3,896
Weekly61%31%8%1,169
Monthly66%27%7%433
Seldom/never79%15%6%1,762
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 in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter 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 daily39%55%3%3%3,896
Weekly37%61%1%1%1,169
Monthly37%59%4%< 1%433
Seldom/never28%68%2%2%1,762
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults in Generation X by frequency of prayer

% of adults in Generation X who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily17%28%3%48%4%3,896
Weekly34%33%4%26%3%1,169
Monthly41%27%6%24%2%433
Seldom/never72%10%5%12%2%1,762
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.