Religious tradition
% of adults who are…
| Survey year | Buddhist | Catholic | Evangelical Protestant | Hindu | Historically Black Protestant | Jehovah's Witness | Jewish | Mainline Protestant | Mormon | Muslim | Orthodox Christian | Other Christian | Other Faiths | Other World Religions | Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1% | 21% | 25% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 2% | 15% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 23% | 1% | 35,071 |
| 2007 | 1% | 24% | 26% | < 1% | 7% | 1% | 2% | 18% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 16% | 1% | 35,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Buddhist, Catholic, Evangelical Protestant, Hindu, Historically Black Protestant, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, Mainline Protestant, Mormon, Muslim, Orthodox Christian, Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
Demographic✭Information
Age distribution by religious group
% of adults who are ages…
| Religious tradition | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 34% | 30% | 23% | 14% | 259 |
| Catholic | 17% | 33% | 29% | 20% | 7,061 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 17% | 33% | 29% | 20% | 8,417 |
| Hindu | 34% | 56% | 6% | 4% | 194 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 20% | 36% | 29% | 15% | 1,873 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 15% | 34% | 29% | 23% | 238 |
| Jewish | 22% | 27% | 26% | 26% | 825 |
| Mainline Protestant | 16% | 29% | 29% | 26% | 5,946 |
| Mormon | 22% | 40% | 22% | 16% | 651 |
| Muslim | 44% | 37% | 13% | 5% | 234 |
| Orthodox Christian | 26% | 40% | 21% | 13% | 177 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 35% | 37% | 19% | 9% | 7,437 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: 18-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+
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Generational cohort by religious group
% of adults who are…
| Religious tradition | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 23% | 17% | 23% | 30% | 7% | < 1% | 259 |
| Catholic | 11% | 11% | 28% | 35% | 13% | 2% | 7,061 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 11% | 12% | 28% | 35% | 14% | 1% | 8,417 |
| Hindu | 14% | 36% | 40% | 8% | 1% | < 1% | 194 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 12% | 14% | 30% | 33% | 10% | 1% | 1,873 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 10% | 10% | 29% | 33% | 17% | 1% | 238 |
| Jewish | 13% | 13% | 23% | 33% | 15% | 3% | 825 |
| Mainline Protestant | 10% | 10% | 25% | 36% | 17% | 2% | 5,946 |
| Mormon | 14% | 17% | 31% | 26% | 11% | 1% | 651 |
| Muslim | 29% | 22% | 31% | 15% | 4% | < 1% | 234 |
| Orthodox Christian | 18% | 16% | 32% | 25% | 8% | 1% | 177 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 22% | 22% | 28% | 22% | 5% | < 1% | 7,437 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Younger Millennial, Older Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomer, Silent, Greatest
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Gender composition by religious group
% of adults who are…
| Religious tradition | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 51% | 49% | 264 |
| Catholic | 46% | 54% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 45% | 55% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 62% | 38% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 41% | 59% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 35% | 65% | 245 |
| Jewish | 52% | 48% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 45% | 55% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 46% | 54% | 664 |
| Muslim | 65% | 35% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 56% | 44% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 57% | 43% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Racial and ethnic composition by religious group
% of adults who identify as…
| Religious tradition | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 44% | 3% | 33% | 12% | 8% | 262 |
| Catholic | 59% | 3% | 3% | 34% | 2% | 7,113 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 76% | 6% | 2% | 11% | 5% | 8,479 |
| Hindu | 4% | 2% | 91% | 1% | 2% | 197 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 2% | 94% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | 1,913 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 36% | 27% | < 1% | 32% | 6% | 242 |
| Jewish | 90% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 838 |
| Mainline Protestant | 86% | 3% | 1% | 6% | 3% | 5,995 |
| Mormon | 85% | 1% | 1% | 8% | 5% | 656 |
| Muslim | 38% | 28% | 28% | 4% | 3% | 232 |
| Orthodox Christian | 81% | 8% | 3% | 6% | 2% | 184 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 68% | 9% | 5% | 13% | 4% | 7,427 |
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.
Learn More: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed
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Immigrant status by religious group
% of adults who are…
| Religious tradition | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 26% | 22% | 52% | 262 |
| Catholic | 28% | 15% | 58% | 7,127 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 9% | 7% | 84% | 8,484 |
| Hindu | 87% | 9% | 4% | 197 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 7% | 3% | 90% | 1,875 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 25% | 8% | 67% | 243 |
| Jewish | 12% | 22% | 67% | 842 |
| Mainline Protestant | 7% | 7% | 87% | 6,019 |
| Mormon | 7% | 7% | 86% | 658 |
| Muslim | 64% | 17% | 18% | 228 |
| Orthodox Christian | 40% | 23% | 36% | 185 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 13% | 12% | 75% | 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.
Learn More: Immigrants, Second generation, Third generation or higher
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Income distribution by religious group
% of adults who have a household income of…
| Religious tradition | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 36% | 18% | 32% | 13% | 233 |
| Catholic | 36% | 19% | 26% | 19% | 6,137 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 35% | 22% | 28% | 14% | 7,462 |
| Hindu | 17% | 13% | 34% | 36% | 172 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 53% | 22% | 17% | 8% | 1,704 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 48% | 25% | 22% | 4% | 208 |
| Jewish | 16% | 15% | 24% | 44% | 708 |
| Mainline Protestant | 29% | 20% | 28% | 23% | 5,208 |
| Mormon | 27% | 20% | 33% | 20% | 594 |
| Muslim | 34% | 17% | 29% | 20% | 205 |
| Orthodox Christian | 18% | 17% | 36% | 29% | 155 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 33% | 20% | 26% | 21% | 6,790 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more
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Educational distribution by religious group
% of adults who have completed…
| Religious tradition | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 20% | 33% | 28% | 20% | 262 |
| Catholic | 46% | 27% | 16% | 10% | 7,157 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 43% | 35% | 14% | 7% | 8,545 |
| Hindu | 12% | 11% | 29% | 48% | 197 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 52% | 33% | 9% | 6% | 1,905 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 63% | 25% | 9% | 3% | 241 |
| Jewish | 19% | 22% | 29% | 31% | 843 |
| Mainline Protestant | 37% | 30% | 19% | 14% | 6,045 |
| Mormon | 27% | 40% | 23% | 10% | 662 |
| Muslim | 36% | 25% | 23% | 17% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 27% | 34% | 21% | 18% | 185 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 38% | 32% | 18% | 11% | 7,532 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: High school or less, Some college, College, Post-graduate degree
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Marital status by religious group
% of adults who are…
| Religious tradition | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 39% | 11% | 10% | 2% | 37% | 263 |
| Catholic | 52% | 8% | 12% | 7% | 21% | 7,176 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 55% | 5% | 14% | 8% | 18% | 8,562 |
| Hindu | 60% | 3% | 5% | 1% | 32% | 198 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 31% | 6% | 19% | 9% | 36% | 1,907 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 53% | 5% | 12% | 8% | 21% | 244 |
| Jewish | 56% | 6% | 9% | 6% | 23% | 843 |
| Mainline Protestant | 55% | 6% | 12% | 9% | 18% | 6,048 |
| Mormon | 66% | 3% | 7% | 5% | 19% | 661 |
| Muslim | 41% | 4% | 8% | 1% | 45% | 234 |
| Orthodox Christian | 48% | 5% | 9% | 6% | 31% | 182 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 37% | 11% | 11% | 3% | 37% | 7,523 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married
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Parent of children under 18 by religious group
% of adults who are…
| Religious tradition | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 20% | 80% | 263 |
| Catholic | 30% | 70% | 7,172 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 31% | 69% | 8,560 |
| Hindu | 39% | 61% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 30% | 70% | 1,908 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 29% | 71% | 244 |
| Jewish | 26% | 74% | 845 |
| Mainline Protestant | 26% | 74% | 6,062 |
| Mormon | 41% | 59% | 661 |
| Muslim | 38% | 62% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 30% | 70% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 26% | 74% | 7,532 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Parents, Non-parents
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by religious group
% of adults who say they…
| Religious tradition | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 29% | 29% | 10% | 1% | 27% | 4% | 264 |
| Catholic | 64% | 27% | 5% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 88% | 10% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 41% | 34% | 13% | 1% | 10% | 2% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 89% | 9% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 90% | 8% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 245 |
| Jewish | 37% | 27% | 14% | 1% | 17% | 4% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 66% | 25% | 4% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 86% | 11% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 84% | 12% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 61% | 29% | 7% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 27% | 22% | 11% | 1% | 33% | 6% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
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Importance of religion in one's life by religious group
% of adults who say religion is…
| Religious tradition | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 33% | 39% | 15% | 10% | 2% | 264 |
| Catholic | 58% | 32% | 8% | 2% | < 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 79% | 17% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 26% | 53% | 15% | 6% | < 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 85% | 12% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 90% | 8% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 245 |
| Jewish | 35% | 36% | 20% | 9% | < 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 53% | 34% | 10% | 2% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 84% | 12% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 64% | 24% | 8% | 2% | 1% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 52% | 33% | 12% | 3% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 13% | 21% | 26% | 39% | 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
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Attendance at religious services by religious group
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 18% | 50% | 31% | < 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 39% | 40% | 20% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 58% | 30% | 12% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 18% | 60% | 21% | 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 53% | 36% | 10% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 85% | 11% | 3% | 1% | 245 |
| Jewish | 19% | 49% | 31% | < 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 33% | 43% | 24% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 77% | 14% | 9% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 45% | 31% | 22% | 1% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 31% | 54% | 15% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 4% | 24% | 72% | < 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of prayer by religious group
% of adults who pray…
| Religious tradition | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 43% | 16% | 10% | 29% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 59% | 20% | 7% | 13% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 79% | 14% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 51% | 15% | 12% | 22% | 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 80% | 12% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 90% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 245 |
| Jewish | 29% | 16% | 8% | 45% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 54% | 23% | 7% | 15% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 85% | 7% | 3% | 5% | < 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 69% | 9% | 7% | 13% | 1% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 57% | 19% | 8% | 15% | 2% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 20% | 11% | 7% | 62% | 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by religious group
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 14% | 13% | 14% | 58% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 17% | 9% | 10% | 63% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 44% | 13% | 9% | 33% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 9% | 13% | 21% | 57% | < 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 44% | 14% | 9% | 32% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 85% | 3% | 3% | 7% | 2% | 245 |
| Jewish | 16% | 9% | 11% | 62% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 19% | 10% | 9% | 61% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 71% | 7% | 3% | 19% | < 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 35% | 10% | 14% | 40% | 1% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 18% | 10% | 17% | 54% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 5% | 3% | 4% | 88% | < 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of meditation by religious group
% of adults who meditate…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 66% | 6% | 7% | 19% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 40% | 9% | 5% | 45% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 49% | 7% | 3% | 40% | 2% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 33% | 8% | 7% | 51% | < 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 55% | 8% | 4% | 31% | 2% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 77% | 2% | 2% | 15% | 4% | 245 |
| Jewish | 28% | 8% | 6% | 56% | 2% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 36% | 10% | 5% | 48% | 2% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 60% | 10% | 1% | 28% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 35% | 8% | 7% | 41% | 8% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 35% | 5% | 5% | 53% | 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 26% | 10% | 5% | 58% | 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by religious group
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 59% | 14% | 14% | 12% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 57% | 17% | 11% | 14% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 75% | 12% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 40% | 16% | 22% | 20% | 2% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 73% | 12% | 7% | 8% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 82% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 245 |
| Jewish | 39% | 18% | 14% | 28% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 56% | 18% | 11% | 14% | 2% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 81% | 9% | 4% | 5% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 64% | 13% | 10% | 9% | 4% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 53% | 23% | 10% | 14% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 40% | 16% | 11% | 32% | 2% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by religious group
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 55% | 14% | 16% | 15% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 42% | 15% | 15% | 27% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 48% | 16% | 11% | 24% | 2% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 33% | 20% | 26% | 21% | < 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 42% | 16% | 11% | 29% | 2% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 62% | 12% | 6% | 16% | 4% | 245 |
| Jewish | 42% | 18% | 15% | 23% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 43% | 17% | 14% | 25% | 2% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 49% | 23% | 13% | 14% | < 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 56% | 16% | 8% | 17% | 3% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 47% | 18% | 18% | 16% | 2% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 47% | 16% | 12% | 24% | 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong by religious group
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Religious tradition | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 8% | 28% | 44% | 16% | 5% | 264 |
| Catholic | 30% | 10% | 48% | 10% | 2% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 60% | 5% | 30% | 3% | 2% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 6% | 19% | 50% | 24% | 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 47% | 6% | 41% | 4% | 2% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 78% | 1% | 14% | 3% | 4% | 245 |
| Jewish | 17% | 17% | 50% | 14% | 3% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 29% | 10% | 51% | 6% | 3% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 64% | 4% | 25% | 4% | 3% | 664 |
| Muslim | 37% | 9% | 36% | 13% | 4% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 27% | 14% | 48% | 8% | 3% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 7% | 18% | 57% | 17% | 2% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by religious group
% of adults who say…
| Religious tradition | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 21% | 75% | 4% | < 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 30% | 67% | 1% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 50% | 48% | 2% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 20% | 78% | 1% | 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 29% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 57% | 39% | 2% | 2% | 245 |
| Jewish | 21% | 76% | 2% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 32% | 65% | 2% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 57% | 41% | 2% | < 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 20% | 76% | 1% | 2% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 33% | 64% | 1% | 2% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 20% | 78% | 1% | 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
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Frequency of reading scripture by religious group
% of adults who read scripture…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 28% | 9% | 9% | 53% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 25% | 11% | 10% | 52% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 63% | 12% | 7% | 18% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 10% | 11% | 18% | 60% | 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 61% | 13% | 8% | 18% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 88% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 245 |
| Jewish | 17% | 8% | 9% | 65% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 30% | 13% | 12% | 44% | 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 77% | 7% | 3% | 12% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 46% | 13% | 11% | 28% | 2% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 29% | 13% | 13% | 44% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 9% | 6% | 6% | 79% | < 1% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Interpreting scripture by religious group
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Religious tradition | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 5% | 9% | 1% | 73% | 12% | 264 |
| Catholic | 26% | 36% | 3% | 28% | 8% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 55% | 29% | 4% | 8% | 4% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 12% | 16% | < 1% | 60% | 12% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 59% | 23% | 3% | 9% | 6% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 47% | 40% | 7% | 2% | 4% | 245 |
| Jewish | 11% | 24% | 2% | 55% | 8% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 24% | 35% | 3% | 28% | 9% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 33% | 53% | 5% | 6% | 3% | 664 |
| Muslim | 42% | 31% | 10% | 12% | 5% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 22% | 39% | 2% | 27% | 10% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 10% | 11% | 1% | 72% | 7% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
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Belief in Heaven by religious group
% of adults who …in heaven
| Religious tradition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 47% | 46% | 7% | 264 |
| Catholic | 85% | 10% | 5% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 88% | 5% | 7% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 48% | 42% | 9% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 93% | 4% | 3% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 50% | 38% | 12% | 245 |
| Jewish | 40% | 49% | 11% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 80% | 12% | 8% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 95% | 2% | 3% | 664 |
| Muslim | 89% | 7% | 4% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 81% | 10% | 9% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 37% | 53% | 9% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Belief in Hell by religious group
% of adults who …in hell
| Religious tradition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 32% | 63% | 5% | 264 |
| Catholic | 63% | 29% | 8% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 82% | 11% | 7% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 28% | 62% | 11% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 82% | 12% | 6% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 7% | 89% | 3% | 245 |
| Jewish | 22% | 70% | 7% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 60% | 29% | 11% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 62% | 30% | 8% | 664 |
| Muslim | 76% | 18% | 6% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 59% | 31% | 11% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 27% | 65% | 8% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation by religious group
% of adults who identify as…
| Religious tradition | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 16% | 16% | 69% | 264 |
| Catholic | 37% | 19% | 44% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 56% | 16% | 28% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 13% | 26% | 61% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 10% | 10% | 80% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 7% | 75% | 18% | 245 |
| Jewish | 26% | 9% | 64% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 44% | 16% | 40% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 70% | 11% | 19% | 664 |
| Muslim | 17% | 21% | 62% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 34% | 22% | 44% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 23% | 22% | 54% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.
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Political ideology by religious group
% of adults who are…
| Religious tradition | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 16% | 36% | 44% | 4% | 264 |
| Catholic | 37% | 36% | 22% | 5% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 55% | 27% | 13% | 6% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 14% | 38% | 43% | 4% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 36% | 33% | 24% | 7% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 20% | 18% | 12% | 50% | 245 |
| Jewish | 21% | 33% | 43% | 3% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 37% | 38% | 20% | 5% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 61% | 27% | 9% | 4% | 664 |
| Muslim | 22% | 39% | 33% | 6% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 34% | 48% | 16% | 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 18% | 36% | 39% | 8% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Conservative, Moderate, Liberal
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Views about size of government by religious group
% of adults who would rather have…
| Religious tradition | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 40% | 51% | 3% | 6% | 264 |
| Catholic | 48% | 47% | 3% | 3% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 64% | 30% | 3% | 3% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 40% | 57% | 4% | < 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 23% | 70% | 3% | 4% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 32% | 50% | 4% | 14% | 245 |
| Jewish | 40% | 53% | 4% | 3% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 59% | 34% | 4% | 4% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 75% | 22% | 2% | 2% | 664 |
| Muslim | 23% | 73% | 3% | 2% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 61% | 38% | 1% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 47% | 46% | 3% | 4% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services
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Views about government aid to the poor by religious group
% of adults who say government aid to the poor…
| Religious tradition | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 22% | 73% | 4% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 46% | 48% | 4% | 2% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 56% | 38% | 4% | 2% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 33% | 58% | 7% | 3% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 27% | 66% | 4% | 2% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 31% | 60% | 5% | 4% | 245 |
| Jewish | 29% | 65% | 3% | 3% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 48% | 46% | 4% | 2% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 64% | 31% | 3% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 30% | 63% | 4% | 3% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 47% | 49% | 3% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 36% | 58% | 4% | 2% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm
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Views about abortion by religious group
% of adults who say abortion should be…
| Religious tradition | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 82% | 17% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 48% | 47% | 5% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 33% | 63% | 4% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 68% | 29% | 3% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 52% | 42% | 6% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 18% | 75% | 7% | 245 |
| Jewish | 83% | 15% | 2% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 60% | 35% | 4% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 27% | 70% | 2% | 664 |
| Muslim | 55% | 37% | 9% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 53% | 45% | 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 73% | 23% | 4% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases
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Views about homosexuality by religious group
% of adults who say homosexuality…
| Religious tradition | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 88% | 10% | 1% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 70% | 23% | 4% | 4% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 36% | 55% | 5% | 4% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 71% | 22% | 5% | 2% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 51% | 40% | 6% | 4% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 16% | 76% | 4% | 4% | 245 |
| Jewish | 81% | 16% | 2% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 66% | 26% | 5% | 3% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 36% | 57% | 4% | 3% | 664 |
| Muslim | 45% | 47% | 5% | 3% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 62% | 31% | 4% | 4% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 83% | 12% | 3% | 3% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged
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Views about same-sex marriage by religious group
% of adults who …same-sex marriage
| Religious tradition | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 84% | 13% | 3% | 264 |
| Catholic | 57% | 34% | 9% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 28% | 64% | 7% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 68% | 23% | 9% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 40% | 52% | 9% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 14% | 76% | 10% | 245 |
| Jewish | 77% | 18% | 5% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 57% | 35% | 8% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 26% | 68% | 6% | 664 |
| Muslim | 42% | 52% | 6% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 54% | 41% | 5% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 78% | 16% | 6% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose
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Views about environmental regulation by religious group
% of adults who say…
| Religious tradition | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 20% | 77% | 1% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 39% | 55% | 2% | 3% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 48% | 45% | 3% | 4% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 26% | 69% | 2% | 3% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 36% | 58% | 2% | 4% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 33% | 54% | 4% | 9% | 245 |
| Jewish | 25% | 71% | 2% | 2% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 38% | 56% | 3% | 3% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 53% | 42% | 3% | 2% | 664 |
| Muslim | 27% | 67% | 3% | 3% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 32% | 66% | < 1% | 2% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 27% | 68% | 2% | 3% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
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Views about human evolution by religious group
% of adults who say humans…
| Religious tradition | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 67% | 13% | 6% | 13% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 31% | 31% | 4% | 29% | 5% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 11% | 25% | 2% | 57% | 5% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 62% | 14% | 3% | 17% | 3% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 16% | 31% | 3% | 45% | 5% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 6% | 15% | < 1% | 74% | 5% | 245 |
| Jewish | 58% | 18% | 5% | 16% | 3% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 28% | 31% | 5% | 30% | 5% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 11% | 29% | 2% | 52% | 7% | 664 |
| Muslim | 25% | 25% | 3% | 41% | 6% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 29% | 25% | 5% | 36% | 5% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 63% | 14% | 4% | 15% | 3% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form
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