Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who are ages…
| Generational cohort | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 100% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 55% | 45% | < 1% | < 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | < 1% | 100% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | < 1% | < 1% | 84% | 16% | 2,905 |
| Silent | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 100% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 100% | 142 |
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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Gender composition among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who are…
| Generational cohort | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 49% | 51% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 48% | 52% | 648 |
| Generation X | 47% | 53% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 48% | 52% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 41% | 59% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 35% | 65% | 142 |
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 among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who identify as…
| Generational cohort | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 43% | 5% | 5% | 44% | 3% | 527 |
| Older Millennial | 42% | 4% | 4% | 49% | 2% | 647 |
| Generation X | 49% | 3% | 3% | 43% | 2% | 1,461 |
| Baby Boomer | 67% | 2% | 3% | 26% | 2% | 2,861 |
| Silent | 80% | 2% | 1% | 16% | 1% | 1,351 |
| Greatest | 82% | < 1% | 4% | 11% | 2% | 138 |
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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Immigrant status among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who are…
| Generational cohort | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 19% | 31% | 51% | 527 |
| Older Millennial | 38% | 13% | 49% | 643 |
| Generation X | 39% | 12% | 49% | 1,462 |
| Baby Boomer | 24% | 9% | 67% | 2,880 |
| Silent | 17% | 18% | 65% | 1,350 |
| Greatest | 10% | 43% | 46% | 141 |
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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Income distribution among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who have a household income of…
| Generational cohort | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 42% | 16% | 26% | 16% | 449 |
| Older Millennial | 44% | 23% | 24% | 9% | 592 |
| Generation X | 33% | 18% | 25% | 23% | 1,331 |
| Baby Boomer | 32% | 18% | 28% | 22% | 2,516 |
| Silent | 42% | 26% | 23% | 10% | 1,090 |
| Greatest | 62% | 19% | 15% | 4% | 102 |
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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Educational distribution among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who have completed…
| Generational cohort | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 49% | 41% | 9% | 1% | 529 |
| Older Millennial | 42% | 26% | 23% | 10% | 645 |
| Generation X | 46% | 24% | 18% | 13% | 1,466 |
| Baby Boomer | 44% | 27% | 17% | 11% | 2,896 |
| Silent | 54% | 25% | 12% | 9% | 1,358 |
| Greatest | 68% | 18% | 9% | 5% | 142 |
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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Marital status among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who are…
| Generational cohort | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 6% | 12% | 1% | < 1% | 82% | 530 |
| Older Millennial | 39% | 18% | 7% | < 1% | 37% | 647 |
| Generation X | 60% | 10% | 14% | 1% | 15% | 1,468 |
| Baby Boomer | 62% | 5% | 18% | 5% | 10% | 2,902 |
| Silent | 55% | 2% | 8% | 30% | 4% | 1,359 |
| Greatest | 31% | < 1% | < 1% | 65% | 3% | 141 |
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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Parent of children under 18 among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who are…
| Generational cohort | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 12% | 88% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 49% | 51% | 647 |
| Generation X | 64% | 36% | 1,471 |
| Baby Boomer | 16% | 84% | 2,894 |
| Silent | 2% | 98% | 1,358 |
| Greatest | < 1% | 100% | 142 |
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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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say they…
| Generational cohort | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 58% | 29% | 9% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 53% | 35% | 7% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 648 |
| Generation X | 64% | 28% | 6% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 66% | 27% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 73% | 20% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 70% | 17% | 6% | 5% | < 1% | 2% | 142 |
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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Importance of religion in one's life among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say religion is…
| Generational cohort | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 41% | 43% | 13% | 3% | < 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 51% | 38% | 8% | 3% | 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 58% | 32% | 8% | 2% | < 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 58% | 33% | 7% | 3% | < 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 73% | 20% | 5% | 2% | 1% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 82% | 11% | 6% | 1% | 1% | 142 |
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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Attendance at religious services among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who attend religious services…
| Generational cohort | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 26% | 53% | 21% | < 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 31% | 48% | 21% | < 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 39% | 43% | 18% | < 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 38% | 39% | 22% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 60% | 22% | 17% | 1% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 63% | 18% | 18% | 1% | 142 |
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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Frequency of prayer among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who pray…
| Generational cohort | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 41% | 24% | 11% | 24% | < 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 48% | 26% | 11% | 16% | < 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 59% | 20% | 7% | 13% | 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 60% | 21% | 7% | 11% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 74% | 14% | 3% | 8% | 2% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 84% | 5% | 2% | 8% | 1% | 142 |
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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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who attend prayer group…
| Generational cohort | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 12% | 14% | 10% | 64% | < 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 14% | 9% | 13% | 65% | < 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 19% | 11% | 10% | 59% | 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 16% | 8% | 9% | 67% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 21% | 6% | 11% | 61% | 1% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 20% | 5% | 10% | 64% | 2% | 142 |
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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Frequency of meditation among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who meditate…
| Generational cohort | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 22% | 10% | 6% | 62% | < 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 33% | 10% | 6% | 50% | 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 40% | 10% | 5% | 44% | 2% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 42% | 9% | 5% | 44% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 56% | 8% | 4% | 30% | 2% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 60% | 8% | 1% | 29% | 2% | 142 |
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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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Generational cohort | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 48% | 21% | 16% | 14% | 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 48% | 21% | 13% | 16% | 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 56% | 19% | 12% | 13% | 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 58% | 15% | 11% | 15% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 68% | 11% | 6% | 13% | 2% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 75% | 5% | 6% | 12% | 2% | 142 |
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 Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Generational cohort | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 44% | 20% | 16% | 19% | 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 43% | 16% | 16% | 25% | < 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 41% | 15% | 16% | 28% | 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 43% | 15% | 14% | 27% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 42% | 12% | 12% | 31% | 3% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 37% | 10% | 13% | 38% | 2% | 142 |
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 Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Generational cohort | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 20% | 16% | 49% | 13% | 2% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 23% | 10% | 49% | 15% | 2% | 648 |
| Generation X | 30% | 10% | 47% | 12% | 2% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 31% | 8% | 50% | 8% | 2% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 39% | 8% | 44% | 5% | 4% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 44% | 9% | 40% | 5% | 2% | 142 |
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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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say…
| Generational cohort | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 20% | 79% | 1% | < 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 24% | 75% | 1% | < 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 30% | 67% | 1% | 2% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 33% | 64% | 2% | 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 34% | 62% | 1% | 2% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 27% | 67% | < 1% | 5% | 142 |
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 Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who read scripture…
| Generational cohort | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 16% | 15% | 13% | 55% | 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 22% | 11% | 10% | 57% | < 1% | 648 |
| Generation X | 27% | 12% | 11% | 49% | 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 24% | 11% | 9% | 55% | < 1% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 31% | 8% | 11% | 47% | 2% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 43% | 7% | 10% | 37% | 2% | 142 |
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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Interpreting scripture among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say the holy scripture is…
| Generational cohort | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 19% | 44% | 1% | 30% | 6% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 26% | 30% | 2% | 34% | 8% | 648 |
| Generation X | 29% | 34% | 2% | 27% | 7% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 24% | 36% | 3% | 29% | 8% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 27% | 38% | 6% | 20% | 9% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 39% | 29% | 5% | 19% | 9% | 142 |
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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Belief in Heaven among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who …in heaven
| Generational cohort | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 86% | 10% | 4% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 84% | 11% | 5% | 648 |
| Generation X | 86% | 10% | 4% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 83% | 11% | 6% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 86% | 7% | 6% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 79% | 15% | 6% | 142 |
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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Belief in Hell among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who …in hell
| Generational cohort | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 68% | 27% | 5% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 66% | 28% | 5% | 648 |
| Generation X | 66% | 27% | 7% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 61% | 30% | 10% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 60% | 28% | 11% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 53% | 36% | 11% | 142 |
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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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who identify as…
| Generational cohort | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 38% | 18% | 44% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 33% | 22% | 45% | 648 |
| Generation X | 36% | 23% | 42% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 38% | 17% | 45% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 42% | 13% | 45% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 39% | 14% | 47% | 142 |
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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Political ideology among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who are…
| Generational cohort | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 28% | 40% | 28% | 4% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 28% | 35% | 29% | 8% | 648 |
| Generation X | 35% | 36% | 23% | 5% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 41% | 35% | 20% | 4% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 47% | 33% | 16% | 4% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 38% | 32% | 25% | 5% | 142 |
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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Views about size of government among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who would rather have…
| Generational cohort | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 38% | 60% | 1% | 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 34% | 61% | 2% | 3% | 648 |
| Generation X | 45% | 50% | 2% | 2% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 52% | 41% | 4% | 3% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 58% | 34% | 3% | 5% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 50% | 42% | 3% | 4% | 142 |
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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Views about government aid to the poor among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say government aid to the poor…
| Generational cohort | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 45% | 52% | 3% | 1% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 42% | 53% | 3% | 2% | 648 |
| Generation X | 46% | 49% | 4% | 1% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 47% | 48% | 4% | 2% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 49% | 44% | 3% | 4% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 41% | 51% | 3% | 5% | 142 |
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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Views about abortion among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say abortion should be…
| Generational cohort | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 52% | 46% | 2% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 46% | 51% | 2% | 648 |
| Generation X | 50% | 46% | 4% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 51% | 44% | 5% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 38% | 54% | 8% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 33% | 56% | 11% | 142 |
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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Views about homosexuality among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say homosexuality…
| Generational cohort | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 82% | 15% | 1% | 2% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 77% | 17% | 2% | 3% | 648 |
| Generation X | 71% | 21% | 4% | 4% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 70% | 23% | 4% | 3% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 56% | 34% | 5% | 6% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 37% | 48% | 2% | 13% | 142 |
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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Views about same-sex marriage among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who …same-sex marriage
| Generational cohort | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 75% | 22% | 3% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 67% | 25% | 7% | 648 |
| Generation X | 60% | 32% | 9% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 54% | 36% | 10% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 40% | 49% | 12% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 26% | 55% | 19% | 142 |
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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Views about environmental regulation among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say…
| Generational cohort | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 33% | 64% | 2% | 2% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 40% | 56% | 2% | 3% | 648 |
| Generation X | 37% | 59% | 2% | 3% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 42% | 53% | 2% | 4% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 43% | 48% | 4% | 5% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 36% | 48% | 4% | 12% | 142 |
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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Views about human evolution among Catholics by generational group
% of Catholics who say humans…
| Generational cohort | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younger Millennial | 42% | 29% | 3% | 24% | 3% | 533 |
| Older Millennial | 41% | 29% | 4% | 23% | 2% | 648 |
| Generation X | 33% | 31% | 4% | 28% | 3% | 1,472 |
| Baby Boomer | 26% | 35% | 4% | 30% | 4% | 2,905 |
| Silent | 20% | 29% | 6% | 36% | 10% | 1,361 |
| Greatest | 21% | 18% | 4% | 40% | 18% | 142 |
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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