DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who are ages…

Income distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Less than $30,00021%33%25%21%1,800
$30,000-$49,99916%35%25%24%1,140
$50,000-$99,99916%34%33%17%1,701
$100,000 or more12%40%37%12%1,439
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.

Generational cohort among Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who are…

Income distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Less than $30,00012%14%27%31%14%2%1,800
$30,000-$49,9999%14%28%32%16%1%1,140
$50,000-$99,99911%11%29%38%11%1%1,701
$100,000 or more9%6%37%42%6%< 1%1,439
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who are…

Income distributionMenWomenSample size
Less than $30,00042%58%1,812
$30,000-$49,99946%54%1,151
$50,000-$99,99951%49%1,720
$100,000 or more55%45%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who identify as…

Income distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Less than $30,00037%3%3%55%2%1,803
$30,000-$49,99959%3%3%33%2%1,140
$50,000-$99,99975%2%3%18%2%1,704
$100,000 or more81%2%2%12%2%1,436
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who are…

Income distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Less than $30,00044%16%40%1,789
$30,000-$49,99926%17%58%1,146
$50,000-$99,99914%14%72%1,719
$100,000 or more10%12%77%1,445
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who have completed…

Income distributionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Less than $30,00071%22%5%2%1,803
$30,000-$49,99946%33%15%5%1,150
$50,000-$99,99929%35%23%13%1,718
$100,000 or more18%23%32%27%1,452
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who are…

Income distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Less than $30,00033%12%19%11%25%1,809
$30,000-$49,99947%8%14%7%24%1,148
$50,000-$99,99963%7%8%3%19%1,720
$100,000 or more73%5%6%2%14%1,451
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who are…

Income distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Less than $30,00033%67%1,809
$30,000-$49,99929%71%1,148
$50,000-$99,99929%71%1,714
$100,000 or more37%63%1,453
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say they…

Income distributionBelieve 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
Less than $30,00061%30%6%2%1%1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99968%26%4%1%1%1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99966%26%4%1%2%1%1,720
$100,000 or more65%27%5%1%2%1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say religion is…

Income distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00063%28%6%2%< 1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99956%35%7%2%< 1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99951%36%10%3%< 1%1,720
$100,000 or more50%37%10%2%< 1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who attend religious services…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00039%38%22%1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99938%41%20%< 1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99939%42%18%< 1%1,720
$100,000 or more37%45%18%< 1%1,454
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who pray…

Income distributionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00062%19%6%12%1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99958%21%6%14%1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99956%22%7%15%< 1%1,720
$100,000 or more51%24%10%15%< 1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who attend prayer group…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00022%13%9%55%1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99916%7%11%66%< 1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99913%8%11%67%< 1%1,720
$100,000 or more12%7%10%71%< 1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who meditate…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00047%10%4%37%2%1,812
$30,000-$49,99939%8%5%47%1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99934%8%5%52%1%1,720
$100,000 or more34%8%6%52%1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00059%16%9%15%1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99956%18%12%14%1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99955%18%13%13%1%1,720
$100,000 or more53%19%13%13%2%1,454
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 household income

% of Catholics who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00046%14%13%26%1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99941%15%15%28%1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99939%16%16%28%1%1,720
$100,000 or more38%19%19%23%1%1,454
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 household income

% of Catholics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Income distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00033%9%44%11%2%1,812
$30,000-$49,99931%8%49%10%2%1,151
$50,000-$99,99928%10%50%10%2%1,720
$100,000 or more26%12%51%9%2%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say…

Income distributionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00025%71%1%2%1,812
$30,000-$49,99930%68%< 1%2%1,151
$50,000-$99,99933%66%1%< 1%1,720
$100,000 or more38%61%1%< 1%1,454
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 household income

% of Catholics who read scripture…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00032%14%9%44%1%1,812
$30,000-$49,99924%12%11%52%< 1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99921%9%12%58%< 1%1,720
$100,000 or more18%11%11%61%< 1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say the holy scripture is…

Income distributionWord 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
Less than $30,00039%27%3%23%7%1,812
$30,000-$49,99924%39%3%27%7%1,151
$50,000-$99,99914%44%2%32%7%1,720
$100,000 or more12%41%2%38%7%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who …in heaven

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00085%10%5%1,812
$30,000-$49,99987%9%4%1,151
$50,000-$99,99986%11%3%1,720
$100,000 or more83%12%5%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who …in hell

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00064%27%8%1,812
$30,000-$49,99964%29%7%1,151
$50,000-$99,99963%30%7%1,720
$100,000 or more61%32%8%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who identify as…

Income distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Less than $30,00026%23%51%1,812
$30,000-$49,99937%17%46%1,151
$50,000-$99,99945%12%43%1,720
$100,000 or more54%9%37%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who are…

Income distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00033%32%29%6%1,812
$30,000-$49,99936%38%22%4%1,151
$50,000-$99,99940%39%18%3%1,720
$100,000 or more39%42%19%1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who would rather have…

Income distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00028%66%3%3%1,812
$30,000-$49,99949%46%2%3%1,151
$50,000-$99,99961%33%2%3%1,720
$100,000 or more68%28%3%2%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say government aid to the poor…

Income distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00035%59%4%2%1,812
$30,000-$49,99950%45%4%1%1,151
$50,000-$99,99954%41%3%2%1,720
$100,000 or more55%42%3%1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say abortion should be…

Income distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00042%52%6%1,812
$30,000-$49,99951%45%4%1,151
$50,000-$99,99952%44%4%1,720
$100,000 or more56%42%2%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say homosexuality…

Income distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00068%24%3%4%1,812
$30,000-$49,99970%23%3%3%1,151
$50,000-$99,99971%21%4%3%1,720
$100,000 or more76%18%4%3%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who …same-sex marriage

Income distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00055%34%11%1,812
$30,000-$49,99957%35%7%1,151
$50,000-$99,99959%34%7%1,720
$100,000 or more63%30%6%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say…

Income distributionStricter 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
Less than $30,00039%54%2%5%1,812
$30,000-$49,99939%58%1%2%1,151
$50,000-$99,99938%58%2%2%1,720
$100,000 or more40%57%2%1%1,454
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 Catholics by household income

% of Catholics who say humans…

Income distributionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00030%25%4%36%6%1,812
$30,000-$49,99929%34%4%31%3%1,151
$50,000-$99,99933%39%3%22%3%1,720
$100,000 or more36%36%4%21%2%1,454
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.