State among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are in…

Survey yearAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
20142%< 1%2%1%12%2%1%< 1%< 1%6%3%1%< 1%4%2%1%1%2%1%< 1%2%1%3%2%1%2%< 1%1%1%< 1%3%< 1%5%4%< 1%4%1%1%4%< 1%2%< 1%2%8%1%< 1%2%2%1%2%< 1%2,883
20072%< 1%2%1%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%5%3%< 1%< 1%4%2%1%1%2%2%< 1%3%2%3%2%1%2%1%1%1%1%2%< 1%5%3%< 1%6%1%1%5%< 1%2%< 1%3%7%1%< 1%3%2%1%3%< 1%2,830
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: California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas

State among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are in…

Religious traditionAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
Catholic1%< 1%2%< 1%17%2%1%< 1%< 1%4%1%< 1%< 1%4%3%2%1%1%2%< 1%1%2%3%2%< 1%2%1%1%1%1%4%1%8%3%< 1%3%< 1%< 1%5%1%1%< 1%< 1%10%< 1%< 1%1%2%< 1%4%< 1%730
Evangelical Protestant4%< 1%2%2%8%1%1%< 1%< 1%6%6%1%< 1%3%3%< 1%1%5%2%< 1%1%1%2%1%2%4%< 1%1%1%< 1%1%< 1%2%5%< 1%3%3%2%3%< 1%2%< 1%4%9%< 1%< 1%1%2%1%2%< 1%781
Historically Black Protestant4%< 1%< 1%1%8%1%2%1%1%10%6%< 1%< 1%5%2%< 1%1%2%2%< 1%4%2%2%2%6%1%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%2%< 1%6%6%< 1%7%1%< 1%1%< 1%5%< 1%2%4%< 1%< 1%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%182
Mainline Protestant1%< 1%1%1%7%2%1%1%< 1%6%3%< 1%< 1%7%3%4%1%1%1%< 1%4%1%3%3%1%1%1%1%< 1%1%1%1%2%6%1%4%1%1%7%< 1%1%1%3%7%1%< 1%2%1%1%2%< 1%627
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")2%< 1%1%1%16%3%1%1%< 1%11%2%1%1%3%1%2%1%< 1%1%< 1%3%1%3%1%2%1%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%2%1%6%1%< 1%5%2%2%5%< 1%3%< 1%1%7%2%< 1%3%1%< 1%2%< 1%233
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: California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are ages…

State18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
California21%38%28%13%273
Florida29%25%25%21%166
Illinois21%28%32%19%113
New York18%40%23%18%133
Pennsylvania20%27%33%20%111
Texas28%30%27%14%215
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 adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

StateYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
California13%17%29%32%9%< 1%273
Florida17%13%24%31%13%2%166
Illinois17%9%23%37%13%< 1%113
New York9%17%33%28%13%1%133
Pennsylvania11%12%24%37%16%< 1%111
Texas20%14%24%31%10%1%215
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

StateMenWomenSample size
California53%47%280
Florida53%47%169
Illinois43%57%114
New York51%49%137
Pennsylvania35%65%114
Texas49%51%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

StateWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
California31%7%21%38%3%277
Florida56%20%< 1%20%4%167
Illinois65%16%5%12%2%114
New York56%14%8%21%1%134
Pennsylvania79%7%2%9%3%112
Texas53%7%3%33%4%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

StateImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
California48%14%38%276
Florida20%10%70%166
Illinois12%13%75%112
New York31%16%53%135
Pennsylvania12%8%80%112
Texas25%7%69%215
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have a household income of…

StateLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
California36%21%22%21%252
Florida34%20%24%22%143
New York31%21%32%16%117
Texas31%16%27%26%195
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have completed…

StateHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
California43%29%16%11%274
Florida33%40%16%11%169
Illinois37%33%16%15%114
New York35%27%21%16%137
Pennsylvania45%26%16%12%113
Texas36%34%20%10%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

StateMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
California52%8%10%5%24%280
Florida39%7%16%10%28%169
Illinois48%4%13%5%29%114
New York50%7%7%5%31%135
Pennsylvania57%4%11%12%16%113
Texas48%5%11%6%29%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

StateParentsNon-parentsSample size
California37%63%280
Florida26%74%169
Illinois29%71%114
New York28%72%136
Pennsylvania30%70%114
Texas31%69%216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they…

StateBelieve 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
California60%27%6%1%5%1%280
Florida72%22%3%2%1%1%169
Illinois73%23%2%< 1%1%< 1%114
New York68%17%9%2%6%< 1%137
Pennsylvania81%10%2%< 1%2%4%114
Texas75%20%2%1%2%< 1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say religion is…

StateVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
California56%35%6%2%1%280
Florida62%26%9%3%< 1%169
Illinois72%25%3%< 1%< 1%114
New York55%31%5%6%3%137
Pennsylvania73%17%1%6%2%114
Texas66%29%5%< 1%< 1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who attend religious services…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California27%69%4%< 1%280
Florida35%58%7%< 1%169
Illinois43%50%6%1%114
New York28%55%15%2%137
Pennsylvania34%57%8%< 1%114
Texas40%52%8%< 1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who pray…

StateAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California63%17%9%10%1%280
Florida68%17%9%5%1%169
Illinois61%24%8%7%< 1%114
New York54%21%13%11%< 1%137
Pennsylvania71%17%3%10%< 1%114
Texas69%18%5%8%< 1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who meditate…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California38%14%9%38%2%280
Florida46%10%5%37%3%169
Illinois40%10%8%39%3%114
New York41%9%9%37%4%137
Pennsylvania37%9%6%47%1%114
Texas45%9%13%29%4%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California56%18%16%8%2%280
Florida66%14%14%6%< 1%169
Illinois53%23%12%11%< 1%114
New York52%19%14%13%1%137
Pennsylvania60%18%10%10%2%114
Texas64%15%14%6%1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California40%19%27%14%< 1%280
Florida47%16%13%23%1%169
Illinois44%14%19%22%1%114
New York37%19%20%19%5%137
Pennsylvania46%23%11%19%1%114
Texas45%15%19%20%< 1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

StateReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
California30%10%45%14%2%280
Florida35%12%46%3%3%169
Illinois38%12%44%5%2%114
New York21%16%44%11%7%137
Pennsylvania57%7%32%4%1%114
Texas43%9%39%8%1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say…

StateThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California24%72%2%1%280
Florida36%61%1%1%169
Illinois33%65%1%1%114
New York30%67%1%1%137
Pennsylvania46%53%1%< 1%114
Texas38%60%2%< 1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who read scripture…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California23%19%27%30%1%280
Florida29%17%31%22%1%169
Illinois32%19%36%14%< 1%114
New York26%15%28%29%2%137
Pennsylvania40%16%21%22%1%114
Texas38%15%22%24%1%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

StateWord 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
California29%31%3%28%9%280
Florida34%40%3%18%5%169
Illinois25%46%5%17%8%114
New York27%30%4%30%9%137
Pennsylvania38%38%1%19%3%114
Texas32%40%3%18%6%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in heaven

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California77%16%7%280
Florida85%10%5%169
Illinois83%13%4%114
New York80%16%4%137
Pennsylvania83%13%5%114
Texas82%10%8%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in hell

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California63%28%9%280
Florida69%25%6%169
Illinois69%25%6%114
New York53%37%9%137
Pennsylvania71%25%5%114
Texas71%23%5%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

StateRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
California30%22%48%280
Florida40%15%45%169
Illinois34%18%49%114
New York36%17%47%137
Pennsylvania42%13%45%114
Texas51%15%34%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

StateConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
California37%35%23%5%280
Florida44%35%16%6%169
Illinois36%40%19%5%114
New York34%35%21%10%137
Pennsylvania50%26%19%5%114
Texas43%38%13%5%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who would rather have…

StateSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
California42%53%3%3%280
Florida50%42%3%5%169
Illinois49%46%2%3%114
New York42%51%4%3%137
Pennsylvania62%34%3%1%114
Texas52%41%3%4%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

StateDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California39%55%3%3%280
Florida46%52%2%< 1%169
Illinois45%49%3%3%114
New York33%58%6%3%137
Pennsylvania52%41%6%2%114
Texas47%47%4%2%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say abortion should be…

StateLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
California53%44%2%280
Florida55%39%5%169
Illinois45%52%2%114
New York60%31%9%137
Pennsylvania44%55%1%114
Texas45%53%3%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say homosexuality…

StateShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California62%27%5%6%280
Florida62%27%6%5%169
Illinois58%32%6%4%114
New York66%22%7%4%137
Pennsylvania54%39%5%2%114
Texas56%34%6%4%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …same-sex marriage

StateStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
California51%41%8%280
Florida51%43%6%169
Illinois49%40%10%114
New York58%29%12%137
Pennsylvania42%47%11%114
Texas47%46%7%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say…

StateStricter 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
California39%54%3%4%280
Florida42%55%2%1%169
Illinois40%56%1%4%114
New York28%67%4%1%137
Pennsylvania42%55%1%2%114
Texas32%65%1%3%218
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by state

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say humans…

StateEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
California32%27%5%32%5%280
Florida19%38%3%36%4%169
Illinois22%26%4%44%4%114
New York25%30%4%35%6%137
Pennsylvania16%29%3%48%4%114
Texas25%27%4%41%4%218
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.