Summary
Recent research suggests that the number of Americans identifying as religious has stopped declining and might have leveled off since 2020. This stabilization could have significant effects on American social and political life, especially concerning Christianity, which many Americans follow.
Key Facts
- Since 2020, around 70% of U.S. adults identify with a religion, showing stability in religious identification.
- Daily prayer, the importance of religion, and regular service attendance rates have shown little change year-over-year.
- The U.S. has experienced a significant decline in religiosity over the past decade, with a 17% drop in adults who say religion is important in their daily life from 2015 to 2025.
- Young adults (ages 23-30) are less religious compared to older adults, with only 55% identifying with a religion compared to 83% of the oldest adults.
- Religious practices differ by age, with 59% of the oldest Americans praying daily compared to 30% of the youngest adults.
- Some young adults may follow their family's religious customs while living at home, which could change as they grow older and move out.
- Patterns of religiosity may reflect typical generational changes rather than a significant shift in American religious life.
