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The HolyJot Research desk publishes sourced, data-driven statistics on church attendance, Bible engagement, prayer, and religious life across the United States.
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How much do Christians give? Religion is the largest category of U.S. charitable giving (~$145B/year), yet only about 5% of churchgoers tithe and the average Christian gives ~2.5% of income. The data, with sources.
How often do Americans pray in 2026? About 55% of U.S. adults pray daily, women pray more than men (64% vs 46%), and prayer remains the most common faith practice. The data, with sources.
How many Americans read the Bible in 2026? 41% are Bible Users, weekly reading rebounded to 42%, and Gen Z and Millennials are leading the comeback.
How Christian is America in 2026? 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christian as the long decline levels off—25+ sourced stats from Pew, Gallup, and Barna.
Church attendance statistics for 2026: how many Americans attend weekly, by tradition, age, and online worship, plus signs the decline has leveled off.