Awareness of Lent by generation
Percent of U.S. adults aware of Lent, by generation, 2014 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Elders (82%). Lowest: Millennials (57%).
- Millennials: 57%
- Boomers: 80%
- Elders: 82%
Source: Barna Group, Celebrating Lent 2014 · Online probability-based panel of 1,026 U.S. adults 18 or older, February 25 to March 3, 2014. Article published 2023-11-22.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Elders (82%). Lowest: Millennials (57%). Millennials: 57%. Boomers: 80%. Elders: 82%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2014. Source: Barna Group, Celebrating Lent 2014 (https://www.barna.com/research/celebrating-lent-2014/).
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