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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by religious group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who read scripture…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
26%
12%
14%
48%
< 1%
105
Catholic
14%
13%
13%
60%
1%
2,747
Evangelical Protestant
37%
19%
14%
29%
< 1%
2,367
Hindu
6%
5%
25%
64%
< 1%
111
Historically Black Protestant
44%
20%
13%
23%
< 1%
652
Jewish
8%
8%
14%
69%
1%
428
Mainline Protestant
17%
16%
17%
49%
1%
2,517
Orthodox Christian
19%
16%
14%
50%
1%
102
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
14%
12%
10%
64%
1%
1,668
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.
Age distribution among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are ages…
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Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
36%
30%
14%
2,348
Once or twice a month
28%
35%
26%
11%
1,553
Several times a year
23%
39%
25%
12%
1,506
Seldom/never
27%
35%
25%
13%
5,534
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
14%
31%
35%
9%
1%
2,348
Once or twice a month
18%
15%
29%
29%
7%
1%
1,553
Several times a year
16%
15%
32%
29%
8%
1%
1,506
Seldom/never
17%
17%
27%
30%
8%
1%
5,534
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
2,394
Once or twice a month
49%
51%
1,575
Several times a year
52%
48%
1,540
Seldom/never
51%
49%
5,634
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
23%
3%
15%
5%
2,359
Once or twice a month
58%
16%
3%
19%
4%
1,552
Several times a year
63%
11%
7%
16%
3%
1,515
Seldom/never
70%
7%
6%
14%
3%
5,579
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
8%
78%
2,358
Once or twice a month
15%
12%
73%
1,553
Several times a year
17%
10%
73%
1,512
Seldom/never
15%
12%
73%
5,576
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
21%
21%
13%
2,135
Once or twice a month
40%
20%
25%
16%
1,420
Several times a year
29%
22%
28%
21%
1,384
Seldom/never
26%
19%
28%
26%
4,967
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
36%
13%
7%
2,383
Once or twice a month
44%
35%
13%
8%
1,573
Several times a year
39%
33%
16%
12%
1,527
Seldom/never
37%
31%
20%
13%
5,612
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
8%
18%
8%
24%
2,379
Once or twice a month
41%
10%
15%
5%
29%
1,570
Several times a year
47%
8%
13%
5%
27%
1,535
Seldom/never
48%
9%
11%
4%
28%
5,615
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
68%
2,385
Once or twice a month
31%
69%
1,572
Several times a year
30%
70%
1,537
Seldom/never
31%
69%
5,608
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Belief in God among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say they…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
12%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2,394
Once or twice a month
73%
21%
3%
< 1%
2%
1%
1,575
Several times a year
66%
25%
5%
1%
3%
1%
1,540
Seldom/never
47%
32%
9%
1%
8%
3%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
20%
2%
1%
< 1%
2,394
Once or twice a month
58%
36%
4%
1%
< 1%
1,575
Several times a year
45%
46%
6%
2%
< 1%
1,540
Seldom/never
28%
48%
18%
5%
< 1%
5,634
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Frequency of prayer among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who pray…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
13%
2%
2%
1%
2,394
Once or twice a month
61%
26%
7%
5%
1%
1,575
Several times a year
47%
28%
12%
12%
1%
1,540
Seldom/never
33%
24%
13%
30%
1%
5,634
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 adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
22%
16%
38%
1%
2,394
Once or twice a month
7%
23%
18%
51%
< 1%
1,575
Several times a year
3%
8%
29%
59%
< 1%
1,540
Seldom/never
3%
4%
7%
86%
< 1%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who meditate…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
7%
2%
33%
2%
2,394
Once or twice a month
36%
15%
4%
43%
1%
1,575
Several times a year
28%
12%
12%
46%
2%
1,540
Seldom/never
24%
10%
6%
60%
1%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
13%
6%
5%
1%
2,394
Once or twice a month
56%
24%
11%
7%
1%
1,575
Several times a year
50%
20%
19%
11%
1%
1,540
Seldom/never
41%
21%
16%
21%
1%
5,634
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
14%
9%
21%
2%
2,394
Once or twice a month
42%
21%
14%
23%
1%
1,575
Several times a year
42%
17%
21%
20%
1%
1,540
Seldom/never
37%
16%
17%
29%
1%
5,634
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
10%
38%
4%
3%
2,394
Once or twice a month
30%
12%
48%
8%
2%
1,575
Several times a year
21%
13%
54%
9%
2%
1,540
Seldom/never
14%
13%
59%
12%
2%
5,634
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
60%
1%
1%
2,394
Once or twice a month
30%
68%
1%
1%
1,575
Several times a year
28%
70%
1%
1%
1,540
Seldom/never
25%
73%
1%
1%
5,634
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Interpreting scripture among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
30%
4%
14%
7%
2,394
Once or twice a month
33%
36%
2%
19%
9%
1,575
Several times a year
22%
38%
2%
31%
8%
1,540
Seldom/never
14%
30%
1%
46%
9%
5,634
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Belief in Heaven among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …in heaven
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
7%
5%
2,394
Once or twice a month
84%
11%
5%
1,575
Several times a year
79%
16%
5%
1,540
Seldom/never
70%
23%
8%
5,634
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Belief in Hell among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …in hell
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
19%
7%
2,394
Once or twice a month
68%
24%
8%
1,575
Several times a year
62%
31%
7%
1,540
Seldom/never
49%
43%
9%
5,634
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Party affiliation among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
19%
45%
2,394
Once or twice a month
38%
17%
45%
1,575
Several times a year
35%
16%
49%
1,540
Seldom/never
36%
16%
48%
5,634
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Political ideology among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
32%
22%
6%
2,394
Once or twice a month
38%
38%
20%
4%
1,575
Several times a year
33%
39%
23%
5%
1,540
Seldom/never
28%
39%
27%
6%
5,634
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Views about size of government among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
45%
3%
3%
2,394
Once or twice a month
48%
47%
3%
2%
1,575
Several times a year
52%
44%
2%
2%
1,540
Seldom/never
50%
44%
3%
3%
5,634
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
50%
5%
2%
2,394
Once or twice a month
45%
51%
3%
1%
1,575
Several times a year
42%
54%
3%
1%
1,540
Seldom/never
45%
50%
3%
2%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
51%
4%
2,394
Once or twice a month
54%
42%
4%
1,575
Several times a year
62%
35%
4%
1,540
Seldom/never
67%
30%
4%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
39%
4%
4%
2,394
Once or twice a month
68%
26%
4%
3%
1,575
Several times a year
70%
23%
4%
3%
1,540
Seldom/never
78%
15%
4%
3%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
48%
9%
2,394
Once or twice a month
56%
35%
8%
1,575
Several times a year
60%
32%
8%
1,540
Seldom/never
70%
23%
7%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
55%
1%
3%
2,394
Once or twice a month
40%
56%
2%
2%
1,575
Several times a year
37%
59%
2%
2%
1,540
Seldom/never
34%
61%
2%
2%
5,634
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 services monthly or yearly by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
33%
3%
43%
4%
2,394
Once or twice a month
25%
31%
5%
35%
4%
1,575
Several times a year
33%
32%
4%
28%
3%
1,540
Seldom/never
45%
26%
4%
21%
3%
5,634
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.