Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who attend services seldom or never
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who attend prayer group…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
3%
2%
2%
93%
< 1%
10,485
2007
4%
2%
2%
91%
1%
8,946
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 seldom or never by religious group
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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
2%
1%
4%
91%
1%
107
Catholic
3%
3%
3%
91%
< 1%
1,326
Evangelical Protestant
10%
3%
5%
81%
< 1%
995
Historically Black Protestant
12%
8%
5%
75%
1%
181
Jewish
4%
3%
3%
90%
< 1%
270
Mainline Protestant
3%
2%
1%
94%
1%
1,340
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
2%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
5,580
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
34%
27%
16%
319
Once or twice a month
37%
31%
17%
15%
161
Several times a year
38%
28%
20%
14%
181
Seldom/never
25%
36%
24%
15%
9,628
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
15%
27%
30%
12%
2%
319
Once or twice a month
21%
23%
24%
22%
9%
1%
161
Several times a year
23%
21%
23%
24%
9%
< 1%
181
Seldom/never
15%
18%
28%
29%
9%
1%
9,628
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
50%
324
Once or twice a month
43%
57%
163
Several times a year
51%
49%
184
Seldom/never
56%
44%
9,777
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 services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
21%
4%
20%
4%
315
Once or twice a month
50%
21%
4%
24%
1%
159
Several times a year
55%
14%
3%
20%
8%
182
Seldom/never
74%
6%
4%
12%
4%
9,646
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
10%
70%
318
Once or twice a month
19%
15%
66%
160
Several times a year
21%
9%
70%
179
Seldom/never
12%
11%
77%
9,653
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never 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
50%
20%
16%
14%
283
Once or twice a month
53%
20%
19%
7%
142
Several times a year
46%
22%
25%
8%
169
Seldom/never
34%
20%
26%
20%
8,649
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
33%
6%
5%
321
Once or twice a month
63%
23%
9%
4%
163
Several times a year
51%
27%
16%
6%
183
Seldom/never
40%
32%
17%
11%
9,730
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
9%
20%
9%
27%
320
Once or twice a month
30%
13%
20%
6%
31%
163
Several times a year
35%
12%
14%
6%
34%
183
Seldom/never
41%
11%
14%
5%
29%
9,732
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
68%
321
Once or twice a month
37%
63%
163
Several times a year
26%
74%
184
Seldom/never
24%
76%
9,755
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 God among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who say they…
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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
78%
13%
4%
1%
2%
2%
324
Once or twice a month
64%
22%
7%
1%
4%
3%
163
Several times a year
52%
28%
7%
3%
8%
3%
184
Seldom/never
33%
25%
10%
1%
26%
5%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never 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
69%
13%
6%
11%
1%
324
Once or twice a month
53%
29%
9%
5%
3%
163
Several times a year
38%
36%
14%
11%
1%
184
Seldom/never
17%
26%
23%
33%
1%
9,777
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 services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
12%
2%
8%
1%
324
Once or twice a month
65%
18%
6%
11%
< 1%
163
Several times a year
45%
21%
7%
25%
1%
184
Seldom/never
24%
13%
7%
56%
1%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who meditate…
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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
64%
6%
1%
24%
5%
324
Once or twice a month
46%
17%
1%
35%
1%
163
Several times a year
41%
11%
9%
37%
2%
184
Seldom/never
26%
8%
4%
61%
1%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
71%
11%
5%
12%
1%
324
Once or twice a month
68%
17%
7%
8%
< 1%
163
Several times a year
51%
15%
18%
13%
3%
184
Seldom/never
39%
15%
11%
33%
2%
9,777
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 services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
59%
10%
8%
21%
1%
324
Once or twice a month
58%
13%
10%
18%
1%
163
Several times a year
50%
16%
14%
19%
1%
184
Seldom/never
43%
15%
13%
27%
1%
9,777
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never 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
42%
10%
37%
8%
3%
324
Once or twice a month
28%
12%
46%
11%
3%
163
Several times a year
18%
18%
46%
13%
4%
184
Seldom/never
9%
15%
59%
15%
2%
9,777
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never 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
30%
66%
1%
4%
324
Once or twice a month
27%
72%
< 1%
1%
163
Several times a year
31%
67%
1%
1%
184
Seldom/never
22%
75%
1%
1%
9,777
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who read scripture…
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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
64%
9%
7%
19%
2%
324
Once or twice a month
41%
22%
6%
29%
2%
163
Several times a year
16%
16%
27%
40%
1%
184
Seldom/never
7%
5%
5%
83%
< 1%
9,777
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Interpreting scripture among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never 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
44%
22%
5%
22%
7%
324
Once or twice a month
34%
28%
< 1%
29%
9%
163
Several times a year
26%
27%
1%
39%
7%
184
Seldom/never
11%
15%
1%
65%
7%
9,777
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Belief in Heaven among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
76%
15%
9%
324
Once or twice a month
77%
14%
9%
163
Several times a year
67%
25%
8%
184
Seldom/never
46%
45%
9%
9,777
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Belief in Hell among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
65%
25%
9%
324
Once or twice a month
54%
40%
6%
163
Several times a year
50%
40%
9%
184
Seldom/never
34%
57%
9%
9,777
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Party affiliation among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
25%
45%
324
Once or twice a month
32%
20%
48%
163
Several times a year
26%
23%
50%
184
Seldom/never
28%
21%
51%
9,777
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Political ideology among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
22%
30%
11%
324
Once or twice a month
28%
33%
28%
11%
163
Several times a year
30%
28%
30%
12%
184
Seldom/never
22%
34%
36%
7%
9,777
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Views about size of government among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
44%
3%
6%
324
Once or twice a month
44%
49%
4%
3%
163
Several times a year
37%
54%
5%
4%
184
Seldom/never
50%
42%
3%
5%
9,777
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend services seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
52%
4%
5%
324
Once or twice a month
31%
63%
4%
2%
163
Several times a year
39%
56%
5%
1%
184
Seldom/never
39%
55%
4%
2%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
53%
8%
324
Once or twice a month
55%
41%
4%
163
Several times a year
61%
33%
6%
184
Seldom/never
73%
23%
4%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
44%
5%
6%
324
Once or twice a month
64%
28%
4%
3%
163
Several times a year
69%
22%
6%
3%
184
Seldom/never
80%
14%
3%
3%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services seldom or never who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
49%
14%
324
Once or twice a month
53%
36%
11%
163
Several times a year
62%
32%
6%
184
Seldom/never
74%
19%
6%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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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
42%
50%
3%
5%
324
Once or twice a month
43%
49%
3%
5%
163
Several times a year
30%
62%
2%
6%
184
Seldom/never
31%
64%
2%
3%
9,777
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 seldom or never by attendance at prayer groups
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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
18%
27%
5%
41%
10%
324
Once or twice a month
27%
24%
4%
37%
9%
163
Several times a year
32%
31%
6%
27%
5%
184
Seldom/never
58%
18%
5%
17%
3%
9,777
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.