Frequency of reading scripture among non-parents

% of non-parents who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%10%8%47%1%26,567
200735%9%8%47%1%24,726
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of reading scripture among non-parents by religious group

% of non-parents who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist26%10%9%55%1%217
Catholic25%11%10%54%1%5,411
Evangelical Protestant62%12%7%18%1%6,385
Hindu9%8%15%67%1%115
Historically Black Protestant61%13%8%17%1%1,421
Jehovah's Witness90%1%5%2%1%182
Jewish14%8%10%67%1%661
Mainline Protestant31%13%11%44%1%4,844
Mormon74%7%4%14%1%419
Muslim50%15%7%25%3%147
Orthodox Christian26%14%12%48%1%137
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%6%6%80%< 1%5,788
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week17%18%35%30%8,981
Once or twice a month28%20%30%21%2,473
Several times a year25%23%31%21%2,125
Seldom/never29%21%29%21%12,223
Don't know8%19%26%47%219
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week12%7%16%42%20%2%8,981
Once or twice a month21%10%17%36%14%1%2,473
Several times a year18%12%18%36%14%1%2,125
Seldom/never20%14%16%36%13%1%12,223
Don't know5%5%17%36%33%5%219
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week43%57%9,202
Once or twice a month51%49%2,527
Several times a year52%48%2,160
Seldom/never56%44%12,423
Don't know48%52%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week62%18%2%14%4%9,040
Once or twice a month64%14%4%14%4%2,496
Several times a year68%11%4%13%4%2,126
Seldom/never75%6%5%11%3%12,267
Don't know63%14%2%16%6%235
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week12%8%79%9,076
Once or twice a month13%12%76%2,492
Several times a year13%11%76%2,130
Seldom/never12%13%75%12,280
Don't know17%9%74%239
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who have a household income of…

Frequency of reading scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week42%21%24%12%7,737
Once or twice a month37%23%25%15%2,188
Several times a year34%22%27%17%1,893
Seldom/never31%21%28%21%10,752
Don't know49%15%25%11%139
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week46%32%13%9%9,150
Once or twice a month45%32%15%9%2,521
Several times a year41%32%16%12%2,146
Seldom/never40%31%18%11%12,365
Don't know52%29%12%7%239
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week46%4%15%12%24%9,150
Once or twice a month38%7%15%8%32%2,516
Several times a year40%7%13%8%33%2,152
Seldom/never38%9%12%7%35%12,374
Don't know44%3%15%17%21%238
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say they…

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week89%8%1%1%1%1%9,202
Once or twice a month73%19%4%1%3%1%2,527
Several times a year63%24%5%1%5%2%2,160
Seldom/never39%27%10%1%20%4%12,423
Don't know66%14%2%7%2%9%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week87%9%1%1%1%9,202
Once or twice a month64%27%5%3%< 1%2,527
Several times a year47%39%9%4%1%2,160
Seldom/never24%32%21%23%1%12,423
Don't know62%17%1%5%14%255
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.

Attendance at religious services among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who attend religious services…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week70%21%9%1%9,202
Once or twice a month34%49%17%< 1%2,527
Several times a year21%55%23%1%2,160
Seldom/never11%34%55%< 1%12,423
Don't know35%23%22%20%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week88%8%1%2%1%9,202
Once or twice a month62%23%6%8%1%2,527
Several times a year48%26%9%16%1%2,160
Seldom/never28%17%9%46%1%12,423
Don't know55%12%1%5%28%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who attend prayer group…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%13%8%22%1%9,202
Once or twice a month17%20%16%47%< 1%2,527
Several times a year7%8%23%61%1%2,160
Seldom/never4%2%4%90%< 1%12,423
Don't know26%8%7%34%24%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who meditate…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week66%6%2%24%2%9,202
Once or twice a month39%15%4%39%2%2,527
Several times a year33%13%11%42%1%2,160
Seldom/never24%9%5%61%1%12,423
Don't know38%2%2%24%34%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%8%3%3%1%9,202
Once or twice a month61%21%10%8%1%2,527
Several times a year51%20%16%11%1%2,160
Seldom/never40%17%13%29%1%12,423
Don't know52%5%4%8%30%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%14%8%19%2%9,202
Once or twice a month46%19%12%21%1%2,527
Several times a year45%17%18%19%1%2,160
Seldom/never40%15%15%29%1%12,423
Don't know39%7%6%20%29%255
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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of reading scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%6%26%3%3%9,202
Once or twice a month35%12%43%7%3%2,527
Several times a year24%12%51%10%3%2,160
Seldom/never12%14%58%13%2%12,423
Don't know34%8%37%9%12%255
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%51%2%1%9,202
Once or twice a month32%66%1%1%2,527
Several times a year28%70%1%1%2,160
Seldom/never23%75%1%1%12,423
Don't know32%56%5%7%255
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.

Interpreting scripture among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of reading scriptureWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week55%27%4%8%6%9,202
Once or twice a month33%36%3%21%8%2,527
Several times a year23%34%2%34%7%2,160
Seldom/never12%21%1%57%8%12,423
Don't know38%14%9%13%27%255
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 Heaven among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week87%7%6%9,202
Once or twice a month82%12%6%2,527
Several times a year75%18%7%2,160
Seldom/never55%36%9%12,423
Don't know62%11%27%255
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 Hell among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week75%17%8%9,202
Once or twice a month66%26%8%2,527
Several times a year59%33%8%2,160
Seldom/never39%52%9%12,423
Don't know51%22%26%255
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week45%17%38%9,202
Once or twice a month39%15%46%2,527
Several times a year35%15%50%2,160
Seldom/never31%18%51%12,423
Don't know28%33%39%255
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.

Political ideology among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%28%15%7%9,202
Once or twice a month38%37%21%5%2,527
Several times a year33%36%26%5%2,160
Seldom/never25%36%33%6%12,423
Don't know34%23%14%29%255
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 size of government among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%38%3%4%9,202
Once or twice a month51%42%3%3%2,527
Several times a year53%41%3%3%2,160
Seldom/never50%43%3%4%12,423
Don't know41%35%7%17%255
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 government aid to the poor among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of reading scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%45%4%3%9,202
Once or twice a month43%52%3%2%2,527
Several times a year43%52%3%1%2,160
Seldom/never41%53%4%2%12,423
Don't know40%41%9%10%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%62%5%9,202
Once or twice a month52%44%4%2,527
Several times a year60%35%5%2,160
Seldom/never70%25%4%12,423
Don't know40%36%23%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%52%5%4%9,202
Once or twice a month61%31%4%3%2,527
Several times a year68%25%4%3%2,160
Seldom/never78%16%3%3%12,423
Don't know43%36%8%13%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%63%8%9,202
Once or twice a month52%40%9%2,527
Several times a year58%33%8%2,160
Seldom/never71%22%7%12,423
Don't know36%41%23%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%49%3%4%9,202
Once or twice a month41%54%3%2%2,527
Several times a year37%59%2%2%2,160
Seldom/never32%63%2%3%12,423
Don't know35%40%8%17%255
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 non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who say humans…

Frequency of reading scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week12%25%3%54%6%9,202
Once or twice a month25%31%5%35%4%2,527
Several times a year31%33%5%27%3%2,160
Seldom/never52%21%5%19%3%12,423
Don't know18%22%13%33%14%255
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.