Generational cohort among adults who seldom or never read scripture by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Buddhist24%18%20%32%5%< 1%145
Catholic12%12%27%37%12%1%3,741
Evangelical Protestant10%14%27%35%12%1%1,444
Hindu11%48%35%7%< 1%< 1%118
Historically Black Protestant17%20%26%32%6%< 1%303
Jewish12%12%23%31%18%4%572
Mainline Protestant11%10%25%36%15%2%2,598
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%21%28%23%6%< 1%6,027
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,761
Older Millennial56%44%< 1%< 1%2,193
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%3,367
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%83%17%5,836
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%2,422
Greatest< 1%< 1%< 1%100%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial53%47%1,761
Older Millennial54%46%2,193
Generation X53%47%3,367
Baby Boomer55%45%5,836
Silent50%50%2,422
Greatest46%54%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial59%8%8%20%4%1,748
Older Millennial63%9%8%16%4%2,181
Generation X71%6%5%15%3%3,329
Baby Boomer81%5%2%8%3%5,754
Silent89%3%1%5%2%2,402
Greatest91%1%2%4%1%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.

Immigrant status among adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial12%22%66%1,737
Older Millennial17%10%73%2,168
Generation X18%9%73%3,332
Baby Boomer11%8%81%5,783
Silent8%14%77%2,407
Greatest5%36%59%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.

Income distribution among adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial38%20%25%17%1,494
Older Millennial36%24%27%13%2,057
Generation X24%17%29%30%3,124
Baby Boomer27%18%28%27%5,185
Silent37%23%25%15%1,982
Greatest41%26%20%13%181
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial48%41%10%1%1,756
Older Millennial29%34%25%13%2,190
Generation X35%28%21%16%3,359
Baby Boomer40%28%18%14%5,814
Silent48%22%16%13%2,418
Greatest52%24%14%10%240
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial5%11%1%< 1%82%1,758
Older Millennial33%18%6%< 1%43%2,189
Generation X58%10%13%1%18%3,363
Baby Boomer60%6%19%5%10%5,819
Silent56%3%12%25%4%2,414
Greatest31%< 1%5%63%1%240
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial10%90%1,758
Older Millennial39%61%2,186
Generation X55%45%3,359
Baby Boomer12%88%5,827
Silent2%98%2,419
Greatest2%98%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial28%26%13%< 1%29%4%1,761
Older Millennial33%28%11%< 1%23%4%2,193
Generation X40%29%9%< 1%17%4%3,367
Baby Boomer48%28%7%1%13%3%5,836
Silent48%24%7%2%14%4%2,422
Greatest44%21%10%3%17%5%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial14%32%27%27%< 1%1,761
Older Millennial19%33%22%26%1%2,193
Generation X23%34%21%22%< 1%3,367
Baby Boomer29%36%17%17%1%5,836
Silent37%30%14%17%1%2,422
Greatest45%24%15%14%1%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial9%38%53%< 1%1,761
Older Millennial7%36%57%< 1%2,193
Generation X9%36%55%< 1%3,367
Baby Boomer13%36%50%< 1%5,836
Silent23%28%48%< 1%2,422
Greatest27%27%46%< 1%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial16%15%9%59%< 1%1,761
Older Millennial22%16%10%52%< 1%2,193
Generation X27%19%9%44%< 1%3,367
Baby Boomer34%20%9%36%1%5,836
Silent40%16%6%37%2%2,422
Greatest39%10%4%44%3%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial3%4%5%88%< 1%1,761
Older Millennial3%3%4%90%< 1%2,193
Generation X4%2%4%90%< 1%3,367
Baby Boomer4%2%4%90%< 1%5,836
Silent7%2%4%86%1%2,422
Greatest8%3%4%83%1%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial16%10%5%69%1%1,761
Older Millennial21%9%5%64%< 1%2,193
Generation X25%8%4%62%1%3,367
Baby Boomer27%7%5%60%1%5,836
Silent33%8%5%51%2%2,422
Greatest35%12%5%46%3%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial36%22%12%29%1%1,761
Older Millennial38%20%13%28%1%2,193
Generation X39%16%15%29%1%3,367
Baby Boomer43%16%13%27%2%5,836
Silent44%12%10%31%3%2,422
Greatest49%8%8%34%2%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial47%18%13%22%< 1%1,761
Older Millennial41%18%16%25%< 1%2,193
Generation X35%16%16%32%< 1%3,367
Baby Boomer39%14%15%30%1%5,836
Silent33%14%13%37%3%2,422
Greatest32%11%17%37%3%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial8%19%55%17%1%1,761
Older Millennial9%15%58%16%2%2,193
Generation X11%13%60%14%2%3,367
Baby Boomer15%12%60%11%2%5,836
Silent18%10%58%10%3%2,422
Greatest24%7%56%8%5%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial15%84%1%1%1,761
Older Millennial20%78%2%1%2,193
Generation X24%74%1%1%3,367
Baby Boomer28%70%2%1%5,836
Silent27%70%1%2%2,422
Greatest28%65%1%6%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Younger Millennial8%20%1%66%5%1,761
Older Millennial10%17%1%64%8%2,193
Generation X13%22%1%56%8%3,367
Baby Boomer15%24%2%51%8%5,836
Silent15%28%3%45%10%2,422
Greatest23%18%2%40%17%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial53%39%8%1,761
Older Millennial53%41%7%2,193
Generation X57%35%8%3,367
Baby Boomer61%31%9%5,836
Silent59%31%10%2,422
Greatest48%41%12%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial41%52%7%1,761
Older Millennial40%53%7%2,193
Generation X42%49%8%3,367
Baby Boomer43%47%10%5,836
Silent37%52%11%2,422
Greatest28%61%11%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial27%20%53%1,761
Older Millennial26%23%51%2,193
Generation X31%20%49%3,367
Baby Boomer34%17%49%5,836
Silent39%12%49%2,422
Greatest36%13%51%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial19%37%36%7%1,761
Older Millennial17%37%37%9%2,193
Generation X24%38%32%6%3,367
Baby Boomer30%35%29%6%5,836
Silent36%35%25%4%2,422
Greatest35%35%24%6%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial43%53%1%3%1,761
Older Millennial45%48%3%4%2,193
Generation X49%45%3%3%3,367
Baby Boomer53%39%4%4%5,836
Silent58%33%4%5%2,422
Greatest55%31%6%8%241
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 adults who seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial38%57%3%1%1,761
Older Millennial39%55%4%3%2,193
Generation X44%50%5%2%3,367
Baby Boomer42%53%3%2%5,836
Silent46%48%3%3%2,422
Greatest35%54%3%8%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial68%30%2%1,761
Older Millennial69%27%4%2,193
Generation X71%25%4%3,367
Baby Boomer70%26%4%5,836
Silent65%28%7%2,422
Greatest60%32%8%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial90%7%1%1%1,761
Older Millennial85%10%3%2%2,193
Generation X79%15%3%3%3,367
Baby Boomer74%19%4%3%5,836
Silent66%27%4%4%2,422
Greatest51%37%6%6%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial86%11%3%1,761
Older Millennial82%13%5%2,193
Generation X72%21%7%3,367
Baby Boomer64%27%8%5,836
Silent53%36%10%2,422
Greatest43%44%12%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial29%67%1%3%1,761
Older Millennial27%68%2%3%2,193
Generation X31%65%2%2%3,367
Baby Boomer36%59%2%3%5,836
Silent39%54%3%5%2,422
Greatest31%50%5%14%241
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 seldom or never read scripture by generational group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial63%18%3%14%2%1,761
Older Millennial57%22%5%14%2%2,193
Generation X53%20%5%19%3%3,367
Baby Boomer45%25%5%22%4%5,836
Silent39%22%5%26%7%2,422
Greatest35%16%9%28%12%241
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