Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is not at all important by region (2014) Switch to: Region among adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who read scripture…

RegionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Northeast3%2%3%91%1%913
South7%3%4%86%< 1%1,026
Midwest4%3%3%89%1%708
West3%2%3%92%< 1%1,319
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, Several times a year, Seldom/never