Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%10%9%51%1%15,682
200730%10%9%50%1%16,420
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by religious group

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist29%12%13%46%1%184
Catholic25%11%10%53%1%3,118
Evangelical Protestant54%14%9%22%1%2,307
Hindu8%13%19%59%< 1%113
Historically Black Protestant61%13%8%18%1%1,557
Jewish9%8%8%75%1%575
Mainline Protestant28%13%13%45%1%2,511
Mormon56%12%7%25%< 1%110
Muslim41%13%14%29%2%150
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%6%6%80%< 1%4,348
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week17%32%29%21%4,280
Once or twice a month26%33%26%15%1,530
Several times a year24%33%27%16%1,342
Seldom/never27%33%24%16%8,203
Don't know8%28%27%37%103
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Generational cohort among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%12%27%35%14%2%4,280
Once or twice a month16%15%27%30%10%1%1,530
Several times a year15%14%27%31%11%1%1,342
Seldom/never17%17%26%29%9%1%8,203
Don't know3%12%21%32%26%6%103
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week37%63%4,366
Once or twice a month45%55%1,545
Several times a year47%53%1,357
Seldom/never48%52%8,302
Don't know52%48%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week36%37%2%19%5%4,305
Once or twice a month48%26%3%18%4%1,529
Several times a year56%17%6%17%4%1,343
Seldom/never68%9%5%14%4%8,239
Don't know49%27%1%17%6%107
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week19%9%73%4,300
Once or twice a month18%11%71%1,525
Several times a year17%13%70%1,338
Seldom/never14%14%73%8,232
Don't know22%8%71%105
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week50%21%19%10%3,871
Once or twice a month40%23%23%14%1,405
Several times a year35%21%25%19%1,248
Seldom/never30%19%28%23%7,522
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week47%32%12%9%4,347
Once or twice a month43%30%15%11%1,543
Several times a year39%29%18%14%1,356
Seldom/never33%30%21%16%8,275
Don't know59%25%7%8%107
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week40%7%18%10%25%4,348
Once or twice a month40%9%15%6%31%1,540
Several times a year45%8%12%6%29%1,351
Seldom/never42%10%12%5%31%8,283
Don't know39%3%23%17%17%106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%4,350
Once or twice a month30%70%1,541
Several times a year27%73%1,356
Seldom/never25%75%8,285
Don't know17%83%109
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week86%11%1%1%1%< 1%4,366
Once or twice a month69%21%4%< 1%4%1%1,545
Several times a year57%27%5%1%8%2%1,357
Seldom/never34%26%11%1%24%4%8,302
Don't know68%14%3%9%1%5%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%11%2%1%< 1%4,366
Once or twice a month62%28%6%4%< 1%1,545
Several times a year46%37%10%6%< 1%1,357
Seldom/never22%30%21%26%1%8,302
Don't know62%24%1%3%9%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week64%26%9%< 1%4,366
Once or twice a month32%49%18%1%1,545
Several times a year21%57%22%< 1%1,357
Seldom/never10%34%55%< 1%8,302
Don't know35%25%21%18%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week87%10%1%2%1%4,366
Once or twice a month62%22%6%9%1%1,545
Several times a year48%25%9%17%< 1%1,357
Seldom/never26%16%8%49%1%8,302
Don't know53%17%1%6%23%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week53%15%7%24%1%4,366
Once or twice a month16%23%13%48%< 1%1,545
Several times a year7%9%23%61%< 1%1,357
Seldom/never4%3%4%89%< 1%8,302
Don't know22%14%6%39%19%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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%7%2%23%2%4,366
Once or twice a month42%15%5%37%1%1,545
Several times a year32%12%13%41%1%1,357
Seldom/never26%9%6%58%1%8,302
Don't know39%1%2%29%29%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week81%9%4%5%1%4,366
Once or twice a month59%22%11%7%1%1,545
Several times a year53%18%15%13%1%1,357
Seldom/never41%18%13%27%1%8,302
Don't know64%3%2%6%24%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week53%15%9%21%2%4,366
Once or twice a month46%19%12%21%1%1,545
Several times a year46%18%17%18%1%1,357
Seldom/never42%17%15%25%1%8,302
Don't know47%9%5%15%25%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week52%8%32%5%2%4,366
Once or twice a month28%13%49%9%2%1,545
Several times a year18%14%53%13%2%1,357
Seldom/never10%17%55%17%2%8,302
Don't know29%6%45%10%11%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week31%66%1%2%4,366
Once or twice a month24%74%1%1%1,545
Several times a year23%75%1%1%1,357
Seldom/never17%81%1%1%8,302
Don't know29%60%3%7%112
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Interpreting scripture among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week53%26%3%11%6%4,366
Once or twice a month30%34%2%26%7%1,545
Several times a year21%31%2%39%7%1,357
Seldom/never11%18%1%65%6%8,302
Don't know39%6%9%18%28%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week88%7%5%4,366
Once or twice a month80%15%6%1,545
Several times a year70%23%7%1,357
Seldom/never50%43%7%8,302
Don't know70%12%18%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week74%19%7%4,366
Once or twice a month62%31%7%1,545
Several times a year55%37%8%1,357
Seldom/never35%58%7%8,302
Don't know60%20%20%112
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

Political ideology among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%38%28%4%4,366
Once or twice a month22%41%34%3%1,545
Several times a year19%38%39%4%1,357
Seldom/never12%36%49%3%8,302
Don't know22%31%24%23%112
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Views about size of government among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%62%4%4%4,366
Once or twice a month32%61%3%4%1,545
Several times a year32%61%4%3%1,357
Seldom/never32%60%4%4%8,302
Don't know29%48%9%14%112
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Views about government aid to the poor among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week28%66%4%2%4,366
Once or twice a month26%69%4%1%1,545
Several times a year23%73%3%1%1,357
Seldom/never24%72%3%1%8,302
Don't know24%65%5%6%112
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Views about abortion among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%46%5%4,366
Once or twice a month63%34%3%1,545
Several times a year70%25%4%1,357
Seldom/never79%18%3%8,302
Don't know48%31%20%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%38%4%4%4,366
Once or twice a month73%23%2%2%1,545
Several times a year75%19%3%3%1,357
Seldom/never86%10%2%1%8,302
Don't know56%30%3%10%112
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Views about same-sex marriage among democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%50%7%4,366
Once or twice a month64%29%7%1,545
Several times a year71%24%6%1,357
Seldom/never82%14%4%8,302
Don't know55%29%16%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week30%63%2%4%4,366
Once or twice a month27%69%2%2%1,545
Several times a year22%74%2%2%1,357
Seldom/never19%78%1%2%8,302
Don't know22%56%3%19%112
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by frequency of reading scripture

% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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 week18%30%4%43%5%4,366
Once or twice a month30%30%4%33%3%1,545
Several times a year40%32%3%22%2%1,357
Seldom/never60%18%4%16%2%8,302
Don't know21%28%5%30%15%112
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.