Frequency of reading scripture among third generation immigrants or higher

% of third generation immigrants or higher who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201436%10%8%45%1%27,244
200735%10%8%45%1%28,997
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 third generation immigrants or higher by religious group

% of third generation immigrants or higher who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist24%13%8%53%1%163
Catholic22%10%11%57%1%4,670
Evangelical Protestant62%12%7%18%1%7,359
Historically Black Protestant61%13%8%18%1%1,697
Jehovah's Witness89%2%3%5%< 1%170
Jewish13%9%9%67%1%567
Mainline Protestant30%13%12%44%1%5,296
Mormon77%7%3%12%1%572
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%5%5%80%< 1%5,780
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week15%31%31%23%9,624
Once or twice a month23%33%26%17%2,615
Several times a year19%35%29%16%2,184
Seldom/never23%33%27%16%12,160
Don't know9%22%28%41%178
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week9%11%27%37%16%2%9,624
Once or twice a month15%13%28%31%11%1%2,615
Several times a year12%13%29%34%10%1%2,184
Seldom/never14%16%26%33%10%1%12,160
Don't know6%8%17%36%29%4%178
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week42%58%9,839
Once or twice a month48%52%2,653
Several times a year51%49%2,216
Seldom/never54%46%12,329
Don't know47%53%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week71%20%< 1%5%5%9,680
Once or twice a month74%17%< 1%5%4%2,622
Several times a year78%12%< 1%6%4%2,186
Seldom/never85%7%1%4%4%12,188
Don't know77%12%< 1%4%7%194
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week37%22%28%14%8,546
Once or twice a month33%22%27%18%2,357
Several times a year28%20%30%22%1,984
Seldom/never28%20%29%23%10,961
Don't know46%16%30%7%114
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week41%35%15%9%9,799
Once or twice a month40%34%16%10%2,649
Several times a year36%34%17%13%2,207
Seldom/never38%32%19%11%12,289
Don't know52%27%14%7%201
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week54%4%14%9%19%9,788
Once or twice a month47%7%14%7%26%2,643
Several times a year50%7%13%6%24%2,207
Seldom/never47%9%12%5%26%12,292
Don't know45%5%20%16%14%196
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%9,800
Once or twice a month29%71%2,646
Several times a year28%72%2,209
Seldom/never26%74%12,299
Don't know13%87%202
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week92%6%1%1%< 1%1%9,839
Once or twice a month77%16%3%< 1%3%1%2,653
Several times a year67%22%4%< 1%5%2%2,216
Seldom/never41%28%9%1%18%4%12,329
Don't know73%9%2%7%1%8%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week89%8%1%1%1%9,839
Once or twice a month66%26%5%2%< 1%2,653
Several times a year50%38%7%4%1%2,216
Seldom/never23%34%21%22%1%12,329
Don't know66%16%1%4%13%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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%8%1%9,839
Once or twice a month35%49%17%< 1%2,653
Several times a year23%55%22%< 1%2,216
Seldom/never10%35%54%< 1%12,329
Don't know41%20%16%23%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%7%1%1%< 1%9,839
Once or twice a month65%23%4%7%1%2,653
Several times a year49%27%9%13%1%2,216
Seldom/never27%18%9%44%1%12,329
Don't know58%10%1%3%28%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week57%13%8%21%1%9,839
Once or twice a month17%21%15%47%< 1%2,653
Several times a year7%8%23%61%1%2,216
Seldom/never4%3%3%90%< 1%12,329
Don't know27%8%6%35%25%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week62%6%2%28%2%9,839
Once or twice a month38%14%4%44%2%2,653
Several times a year30%12%11%46%1%2,216
Seldom/never23%8%5%63%1%12,329
Don't know37%3%2%29%29%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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%9%3%3%1%9,839
Once or twice a month62%20%9%8%1%2,653
Several times a year53%20%16%11%1%2,216
Seldom/never39%18%13%29%1%12,329
Don't know59%5%3%5%28%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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%8%21%2%9,839
Once or twice a month44%20%12%23%1%2,653
Several times a year44%17%18%20%1%2,216
Seldom/never39%16%15%30%1%12,329
Don't know43%7%6%18%26%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week64%5%26%2%3%9,839
Once or twice a month36%12%44%6%3%2,653
Several times a year26%13%52%7%3%2,216
Seldom/never12%13%61%12%2%12,329
Don't know36%6%38%5%16%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week50%48%2%1%9,839
Once or twice a month35%63%1%1%2,653
Several times a year31%67%1%1%2,216
Seldom/never25%73%1%1%12,329
Don't know35%57%5%3%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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%28%4%7%5%9,839
Once or twice a month33%37%2%19%8%2,653
Several times a year22%37%2%32%7%2,216
Seldom/never12%23%1%56%8%12,329
Don't know43%12%9%9%27%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week87%6%7%9,839
Once or twice a month84%11%5%2,653
Several times a year78%16%6%2,216
Seldom/never58%33%8%12,329
Don't know68%10%22%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week77%15%7%9,839
Once or twice a month68%24%8%2,653
Several times a year62%31%7%2,216
Seldom/never42%49%8%12,329
Don't know58%21%22%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week50%15%34%9,839
Once or twice a month43%13%43%2,653
Several times a year41%14%45%2,216
Seldom/never34%18%49%12,329
Don't know29%32%40%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%27%13%6%9,839
Once or twice a month41%35%19%5%2,653
Several times a year37%37%22%4%2,216
Seldom/never26%37%30%6%12,329
Don't know35%27%12%26%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%33%3%4%9,839
Once or twice a month56%37%3%4%2,653
Several times a year57%37%3%3%2,216
Seldom/never53%40%3%4%12,329
Don't know45%31%7%18%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week51%43%4%2%9,839
Once or twice a month45%50%4%1%2,653
Several times a year46%50%3%1%2,216
Seldom/never43%52%4%2%12,329
Don't know41%41%7%10%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%64%4%9,839
Once or twice a month52%45%3%2,653
Several times a year59%36%4%2,216
Seldom/never70%26%4%12,329
Don't know40%37%23%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%55%5%4%9,839
Once or twice a month61%32%4%3%2,653
Several times a year68%25%4%3%2,216
Seldom/never78%16%3%2%12,329
Don't know38%41%8%12%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week28%65%7%9,839
Once or twice a month50%42%8%2,653
Several times a year60%32%8%2,216
Seldom/never71%22%7%12,329
Don't know37%46%17%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week46%47%3%4%9,839
Once or twice a month40%55%3%2%2,653
Several times a year38%58%2%2%2,216
Seldom/never33%62%2%2%12,329
Don't know38%37%7%17%207
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 third generation immigrants or higher by frequency of reading scripture

% of third generation immigrants or higher 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 week10%26%3%56%5%9,839
Once or twice a month22%33%5%37%4%2,653
Several times a year31%33%5%28%3%2,216
Seldom/never51%23%5%19%3%12,329
Don't know16%23%11%34%15%207
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.