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 reading scripture among adults in the Midwest by religious group
% of adults in the Midwest who read scripture…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
23%
10%
12%
54%
< 1%
1,634
Evangelical Protestant
58%
12%
8%
21%
1%
1,937
Historically Black Protestant
51%
15%
10%
23%
< 1%
335
Mainline Protestant
28%
12%
12%
48%
1%
1,637
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
6%
5%
82%
1%
1,455
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.
Age distribution among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
31%
29%
24%
2,430
Once or twice a month
25%
36%
22%
17%
769
Several times a year
20%
36%
30%
15%
654
Seldom/never
25%
34%
27%
15%
3,454
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 adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
12%
25%
35%
16%
2%
2,430
Once or twice a month
17%
13%
30%
26%
12%
1%
769
Several times a year
13%
12%
30%
33%
11%
1%
654
Seldom/never
16%
16%
27%
32%
9%
1%
3,454
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
58%
2,489
Once or twice a month
51%
49%
781
Several times a year
51%
49%
666
Seldom/never
52%
48%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
14%
1%
6%
4%
2,444
Once or twice a month
75%
14%
1%
8%
2%
771
Several times a year
78%
9%
2%
8%
3%
659
Seldom/never
84%
6%
2%
6%
2%
3,456
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
6%
88%
2,471
Once or twice a month
9%
8%
83%
772
Several times a year
9%
7%
84%
655
Seldom/never
6%
8%
86%
3,462
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
22%
29%
12%
2,157
Once or twice a month
37%
21%
27%
15%
696
Several times a year
28%
23%
29%
20%
591
Seldom/never
33%
20%
28%
19%
3,100
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
35%
17%
9%
2,476
Once or twice a month
43%
32%
15%
10%
780
Several times a year
38%
35%
17%
10%
661
Seldom/never
41%
32%
17%
10%
3,484
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
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Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
3%
13%
10%
20%
2,473
Once or twice a month
45%
6%
11%
7%
31%
779
Several times a year
53%
6%
13%
6%
21%
663
Seldom/never
47%
9%
11%
5%
28%
3,486
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
70%
2,476
Once or twice a month
29%
71%
779
Several times a year
34%
66%
664
Seldom/never
28%
72%
3,492
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 God among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
90%
7%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
2,489
Once or twice a month
73%
19%
4%
< 1%
2%
2%
781
Several times a year
65%
26%
3%
1%
4%
< 1%
666
Seldom/never
43%
29%
8%
1%
16%
4%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
89%
9%
1%
1%
< 1%
2,489
Once or twice a month
63%
28%
6%
3%
1%
781
Several times a year
50%
40%
5%
4%
1%
666
Seldom/never
24%
36%
21%
19%
1%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who attend religious services…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
20%
8%
1%
2,489
Once or twice a month
40%
45%
15%
< 1%
781
Several times a year
25%
56%
19%
1%
666
Seldom/never
12%
37%
51%
< 1%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who pray…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
9%
1%
1%
< 1%
2,489
Once or twice a month
62%
25%
6%
6%
1%
781
Several times a year
49%
28%
9%
12%
2%
666
Seldom/never
27%
21%
10%
42%
1%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
16%
9%
21%
1%
2,489
Once or twice a month
21%
20%
15%
44%
1%
781
Several times a year
7%
7%
26%
59%
1%
666
Seldom/never
3%
2%
4%
90%
< 1%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who meditate…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
6%
2%
29%
2%
2,489
Once or twice a month
37%
15%
5%
42%
1%
781
Several times a year
30%
11%
10%
48%
1%
666
Seldom/never
22%
7%
5%
66%
1%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
10%
4%
4%
1%
2,489
Once or twice a month
60%
20%
11%
8%
1%
781
Several times a year
52%
22%
14%
11%
< 1%
666
Seldom/never
39%
18%
13%
28%
1%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
16%
9%
18%
2%
2,489
Once or twice a month
45%
20%
13%
21%
1%
781
Several times a year
39%
18%
21%
22%
< 1%
666
Seldom/never
35%
17%
15%
33%
1%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
6%
26%
3%
3%
2,489
Once or twice a month
34%
12%
45%
7%
3%
781
Several times a year
27%
11%
51%
9%
3%
666
Seldom/never
13%
12%
60%
12%
2%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
50%
1%
1%
2,489
Once or twice a month
34%
65%
1%
1%
781
Several times a year
31%
68%
1%
< 1%
666
Seldom/never
23%
75%
1%
< 1%
3,496
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
31%
5%
8%
5%
2,489
Once or twice a month
31%
39%
2%
19%
9%
781
Several times a year
22%
40%
3%
25%
10%
666
Seldom/never
14%
27%
1%
51%
7%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who …in heaven
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
6%
7%
2,489
Once or twice a month
84%
10%
6%
781
Several times a year
79%
15%
6%
666
Seldom/never
64%
29%
7%
3,496
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who …in hell
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
15%
8%
2,489
Once or twice a month
69%
22%
9%
781
Several times a year
66%
27%
7%
666
Seldom/never
46%
46%
8%
3,496
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Party affiliation among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
17%
33%
2,489
Once or twice a month
41%
16%
43%
781
Several times a year
36%
17%
47%
666
Seldom/never
33%
19%
48%
3,496
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Political ideology among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
25%
15%
6%
2,489
Once or twice a month
41%
31%
22%
6%
781
Several times a year
34%
37%
23%
6%
666
Seldom/never
27%
37%
29%
7%
3,496
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Views about size of government among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who would rather have…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
30%
3%
4%
2,489
Once or twice a month
57%
37%
3%
3%
781
Several times a year
57%
37%
3%
2%
666
Seldom/never
53%
40%
3%
4%
3,496
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
42%
4%
2%
2,489
Once or twice a month
48%
49%
3%
1%
781
Several times a year
48%
49%
3%
1%
666
Seldom/never
43%
51%
4%
2%
3,496
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Views about abortion among adults in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
67%
4%
2,489
Once or twice a month
51%
47%
2%
781
Several times a year
53%
42%
5%
666
Seldom/never
65%
32%
3%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
55%
5%
4%
2,489
Once or twice a month
62%
31%
4%
3%
781
Several times a year
67%
27%
3%
3%
666
Seldom/never
76%
18%
3%
3%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
65%
7%
2,489
Once or twice a month
53%
39%
8%
781
Several times a year
57%
34%
9%
666
Seldom/never
68%
25%
7%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
47%
3%
4%
2,489
Once or twice a month
43%
52%
2%
2%
781
Several times a year
37%
60%
2%
1%
666
Seldom/never
35%
61%
2%
2%
3,496
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 in the Midwest by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Midwest who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
24%
3%
56%
5%
2,489
Once or twice a month
23%
33%
4%
36%
4%
781
Several times a year
29%
30%
6%
32%
3%
666
Seldom/never
48%
24%
4%
20%
4%
3,496
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.