Age distribution among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
14%
29%
30%
27%
7,806
2007
13%
34%
28%
25%
8,977
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 who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
8%
10%
25%
36%
19%
2%
7,806
2007
< 1%
10%
23%
37%
23%
7%
8,977
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
42%
58%
7,962
2007
42%
58%
9,143
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Immigrant status among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
3%
6%
91%
7,903
2007
2%
6%
92%
9,109
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.
Income distribution among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white 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
2014
31%
21%
31%
17%
6,868
2007
32%
22%
31%
15%
7,595
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
39%
34%
17%
10%
7,931
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Marital status among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
61%
3%
12%
10%
14%
7,924
2007
62%
2%
11%
13%
12%
9,099
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
28%
72%
7,934
2007
32%
68%
9,123
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Belief in God among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white 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
2014
92%
6%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
7,962
2007
94%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
1%
9,143
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
89%
8%
1%
1%
1%
7,962
2007
88%
9%
1%
1%
< 1%
9,143
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Attendance at religious services among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
19%
8%
1%
7,962
2007
74%
18%
7%
< 1%
9,143
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
91%
7%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
7,962
2007
90%
8%
1%
1%
1%
9,143
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
56%
13%
9%
22%
1%
7,962
2007
52%
13%
9%
26%
< 1%
9,143
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
6%
2%
30%
2%
7,962
2007
60%
5%
2%
30%
3%
9,143
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
85%
9%
3%
3%
1%
7,962
2007
79%
10%
5%
4%
2%
9,143
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
54%
16%
9%
20%
2%
7,962
2007
49%
14%
10%
22%
5%
9,143
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 read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
5%
24%
3%
3%
7,962
2007
59%
5%
31%
2%
3%
9,143
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who say…
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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
2014
55%
43%
2%
1%
7,962
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Interpreting scripture among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white 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
2014
52%
31%
5%
7%
5%
7,962
2007
55%
28%
5%
6%
5%
9,143
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Belief in Heaven among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
86%
7%
7%
7,962
2007
84%
7%
9%
9,143
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Belief in Hell among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
77%
16%
8%
7,962
2007
76%
14%
10%
9,143
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Party affiliation among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
62%
15%
22%
7,962
2007
56%
14%
29%
9,143
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Political ideology among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
25%
11%
5%
7,962
2007
57%
28%
10%
6%
9,143
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Views about size of government among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
71%
22%
3%
4%
7,962
2007
55%
33%
5%
8%
9,143
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
36%
4%
2%
7,962
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Views about abortion among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
28%
68%
4%
7,962
2007
29%
66%
5%
9,143
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Views about homosexuality among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
58%
4%
4%
7,962
2007
26%
65%
5%
5%
9,143
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
26%
67%
7%
7,962
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
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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
2014
49%
44%
3%
3%
7,962
2007
34%
56%
4%
6%
9,143
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Views about human evolution among adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white
% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as white 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
2014
9%
25%
3%
58%
6%
7,962
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