Income distribution among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Catholic
32%
20%
29%
19%
656
Evangelical Protestant
34%
22%
29%
16%
510
Historically Black Protestant
44%
25%
21%
10%
137
Mainline Protestant
26%
16%
30%
28%
616
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
36%
23%
22%
19%
406
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 who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
29%
28%
26%
17%
672
$30,000-$49,999
25%
35%
23%
17%
487
$50,000-$99,999
16%
45%
27%
12%
779
$100,000 or more
16%
46%
27%
11%
621
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
16%
19%
22%
30%
12%
2%
672
$30,000-$49,999
17%
14%
29%
27%
12%
1%
487
$50,000-$99,999
9%
15%
36%
32%
8%
< 1%
779
$100,000 or more
13%
8%
41%
31%
6%
< 1%
621
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
42%
58%
674
$30,000-$49,999
53%
47%
489
$50,000-$99,999
56%
44%
783
$100,000 or more
58%
42%
631
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 who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
54%
14%
4%
25%
4%
667
$30,000-$49,999
62%
13%
4%
18%
3%
485
$50,000-$99,999
74%
8%
6%
9%
3%
776
$100,000 or more
76%
6%
7%
8%
3%
624
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 who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
22%
11%
67%
657
$30,000-$49,999
14%
13%
73%
483
$50,000-$99,999
12%
9%
79%
777
$100,000 or more
13%
7%
80%
628
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
61%
30%
6%
3%
672
$30,000-$49,999
47%
34%
15%
5%
489
$50,000-$99,999
23%
37%
23%
16%
782
$100,000 or more
15%
25%
29%
31%
627
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Marital status among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
26%
9%
19%
11%
35%
673
$30,000-$49,999
46%
9%
13%
4%
28%
488
$50,000-$99,999
60%
6%
12%
3%
20%
783
$100,000 or more
70%
6%
5%
2%
17%
629
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
25%
75%
673
$30,000-$49,999
25%
75%
489
$50,000-$99,999
35%
65%
782
$100,000 or more
40%
60%
628
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Belief in God among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
63%
25%
6%
1%
3%
1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
66%
24%
3%
< 1%
4%
2%
489
$50,000-$99,999
68%
22%
3%
1%
6%
1%
783
$100,000 or more
59%
25%
6%
< 1%
8%
2%
631
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
50%
39%
8%
3%
1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
48%
38%
8%
5%
< 1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
49%
38%
6%
5%
1%
783
$100,000 or more
43%
42%
10%
5%
< 1%
631
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Attendance at religious services among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
19%
53%
28%
< 1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
19%
61%
19%
< 1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
25%
56%
18%
< 1%
783
$100,000 or more
23%
59%
17%
< 1%
631
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
52%
23%
10%
14%
2%
674
$30,000-$49,999
48%
27%
10%
14%
1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
49%
28%
9%
13%
< 1%
783
$100,000 or more
43%
29%
10%
18%
1%
631
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
9%
9%
23%
59%
< 1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
8%
7%
25%
60%
1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
7%
11%
28%
54%
< 1%
783
$100,000 or more
5%
8%
23%
64%
< 1%
631
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
30%
14%
14%
41%
2%
674
$30,000-$49,999
30%
11%
9%
49%
1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
31%
10%
12%
46%
1%
783
$100,000 or more
30%
13%
11%
45%
1%
631
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
43%
21%
20%
15%
1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
52%
20%
15%
12%
< 1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
58%
20%
14%
7%
1%
783
$100,000 or more
53%
18%
19%
10%
1%
631
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
43%
15%
17%
24%
1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
44%
17%
22%
17%
< 1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
43%
18%
20%
19%
< 1%
783
$100,000 or more
42%
20%
20%
17%
1%
631
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 several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
20%
13%
55%
10%
2%
674
$30,000-$49,999
25%
10%
51%
11%
3%
489
$50,000-$99,999
25%
14%
51%
8%
2%
783
$100,000 or more
23%
17%
47%
11%
2%
631
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
23%
75%
2%
< 1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
31%
67%
1%
2%
489
$50,000-$99,999
31%
69%
< 1%
< 1%
783
$100,000 or more
33%
67%
< 1%
< 1%
631
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Interpreting scripture among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
31%
33%
2%
26%
8%
674
$30,000-$49,999
27%
32%
3%
31%
8%
489
$50,000-$99,999
20%
39%
2%
34%
6%
783
$100,000 or more
12%
40%
1%
40%
7%
631
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Belief in Heaven among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
79%
14%
7%
674
$30,000-$49,999
78%
14%
8%
489
$50,000-$99,999
78%
18%
4%
783
$100,000 or more
70%
23%
6%
631
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Belief in Hell among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
66%
26%
9%
674
$30,000-$49,999
63%
29%
8%
489
$50,000-$99,999
62%
34%
4%
783
$100,000 or more
53%
39%
8%
631
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Party affiliation among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
24%
20%
55%
674
$30,000-$49,999
38%
12%
50%
489
$50,000-$99,999
44%
12%
44%
783
$100,000 or more
43%
11%
46%
631
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Political ideology among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
32%
36%
27%
6%
674
$30,000-$49,999
35%
36%
27%
2%
489
$50,000-$99,999
35%
39%
23%
3%
783
$100,000 or more
32%
39%
26%
3%
631
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Views about size of government among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
36%
57%
4%
4%
674
$30,000-$49,999
56%
40%
2%
2%
489
$50,000-$99,999
60%
37%
2%
2%
783
$100,000 or more
63%
32%
3%
2%
631
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
35%
62%
2%
1%
674
$30,000-$49,999
45%
52%
3%
1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
51%
45%
3%
1%
783
$100,000 or more
48%
48%
3%
1%
631
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Views about abortion among adults who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
55%
41%
4%
674
$30,000-$49,999
59%
37%
4%
489
$50,000-$99,999
62%
35%
3%
783
$100,000 or more
66%
30%
4%
631
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 who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
66%
27%
4%
3%
674
$30,000-$49,999
64%
29%
3%
4%
489
$50,000-$99,999
70%
25%
3%
2%
783
$100,000 or more
76%
17%
4%
3%
631
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 who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
55%
35%
9%
674
$30,000-$49,999
58%
36%
6%
489
$50,000-$99,999
60%
34%
6%
783
$100,000 or more
68%
24%
8%
631
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 who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say…
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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
Less than $30,000
38%
56%
3%
3%
674
$30,000-$49,999
36%
60%
2%
1%
489
$50,000-$99,999
35%
62%
2%
2%
783
$100,000 or more
36%
61%
1%
1%
631
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 who read scripture several times a year by household income
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Less than $30,000
31%
29%
5%
32%
3%
674
$30,000-$49,999
29%
35%
3%
29%
4%
489
$50,000-$99,999
36%
32%
4%
25%
3%
783
$100,000 or more
37%
33%
5%
22%
2%
631
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.