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Age distribution among Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
32%
27%
29%
3,028
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
36%
30%
13%
2,688
Seldom/never
18%
31%
32%
18%
1,311
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
9%
28%
34%
20%
2%
3,028
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
13%
30%
34%
7%
1%
2,688
Seldom/never
11%
12%
26%
38%
11%
1%
1,311
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
52%
2,747
Seldom/never
53%
47%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
3%
3%
35%
2%
3,048
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
58%
3%
3%
34%
2%
2,719
Seldom/never
63%
2%
3%
30%
2%
1,312
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
15%
54%
3,064
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
15%
58%
2,715
Seldom/never
22%
15%
62%
1,313
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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%
19%
26%
18%
2,574
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
19%
27%
21%
2,400
Seldom/never
40%
20%
23%
17%
1,141
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
24%
18%
13%
3,075
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
29%
17%
9%
2,731
Seldom/never
53%
29%
12%
6%
1,316
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
5%
10%
10%
16%
3,082
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
10%
12%
5%
24%
2,737
Seldom/never
42%
11%
16%
6%
25%
1,321
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
68%
3,074
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
33%
67%
2,736
Seldom/never
24%
76%
1,325
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
77%
20%
1%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
31%
6%
1%
1%
1%
2,747
Seldom/never
49%
34%
9%
1%
5%
2%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
84%
15%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
45%
8%
1%
< 1%
2,747
Seldom/never
31%
40%
20%
9%
< 1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
78%
17%
2%
3%
1%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
24%
12%
14%
< 1%
2,747
Seldom/never
38%
20%
8%
33%
1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who attend prayer group…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
13%
12%
39%
1%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
7%
8%
11%
73%
< 1%
2,747
Seldom/never
3%
3%
3%
91%
< 1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
At least once a week
56%
8%
4%
31%
2%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
11%
6%
50%
1%
2,747
Seldom/never
27%
7%
4%
62%
1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
At least once a week
73%
13%
6%
6%
1%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
21%
15%
14%
1%
2,747
Seldom/never
39%
17%
14%
30%
1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
At least once a week
48%
16%
13%
23%
1%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
15%
17%
28%
1%
2,747
Seldom/never
36%
14%
15%
33%
1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
At least once a week
47%
8%
35%
7%
3%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
11%
55%
12%
2%
2,747
Seldom/never
15%
11%
60%
13%
2%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
At least once a week
35%
61%
1%
2%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
70%
1%
1%
2,747
Seldom/never
25%
73%
2%
1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who read scripture…
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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
At least once a week
45%
13%
10%
31%
1%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
13%
13%
60%
1%
2,747
Seldom/never
10%
5%
5%
80%
< 1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
34%
41%
4%
14%
7%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
36%
2%
33%
8%
2,747
Seldom/never
19%
25%
2%
46%
8%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
92%
4%
4%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
84%
11%
5%
2,747
Seldom/never
73%
19%
8%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
21%
8%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
32%
8%
2,747
Seldom/never
54%
37%
9%
1,326
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.
Party affiliation among Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
19%
41%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
18%
47%
2,747
Seldom/never
36%
20%
44%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
33%
17%
4%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
39%
24%
5%
2,747
Seldom/never
32%
34%
28%
6%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
44%
3%
3%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
49%
3%
3%
2,747
Seldom/never
47%
46%
2%
4%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
At least once a week
46%
47%
4%
2%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
49%
3%
2%
2,747
Seldom/never
46%
49%
4%
1%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
63%
5%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
39%
4%
2,747
Seldom/never
62%
33%
5%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
31%
5%
4%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
76%
17%
4%
3%
2,747
Seldom/never
76%
17%
3%
4%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
46%
10%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
64%
27%
8%
2,747
Seldom/never
66%
25%
9%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics 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
At least once a week
41%
53%
2%
4%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
36%
59%
2%
2%
2,747
Seldom/never
42%
53%
2%
4%
1,326
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 Catholics by religious attendance
% of Catholics who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
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
20%
34%
4%
36%
6%
3,092
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
36%
31%
4%
26%
3%
2,747
Seldom/never
40%
28%
5%
23%
4%
1,326
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.