Belief in God among liberals

% of liberals who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201445%24%8%1%19%3%8,504
200755%22%6%1%10%5%6,809
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.

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Belief in God among liberals by religious group

% of liberals who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Buddhist23%28%9%1%31%7%136
Catholic52%35%8%2%3%1%1,474
Evangelical Protestant76%19%3%1%< 1%1%937
Historically Black Protestant87%11%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%467
Jewish23%26%16%1%26%8%394
Mainline Protestant58%31%6%1%3%1%1,259
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%19%11%< 1%43%5%3,107
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain21%35%28%16%3,531
Believe in God; fairly certain27%39%22%12%1,954
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%32%21%11%719
Do not believe in God38%34%16%12%1,796
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%32%21%16%321
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Generational cohort among liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%15%28%33%10%1%3,531
Believe in God; fairly certain15%19%31%26%7%1%1,954
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%21%25%25%6%1%719
Do not believe in God25%22%25%20%7%1%1,796
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%15%27%26%10%1%321
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Gender composition among liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%61%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain45%55%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain50%50%726
Do not believe in God58%42%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God44%56%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%22%4%20%5%3,532
Believe in God; fairly certain60%8%4%24%4%1,963
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%5%10%16%3%720
Do not believe in God79%2%7%8%4%1,797
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%5%4%9%4%323
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Immigrant status among liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%12%70%3,520
Believe in God; fairly certain25%12%64%1,947
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%16%63%722
Do not believe in God13%15%72%1,800
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%13%75%330
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%21%21%14%3,239
Believe in God; fairly certain37%19%23%20%1,785
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%17%25%29%671
Do not believe in God22%17%30%30%1,685
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%21%26%30%270
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%31%14%11%3,565
Believe in God; fairly certain38%28%19%15%1,969
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%23%24%21%724
Do not believe in God20%29%28%22%1,809
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%35%25%23%330
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%9%18%7%26%3,568
Believe in God; fairly certain43%11%13%4%30%1,969
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%12%8%4%37%724
Do not believe in God38%14%9%2%37%1,808
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%8%10%4%36%327
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%3,578
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%1,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%76%724
Do not believe in God20%80%1,811
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%77%330
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain63%26%5%5%1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain26%41%20%11%1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%29%39%22%< 1%726
Do not believe in God2%8%21%68%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%16%36%37%2%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%39%26%< 1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain18%40%42%< 1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%34%58%< 1%726
Do not believe in God2%15%82%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%25%68%< 1%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%18%5%9%1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain34%24%12%30%1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%14%10%59%< 1%726
Do not believe in God2%1%3%94%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%10%8%71%3%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain25%11%8%55%< 1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain11%9%7%73%< 1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%3%5%86%< 1%726
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%3%3%89%2%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%8%4%36%2%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain36%12%6%44%1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%13%7%55%1%726
Do not believe in God21%9%6%64%1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%9%8%54%4%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%14%8%11%1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain47%18%15%19%1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%20%15%30%1%726
Do not believe in God32%18%9%40%2%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God38%13%11%33%5%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%14%11%24%1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain46%17%16%20%1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%17%13%22%< 1%726
Do not believe in God51%18%12%18%1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God55%16%16%12%1%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%12%47%8%3%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain13%18%52%15%2%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%25%49%18%2%726
Do not believe in God1%23%45%29%1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%27%50%15%5%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%74%1%1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain17%80%1%1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%83%1%1%726
Do not believe in God12%87%1%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%84%2%2%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%12%10%38%1%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain14%10%10%66%< 1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%6%6%82%< 1%726
Do not believe in God2%3%5%90%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%5%6%80%2%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%29%2%28%8%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain14%21%1%57%7%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%8%< 1%80%6%726
Do not believe in God< 1%2%< 1%96%2%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%1%1%84%11%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain83%12%5%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain61%30%8%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%54%11%726
Do not believe in God4%94%3%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%62%26%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%31%7%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain41%51%8%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%69%8%726
Do not believe in God3%96%1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%71%20%333
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%17%68%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain12%16%71%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%10%81%726
Do not believe in God5%9%86%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%14%82%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%63%3%3%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain27%67%3%3%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%66%4%3%726
Do not believe in God24%70%3%3%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%55%8%10%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%66%4%2%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain25%72%2%1%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%74%3%2%726
Do not believe in God14%83%2%1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%78%6%4%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%34%4%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain73%24%3%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain84%14%2%726
Do not believe in God92%6%2%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God89%7%4%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%24%3%3%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain85%11%2%2%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain88%9%1%1%726
Do not believe in God96%3%1%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God89%5%2%3%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%29%6%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain80%15%4%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain88%9%4%726
Do not believe in God96%3%1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God90%6%3%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain26%69%2%3%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain22%75%1%2%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%80%1%2%726
Do not believe in God8%90%1%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%84%2%2%333
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 liberals by belief in God

% of liberals who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain28%32%4%32%4%3,581
Believe in God; fairly certain54%23%5%15%3%1,976
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain71%12%4%11%2%726
Do not believe in God92%3%1%3%< 1%1,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%5%12%2%2%333
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.