Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who seldom or never pray
% of adults who seldom or never pray who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
16%
15%
28%
1%
8,123
2007
31%
13%
16%
39%
2%
6,160
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 seldom or never pray by religious group
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
30%
13%
17%
39%
1%
893
Evangelical Protestant
29%
17%
16%
38%
< 1%
326
Jewish
34%
20%
20%
25%
< 1%
408
Mainline Protestant
33%
17%
18%
31%
1%
903
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
44%
17%
13%
25%
1%
4,941
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
31%
19%
10%
3,276
Once or twice a month
40%
33%
18%
10%
1,299
Several times a year
26%
40%
20%
15%
1,277
Seldom/never
24%
37%
22%
17%
2,086
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
21%
23%
22%
6%
1%
3,276
Once or twice a month
26%
21%
25%
21%
5%
1%
1,299
Several times a year
16%
20%
30%
25%
8%
1%
1,277
Seldom/never
15%
16%
31%
26%
11%
1%
2,086
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
33%
3,320
Once or twice a month
63%
37%
1,313
Several times a year
65%
35%
1,295
Seldom/never
62%
38%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
5%
4%
12%
4%
3,265
Once or twice a month
78%
3%
5%
11%
3%
1,301
Several times a year
71%
4%
10%
12%
3%
1,290
Seldom/never
73%
5%
6%
12%
3%
2,102
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
13%
75%
3,285
Once or twice a month
14%
12%
74%
1,301
Several times a year
17%
13%
69%
1,281
Seldom/never
14%
12%
73%
2,094
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Income distribution among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who seldom or never pray 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
27%
19%
28%
26%
3,006
Once or twice a month
21%
19%
31%
29%
1,202
Several times a year
22%
21%
30%
27%
1,166
Seldom/never
34%
23%
26%
18%
1,851
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who seldom or never pray who have completed…
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
34%
22%
14%
3,307
Once or twice a month
29%
31%
23%
17%
1,311
Several times a year
30%
28%
25%
17%
1,292
Seldom/never
49%
26%
16%
9%
2,118
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
12%
9%
3%
40%
3,305
Once or twice a month
39%
11%
9%
2%
39%
1,310
Several times a year
46%
9%
10%
4%
30%
1,290
Seldom/never
45%
9%
12%
5%
29%
2,117
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
21%
79%
3,310
Once or twice a month
24%
76%
1,312
Several times a year
26%
74%
1,292
Seldom/never
26%
74%
2,116
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Belief in God among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
14%
21%
14%
1%
42%
8%
3,320
Once or twice a month
14%
23%
14%
< 1%
41%
7%
1,313
Several times a year
15%
28%
15%
1%
35%
7%
1,295
Seldom/never
22%
28%
13%
1%
31%
5%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
7%
22%
27%
44%
1%
3,320
Once or twice a month
5%
20%
37%
39%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
6%
25%
34%
35%
< 1%
1,295
Seldom/never
8%
26%
29%
36%
< 1%
2,130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
4%
24%
72%
< 1%
3,320
Once or twice a month
4%
27%
69%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
4%
28%
68%
< 1%
1,295
Seldom/never
4%
24%
71%
< 1%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
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
2%
2%
2%
94%
< 1%
3,320
Once or twice a month
1%
2%
3%
94%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
1%
2%
3%
94%
< 1%
1,295
Seldom/never
1%
1%
2%
95%
< 1%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling 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
25%
12%
7%
56%
1%
3,320
Once or twice a month
14%
10%
6%
70%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
10%
7%
7%
74%
1%
1,295
Seldom/never
9%
4%
2%
84%
1%
2,130
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling 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
45%
18%
9%
26%
2%
3,320
Once or twice a month
25%
26%
13%
35%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
17%
13%
27%
41%
1%
1,295
Seldom/never
17%
8%
10%
64%
1%
2,130
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who seldom or never pray 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
3%
23%
51%
21%
2%
3,320
Once or twice a month
4%
18%
57%
20%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
6%
15%
60%
18%
1%
1,295
Seldom/never
6%
9%
67%
16%
2%
2,130
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
16%
82%
1%
1%
3,320
Once or twice a month
18%
81%
1%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
20%
78%
1%
< 1%
1,295
Seldom/never
23%
75%
1%
1%
2,130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
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
4%
4%
7%
85%
< 1%
3,320
Once or twice a month
1%
3%
6%
89%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
2%
1%
5%
93%
< 1%
1,295
Seldom/never
2%
2%
3%
93%
< 1%
2,130
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Interpreting scripture among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
4%
7%
< 1%
84%
5%
3,320
Once or twice a month
4%
9%
< 1%
81%
6%
1,313
Several times a year
6%
11%
1%
75%
7%
1,295
Seldom/never
10%
16%
1%
65%
8%
2,130
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Belief in Heaven among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who seldom or never pray who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
66%
9%
3,320
Once or twice a month
27%
62%
10%
1,313
Several times a year
34%
57%
8%
1,295
Seldom/never
46%
46%
8%
2,130
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Belief in Hell among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who seldom or never pray who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
75%
7%
3,320
Once or twice a month
20%
72%
8%
1,313
Several times a year
24%
68%
8%
1,295
Seldom/never
35%
58%
7%
2,130
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Party affiliation among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
21%
19%
60%
3,320
Once or twice a month
26%
15%
59%
1,313
Several times a year
26%
18%
55%
1,295
Seldom/never
31%
24%
44%
2,130
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 adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
35%
45%
5%
3,320
Once or twice a month
17%
38%
40%
5%
1,313
Several times a year
19%
38%
37%
5%
1,295
Seldom/never
24%
36%
31%
9%
2,130
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Views about size of government among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
45%
4%
4%
3,320
Once or twice a month
49%
45%
3%
4%
1,313
Several times a year
50%
45%
3%
2%
1,295
Seldom/never
49%
45%
2%
4%
2,130
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
33%
63%
3%
1%
3,320
Once or twice a month
34%
61%
3%
2%
1,313
Several times a year
37%
58%
3%
1%
1,295
Seldom/never
46%
48%
4%
2%
2,130
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 adults who seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
16%
3%
3,320
Once or twice a month
82%
16%
2%
1,313
Several times a year
78%
18%
4%
1,295
Seldom/never
70%
25%
5%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
8%
3%
2%
3,320
Once or twice a month
89%
9%
2%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
83%
12%
3%
2%
1,295
Seldom/never
78%
17%
3%
2%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who seldom or never pray who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
12%
4%
3,320
Once or twice a month
86%
10%
3%
1,313
Several times a year
80%
16%
5%
1,295
Seldom/never
70%
23%
7%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
23%
73%
2%
2%
3,320
Once or twice a month
23%
72%
2%
3%
1,313
Several times a year
27%
69%
2%
2%
1,295
Seldom/never
38%
58%
2%
3%
2,130
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 seldom or never pray by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
11%
5%
7%
2%
3,320
Once or twice a month
78%
9%
4%
8%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
70%
13%
4%
11%
2%
1,295
Seldom/never
60%
14%
4%
19%
3%
2,130
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.