Frequency of reading scripture among married adults

% of married adults who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%10%8%43%1%17,827
200736%10%9%44%1%20,430
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of reading scripture among married adults by religious group

% of married adults who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist29%5%11%55%< 1%103
Catholic25%11%11%52%1%3,810
Evangelical Protestant67%10%6%16%1%4,853
Hindu8%10%20%61%1%131
Historically Black Protestant65%14%8%12%1%626
Jehovah's Witness89%2%3%4%3%124
Jewish18%8%11%62%1%498
Mainline Protestant31%13%12%44%1%3,444
Mormon79%6%3%10%1%454
Muslim35%11%15%37%2%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%5%6%81%< 1%3,150
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week7%37%34%21%6,493
Once or twice a month9%43%30%17%1,680
Several times a year7%44%32%18%1,460
Seldom/never7%42%32%20%7,713
Don't know4%28%25%43%104
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week2%11%32%40%14%1%6,493
Once or twice a month3%12%37%36%11%1%1,680
Several times a year2%12%37%37%12%< 1%1,460
Seldom/never2%12%34%39%12%1%7,713
Don't know2%10%21%36%27%5%104
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week44%56%6,652
Once or twice a month48%52%1,720
Several times a year51%49%1,489
Seldom/never54%46%7,841
Don't know52%48%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week69%11%2%14%4%6,557
Once or twice a month70%10%3%15%3%1,695
Several times a year71%7%6%13%3%1,469
Seldom/never80%3%5%10%3%7,734
Don't know64%8%4%18%6%117
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week15%6%79%6,590
Once or twice a month18%7%75%1,705
Several times a year18%6%76%1,468
Seldom/never14%9%77%7,772
Don't know25%7%68%116
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who have a household income of…

Frequency of reading scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week25%22%34%20%5,720
Once or twice a month20%20%34%26%1,512
Several times a year17%19%35%29%1,319
Seldom/never16%16%33%35%6,864
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week38%32%18%12%6,612
Once or twice a month37%29%20%14%1,715
Several times a year32%31%20%17%1,481
Seldom/never33%27%23%17%7,807
Don't know48%20%21%10%116
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week40%60%6,613
Once or twice a month42%58%1,713
Several times a year43%57%1,483
Seldom/never39%61%7,811
Don't know21%79%117
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

Belief in God among married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say they…

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieve 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
At least once a week92%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,652
Once or twice a month77%17%3%< 1%2%1%1,720
Several times a year68%24%2%< 1%4%1%1,489
Seldom/never42%30%9%1%16%4%7,841
Don't know70%15%2%5%1%7%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week91%7%1%1%1%6,652
Once or twice a month70%24%4%1%< 1%1,720
Several times a year54%36%6%3%1%1,489
Seldom/never27%35%20%18%1%7,841
Don't know71%13%2%4%10%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who attend religious services…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week78%17%5%< 1%6,652
Once or twice a month43%44%13%< 1%1,720
Several times a year29%54%17%< 1%1,489
Seldom/never14%38%48%< 1%7,841
Don't know48%25%8%18%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week92%6%1%1%< 1%6,652
Once or twice a month69%20%5%5%1%1,720
Several times a year54%26%9%11%1%1,489
Seldom/never29%20%9%41%1%7,841
Don't know56%13%2%5%23%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who attend prayer group…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%13%8%17%< 1%6,652
Once or twice a month20%22%13%45%< 1%1,720
Several times a year8%9%26%57%1%1,489
Seldom/never4%3%4%89%< 1%7,841
Don't know38%10%4%25%22%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who meditate…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week63%6%2%27%2%6,652
Once or twice a month39%13%4%43%1%1,720
Several times a year32%12%11%44%1%1,489
Seldom/never24%8%5%62%1%7,841
Don't know31%2%5%27%35%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%8%3%2%1%6,652
Once or twice a month62%21%8%7%1%1,720
Several times a year56%20%16%8%1%1,489
Seldom/never42%17%14%26%1%7,841
Don't know57%3%3%6%30%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%15%9%20%2%6,652
Once or twice a month43%20%14%23%1%1,720
Several times a year41%17%22%20%1%1,489
Seldom/never35%17%16%31%1%7,841
Don't know46%6%6%16%25%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

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

Frequency of reading scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%5%22%3%3%6,652
Once or twice a month41%10%40%5%3%1,720
Several times a year26%12%48%12%2%1,489
Seldom/never13%12%60%13%2%7,841
Don't know40%5%34%10%12%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%42%2%1%6,652
Once or twice a month38%60%1%1%1,720
Several times a year34%64%1%1%1,489
Seldom/never27%71%1%1%7,841
Don't know37%53%4%6%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of reading scriptureWord 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
At least once a week57%28%5%6%4%6,652
Once or twice a month35%37%3%18%7%1,720
Several times a year23%37%2%30%8%1,489
Seldom/never12%25%1%54%8%7,841
Don't know34%16%8%16%25%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week86%7%7%6,652
Once or twice a month83%11%6%1,720
Several times a year79%15%6%1,489
Seldom/never59%33%8%7,841
Don't know61%15%24%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week77%15%8%6,652
Once or twice a month65%26%9%1,720
Several times a year61%31%7%1,489
Seldom/never42%50%8%7,841
Don't know50%29%20%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week54%17%28%6,652
Once or twice a month45%15%39%1,720
Several times a year42%15%43%1,489
Seldom/never37%17%46%7,841
Don't know34%33%34%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%25%12%6%6,652
Once or twice a month44%34%17%5%1,720
Several times a year37%36%22%4%1,489
Seldom/never29%37%28%5%7,841
Don't know35%27%14%24%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week64%29%3%4%6,652
Once or twice a month59%35%2%4%1,720
Several times a year57%37%3%3%1,489
Seldom/never55%38%4%4%7,841
Don't know45%35%8%12%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of reading scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%38%4%2%6,652
Once or twice a month52%44%3%1%1,720
Several times a year50%46%3%1%1,489
Seldom/never46%49%3%2%7,841
Don't know48%30%10%12%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week27%69%4%6,652
Once or twice a month48%48%3%1,720
Several times a year57%39%4%1,489
Seldom/never69%27%4%7,841
Don't know39%41%20%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%60%5%4%6,652
Once or twice a month59%32%5%4%1,720
Several times a year66%27%4%3%1,489
Seldom/never77%17%3%3%7,841
Don't know33%43%10%13%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week23%70%7%6,652
Once or twice a month46%44%9%1,720
Several times a year57%37%7%1,489
Seldom/never69%24%7%7,841
Don't know31%47%22%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureStricter 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
At least once a week49%45%3%3%6,652
Once or twice a month42%53%3%2%1,720
Several times a year38%58%2%2%1,489
Seldom/never34%61%2%2%7,841
Don't know45%39%7%10%125
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 married adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of married adults who say humans…

Frequency of reading scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%24%3%59%5%6,652
Once or twice a month20%33%5%37%4%1,720
Several times a year31%33%5%28%3%1,489
Seldom/never50%23%5%19%3%7,841
Don't know11%18%12%42%17%125
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.