Importance of religion in one's life among independents and those who don't lean to either party

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201451%25%10%12%2%5,658
200754%26%9%9%2%5,770
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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Importance of religion in one's life among independents and those who don't lean to either party by religious group

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic61%31%6%2%1%1,158
Evangelical Protestant78%18%2%1%2%1,230
Historically Black Protestant82%13%2%2%2%184
Jehovah's Witness94%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%188
Mainline Protestant50%36%9%3%2%822
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")16%24%23%35%2%1,474
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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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important19%39%25%17%2,768
Somewhat important28%39%23%10%1,341
Not too important36%36%18%9%556
Not at all important37%38%18%7%630
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important11%15%32%30%11%1%2,768
Somewhat important16%20%31%27%6%1%1,341
Not too important20%24%28%23%4%1%556
Not at all important24%22%29%20%4%< 1%630
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important41%59%2,929
Somewhat important51%49%1,399
Not too important61%39%572
Not at all important67%33%655
Don't know63%37%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important51%12%4%28%6%2,832
Somewhat important62%4%5%22%6%1,361
Not too important71%4%7%13%5%561
Not at all important69%7%6%14%3%633
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important30%8%63%2,828
Somewhat important20%10%69%1,356
Not too important13%13%74%556
Not at all important15%11%74%635
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important53%20%18%9%2,146
Somewhat important46%19%22%12%1,129
Not too important42%19%24%16%472
Not at all important43%19%24%15%540
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important55%28%10%6%2,871
Somewhat important50%32%12%7%1,380
Not too important43%35%15%7%566
Not at all important47%32%14%7%649
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important50%6%15%8%20%2,889
Somewhat important42%13%15%4%26%1,382
Not too important35%13%13%3%36%565
Not at all important30%11%14%3%43%648
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important35%65%2,897
Somewhat important33%67%1,392
Not too important28%72%570
Not at all important27%73%651
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important83%13%1%1%< 1%1%2,929
Somewhat important52%34%7%2%3%2%1,399
Not too important24%35%17%1%15%8%572
Not at all important20%11%9%1%50%8%655
Don't know53%14%3%9%7%16%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important56%29%14%1%2,929
Somewhat important12%48%39%1%1,399
Not too important4%29%67%< 1%572
Not at all important3%10%86%< 1%655
Don't know26%17%33%23%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important79%12%3%4%2%2,929
Somewhat important36%24%12%26%1%1,399
Not too important16%13%9%62%< 1%572
Not at all important13%5%4%78%1%655
Don't know41%4%6%19%29%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important43%11%9%36%2%2,929
Somewhat important7%8%9%75%1%1,399
Not too important3%1%4%91%< 1%572
Not at all important4%2%2%92%< 1%655
Don't know15%12%13%36%24%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important55%7%3%32%4%2,929
Somewhat important28%9%6%56%1%1,399
Not too important24%10%5%60%2%572
Not at all important28%6%3%61%1%655
Don't know46%9%< 1%25%20%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important76%10%5%7%3%2,929
Somewhat important43%19%13%23%2%1,399
Not too important34%12%16%35%3%572
Not at all important38%9%7%42%3%655
Don't know59%8%6%9%18%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important53%11%10%23%3%2,929
Somewhat important37%16%14%31%1%1,399
Not too important43%13%15%29%1%572
Not at all important46%11%8%34%1%655
Don't know49%9%3%19%21%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important52%6%33%4%5%2,929
Somewhat important14%11%62%10%3%1,399
Not too important4%19%62%13%3%572
Not at all important4%13%59%20%4%655
Don't know25%11%28%8%28%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important36%59%3%2%2,929
Somewhat important24%73%1%2%1,399
Not too important22%75%2%1%572
Not at all important18%78%2%1%655
Don't know33%54%2%11%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important58%10%7%23%2%2,929
Somewhat important14%11%11%64%1%1,399
Not too important5%6%5%84%< 1%572
Not at all important7%3%2%87%1%655
Don't know32%11%12%27%19%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important48%25%6%11%9%2,929
Somewhat important17%30%3%36%14%1,399
Not too important6%13%< 1%67%14%572
Not at all important5%5%1%81%9%655
Don't know27%16%3%23%31%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important83%9%8%2,929
Somewhat important72%17%11%1,399
Not too important46%38%16%572
Not at all important22%67%10%655
Don't know43%15%42%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important66%25%10%2,929
Somewhat important54%35%12%1,399
Not too important32%54%14%572
Not at all important17%74%9%655
Don't know33%31%36%103
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

Political ideology among independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important31%29%16%24%2,929
Somewhat important22%38%23%17%1,399
Not too important16%42%23%18%572
Not at all important13%36%27%25%655
Don't know17%22%20%41%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important41%47%5%8%2,929
Somewhat important49%41%4%6%1,399
Not too important53%36%5%6%572
Not at all important58%31%5%6%655
Don't know51%21%10%18%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important41%48%6%5%2,929
Somewhat important43%48%6%3%1,399
Not too important41%50%7%3%572
Not at all important43%46%6%5%655
Don't know30%32%16%22%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important33%59%8%2,929
Somewhat important61%32%7%1,399
Not too important70%24%6%572
Not at all important67%25%8%655
Don't know26%39%35%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important44%41%7%7%2,929
Somewhat important73%16%5%6%1,399
Not too important79%13%4%4%572
Not at all important78%12%6%4%655
Don't know31%22%18%28%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important34%50%15%2,929
Somewhat important64%23%13%1,399
Not too important74%16%9%572
Not at all important75%14%11%655
Don't know30%31%40%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important37%51%5%7%2,929
Somewhat important34%56%3%6%1,399
Not too important31%60%4%5%572
Not at all important33%58%4%5%655
Don't know27%42%6%25%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by importance of religion

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important15%25%4%47%9%2,929
Somewhat important34%26%8%25%6%1,399
Not too important57%17%8%14%4%572
Not at all important64%12%6%14%5%655
Don't know19%16%16%28%21%103
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.