Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201416%30%24%29%1%12,132
200720%35%23%21%1%9,963
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Buddhist27%41%16%13%3%202
Catholic30%45%18%6%1%2,068
Evangelical Protestant39%46%11%4%< 1%636
Hindu19%54%19%8%< 1%119
Historically Black Protestant53%40%5%1%< 1%177
Jewish16%41%29%14%< 1%513
Mainline Protestant24%46%24%6%1%1,841
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%17%28%50%1%5,713
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important19%32%30%19%1,979
Somewhat important27%36%25%12%3,514
Not too important34%34%21%11%2,881
Not at all important33%37%18%12%3,488
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important10%15%26%36%11%1%1,979
Somewhat important17%18%28%29%7%1%3,514
Not too important22%19%27%25%6%1%2,881
Not at all important21%20%28%23%7%1%3,488
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important47%53%2,020
Somewhat important53%47%3,566
Not too important57%43%2,918
Not at all important62%38%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important61%11%4%19%5%1,985
Somewhat important68%7%5%16%4%3,514
Not too important76%4%7%9%3%2,886
Not at all important79%3%5%9%3%3,479
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important18%10%72%1,994
Somewhat important15%13%72%3,534
Not too important12%13%75%2,891
Not at all important12%14%75%3,496
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important36%19%25%20%1,766
Somewhat important29%19%29%24%3,250
Not too important22%20%30%28%2,647
Not at all important24%18%30%28%3,221
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important37%30%17%15%2,011
Somewhat important32%31%22%15%3,549
Not too important27%33%24%16%2,907
Not at all important29%32%23%16%3,521
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important47%10%15%7%22%2,009
Somewhat important46%11%11%4%27%3,557
Not too important43%10%9%3%35%2,906
Not at all important39%12%11%3%35%3,520
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important28%72%2,015
Somewhat important29%71%3,559
Not too important24%76%2,909
Not at all important23%77%3,520
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important68%22%4%1%4%1%2,020
Somewhat important35%43%11%1%7%3%3,566
Not too important13%33%22%< 1%25%7%2,918
Not at all important9%12%10%< 1%61%7%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important34%41%25%1%2,020
Somewhat important9%52%38%< 1%3,566
Not too important2%33%65%< 1%2,918
Not at all important1%9%90%< 1%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important67%19%5%9%1%2,020
Somewhat important30%26%14%29%1%3,566
Not too important10%11%9%69%< 1%2,918
Not at all important6%3%3%88%< 1%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important19%10%11%60%1%2,020
Somewhat important4%6%7%83%< 1%3,566
Not too important1%1%2%96%< 1%2,918
Not at all important1%< 1%1%98%< 1%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important51%10%4%34%2%2,020
Somewhat important30%12%6%51%1%3,566
Not too important21%11%6%61%1%2,918
Not at all important23%8%5%64%1%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important66%14%8%10%1%2,020
Somewhat important43%20%15%21%1%3,566
Not too important32%17%15%34%1%2,918
Not at all important35%14%9%39%2%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important57%14%11%17%1%2,020
Somewhat important46%17%15%21%< 1%3,566
Not too important43%19%16%21%1%2,918
Not at all important48%16%13%23%< 1%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important21%15%50%10%3%2,020
Somewhat important6%18%61%13%2%3,566
Not too important2%20%61%16%1%2,918
Not at all important1%19%54%24%1%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important24%72%2%2%2,020
Somewhat important23%76%1%< 1%3,566
Not too important18%80%1%< 1%2,918
Not at all important17%82%1%1%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important29%15%12%43%1%2,020
Somewhat important8%9%12%71%< 1%3,566
Not too important3%3%6%89%< 1%2,918
Not at all important2%2%3%92%< 1%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important71%21%8%2,020
Somewhat important59%31%10%3,566
Not too important32%56%12%2,918
Not at all important12%82%6%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important47%45%8%2,020
Somewhat important38%53%9%3,566
Not too important21%71%8%2,918
Not at all important7%87%5%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important27%20%53%2,020
Somewhat important29%17%55%3,566
Not too important27%16%57%2,918
Not at all important19%18%62%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important25%35%34%5%2,020
Somewhat important20%40%35%5%3,566
Not too important17%40%39%4%2,918
Not at all important13%32%49%6%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important46%46%5%3%2,020
Somewhat important51%42%3%4%3,566
Not too important51%43%3%3%2,918
Not at all important46%47%4%4%3,532
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important36%58%3%2%2,020
Somewhat important39%57%4%1%3,566
Not too important36%59%3%1%2,918
Not at all important32%64%3%1%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important65%32%4%2,020
Somewhat important76%21%3%3,566
Not too important83%15%2%2,918
Not at all important85%12%3%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important77%17%4%2%2,020
Somewhat important85%11%3%2%3,566
Not too important89%8%2%2%2,918
Not at all important91%6%2%1%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important69%24%8%2,020
Somewhat important79%16%6%3,566
Not too important85%12%4%2,918
Not at all important88%8%4%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important32%63%2%2%2,020
Somewhat important28%68%2%2%3,566
Not too important25%72%2%1%2,918
Not at all important22%75%2%2%3,532
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by importance of religion

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men 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 important35%33%6%23%3%2,020
Somewhat important56%24%5%14%2%3,566
Not too important76%11%5%7%2%2,918
Not at all important83%6%2%7%1%3,532
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.