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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in New Jersey by religious group
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
42%
14%
15%
29%
< 1%
327
Mainline Protestant
37%
16%
19%
25%
3%
124
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
47%
14%
16%
22%
< 1%
148
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
35%
32%
18%
372
Once or twice a month
28%
38%
21%
12%
134
Several times a year
19%
35%
24%
21%
123
Seldom/never
20%
33%
27%
20%
214
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
12%
29%
36%
11%
2%
372
Once or twice a month
17%
16%
33%
26%
7%
< 1%
134
Several times a year
11%
17%
26%
31%
13%
1%
123
Seldom/never
14%
13%
27%
31%
11%
4%
214
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
46%
387
Once or twice a month
42%
58%
135
Several times a year
51%
49%
128
Seldom/never
42%
58%
223
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
12%
2%
22%
6%
377
Once or twice a month
58%
13%
10%
15%
4%
132
Several times a year
66%
4%
16%
12%
1%
128
Seldom/never
66%
14%
6%
11%
3%
218
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Immigrant status among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
16%
62%
378
Once or twice a month
24%
12%
64%
131
Several times a year
30%
14%
56%
127
Seldom/never
20%
19%
60%
218
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
16%
26%
31%
334
Once or twice a month
32%
17%
20%
31%
119
Several times a year
24%
14%
32%
30%
111
Seldom/never
25%
17%
28%
29%
181
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
30%
17%
16%
384
Once or twice a month
33%
20%
21%
27%
135
Several times a year
41%
22%
19%
17%
127
Seldom/never
42%
28%
17%
13%
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.
Marital status among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
6%
16%
7%
20%
386
Once or twice a month
42%
12%
10%
3%
33%
135
Several times a year
54%
4%
9%
7%
27%
124
Seldom/never
47%
10%
10%
6%
27%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
67%
383
Once or twice a month
30%
70%
135
Several times a year
27%
73%
125
Seldom/never
26%
74%
223
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 God among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
21%
5%
< 1%
5%
2%
387
Once or twice a month
56%
26%
6%
< 1%
11%
2%
135
Several times a year
39%
37%
7%
< 1%
15%
2%
128
Seldom/never
63%
21%
6%
< 1%
8%
2%
223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
21%
8%
11%
2%
387
Once or twice a month
42%
38%
12%
8%
< 1%
135
Several times a year
37%
33%
20%
10%
< 1%
128
Seldom/never
48%
33%
12%
7%
< 1%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
33%
26%
< 1%
387
Once or twice a month
38%
37%
24%
1%
135
Several times a year
23%
44%
33%
< 1%
128
Seldom/never
30%
43%
26%
< 1%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
13%
3%
18%
1%
387
Once or twice a month
49%
21%
7%
22%
< 1%
135
Several times a year
40%
21%
10%
28%
2%
128
Seldom/never
46%
18%
9%
27%
< 1%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
10%
8%
55%
1%
387
Once or twice a month
17%
17%
5%
59%
2%
135
Several times a year
10%
7%
17%
66%
< 1%
128
Seldom/never
15%
3%
9%
72%
< 1%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
10%
4%
34%
1%
387
Once or twice a month
34%
12%
5%
48%
1%
135
Several times a year
25%
9%
6%
59%
< 1%
128
Seldom/never
22%
5%
4%
67%
2%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
13%
3%
12%
< 1%
387
Once or twice a month
53%
23%
7%
11%
5%
135
Several times a year
41%
15%
20%
21%
2%
128
Seldom/never
47%
13%
13%
26%
< 1%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
14%
39%
13%
2%
387
Once or twice a month
21%
15%
52%
10%
1%
135
Several times a year
20%
9%
61%
8%
2%
128
Seldom/never
26%
5%
59%
8%
3%
223
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
69%
2%
1%
387
Once or twice a month
31%
69%
1%
< 1%
135
Several times a year
26%
72%
1%
1%
128
Seldom/never
27%
72%
1%
1%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
9%
10%
41%
1%
387
Once or twice a month
31%
12%
4%
53%
< 1%
135
Several times a year
9%
13%
17%
61%
< 1%
128
Seldom/never
20%
7%
2%
70%
1%
223
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
26%
4%
37%
7%
387
Once or twice a month
27%
29%
< 1%
38%
6%
135
Several times a year
16%
23%
1%
52%
8%
128
Seldom/never
22%
33%
5%
33%
7%
223
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Belief in Heaven among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
21%
6%
387
Once or twice a month
73%
19%
8%
135
Several times a year
64%
28%
8%
128
Seldom/never
75%
17%
8%
223
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Belief in Hell among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
37%
9%
387
Once or twice a month
53%
38%
9%
135
Several times a year
45%
47%
8%
128
Seldom/never
54%
35%
12%
223
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Party affiliation among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
19%
51%
387
Once or twice a month
27%
13%
60%
135
Several times a year
27%
19%
54%
128
Seldom/never
35%
19%
46%
223
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Political ideology among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
34%
31%
5%
387
Once or twice a month
28%
42%
29%
1%
135
Several times a year
22%
39%
30%
9%
128
Seldom/never
30%
38%
21%
11%
223
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Views about size of government among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
49%
3%
5%
387
Once or twice a month
40%
57%
1%
2%
135
Several times a year
54%
40%
5%
2%
128
Seldom/never
44%
50%
4%
2%
223
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
61%
3%
3%
387
Once or twice a month
47%
51%
1%
< 1%
135
Several times a year
37%
54%
5%
3%
128
Seldom/never
45%
49%
4%
2%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
40%
4%
387
Once or twice a month
66%
31%
3%
135
Several times a year
67%
28%
4%
128
Seldom/never
63%
32%
5%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
23%
4%
3%
387
Once or twice a month
81%
16%
3%
1%
135
Several times a year
75%
20%
1%
4%
128
Seldom/never
67%
23%
3%
7%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in New Jersey who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
33%
8%
387
Once or twice a month
61%
37%
2%
135
Several times a year
62%
31%
8%
128
Seldom/never
61%
28%
11%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
68%
2%
4%
387
Once or twice a month
35%
62%
< 1%
4%
135
Several times a year
31%
64%
2%
3%
128
Seldom/never
37%
58%
2%
3%
223
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 in New Jersey by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
27%
6%
28%
6%
387
Once or twice a month
38%
20%
1%
38%
3%
135
Several times a year
46%
19%
4%
26%
5%
128
Seldom/never
42%
24%
4%
27%
4%
223
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.