Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%57%5%4%8,591
200725%64%5%5%8,407
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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Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic55%34%6%5%1,157
Evangelical Protestant21%71%5%4%3,921
Historically Black Protestant38%52%6%4%875
Jehovah's Witness16%76%4%4%204
Jewish53%42%3%1%121
Mainline Protestant50%40%6%4%1,221
Mormon26%66%4%3%472
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")48%41%4%6%305
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 adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted20%34%29%16%2,823
Should be discouraged13%32%30%25%4,826
Neither/both equally14%36%30%19%412
Don't know11%38%29%21%313
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted14%11%29%33%11%1%2,823
Should be discouraged8%10%27%35%17%2%4,826
Neither/both equally8%12%30%34%14%2%412
Don't know8%8%34%31%16%2%313
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted36%64%2,867
Should be discouraged47%53%4,959
Neither/both equally42%58%425
Don't know35%65%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted50%20%3%22%5%2,830
Should be discouraged64%18%3%13%3%4,892
Neither/both equally53%20%1%20%6%413
Don't know58%17%2%18%5%317
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted20%9%71%2,835
Should be discouraged15%6%79%4,895
Neither/both equally15%8%77%416
Don't know19%12%69%333
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who have a household income of…

Views about homosexualityLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Should be accepted42%19%24%16%2,521
Should be discouraged38%22%28%13%4,216
Neither/both equally31%26%28%15%351
Don't know41%19%28%13%233
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted44%30%16%11%2,854
Should be discouraged46%31%15%8%4,922
Neither/both equally36%39%16%10%423
Don't know45%33%14%7%335
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted47%7%14%7%25%2,857
Should be discouraged61%2%12%9%15%4,936
Neither/both equally54%6%15%8%17%419
Don't know53%3%14%10%20%331
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted33%67%2,859
Should be discouraged31%69%4,932
Neither/both equally33%67%424
Don't know35%65%332
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say they…

Views about homosexualityBelieve 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
Should be accepted82%15%1%1%1%1%2,867
Should be discouraged93%5%1%1%< 1%< 1%4,959
Neither/both equally91%6%< 1%1%< 1%1%425
Don't know89%7%1%1%1%< 1%340
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted84%12%1%2%1%2,867
Should be discouraged95%4%< 1%1%< 1%4,959
Neither/both equally91%6%< 1%2%1%425
Don't know90%6%3%< 1%2%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who attend religious services…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted78%16%6%< 1%2,867
Should be discouraged88%8%3%< 1%4,959
Neither/both equally85%10%4%< 1%425
Don't know83%10%7%< 1%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted82%13%2%3%< 1%2,867
Should be discouraged92%6%1%1%< 1%4,959
Neither/both equally91%7%< 1%2%1%425
Don't know90%6%< 1%2%1%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted61%8%2%27%1%2,867
Should be discouraged67%5%2%23%3%4,959
Neither/both equally66%7%3%20%4%425
Don't know65%3%2%25%4%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted80%10%4%5%1%2,867
Should be discouraged88%6%3%2%1%4,959
Neither/both equally88%6%2%3%2%425
Don't know89%5%1%3%2%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted55%16%9%18%1%2,867
Should be discouraged55%14%8%20%2%4,959
Neither/both equally57%11%10%20%2%425
Don't know55%12%8%19%6%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%8%34%6%3%2,867
Should be discouraged75%3%17%2%2%4,959
Neither/both equally64%4%24%2%5%425
Don't know67%2%21%2%8%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say…

Views about homosexualityThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted32%66%1%1%2,867
Should be discouraged58%39%1%1%4,959
Neither/both equally40%55%4%2%425
Don't know42%50%3%6%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted72%11%4%12%1%2,867
Should be discouraged88%5%2%4%1%4,959
Neither/both equally82%7%3%6%1%425
Don't know82%6%1%10%1%340
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 who attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…

Views about homosexualityWord 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
Should be accepted44%33%3%13%6%2,867
Should be discouraged67%23%5%3%3%4,959
Neither/both equally49%27%9%6%9%425
Don't know57%23%7%4%9%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted85%10%5%2,867
Should be discouraged87%6%7%4,959
Neither/both equally85%6%9%425
Don't know82%5%13%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted68%25%7%2,867
Should be discouraged83%12%6%4,959
Neither/both equally74%17%10%425
Don't know68%14%18%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted32%18%50%2,867
Should be discouraged55%17%28%4,959
Neither/both equally40%29%32%425
Don't know32%34%33%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted35%35%24%6%2,867
Should be discouraged64%20%10%6%4,959
Neither/both equally47%32%12%10%425
Don't know45%25%8%21%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted41%53%3%3%2,867
Should be discouraged63%32%2%3%4,959
Neither/both equally54%32%9%6%425
Don't know46%38%4%12%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Views about homosexualityDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted39%55%3%2%2,867
Should be discouraged55%39%4%2%4,959
Neither/both equally43%39%18%1%425
Don't know35%41%11%12%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted51%45%4%2,867
Should be discouraged18%79%3%4,959
Neither/both equally28%60%12%425
Don't know21%55%24%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted64%29%7%2,867
Should be discouraged5%92%4%4,959
Neither/both equally15%52%33%425
Don't know13%39%48%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say…

Views about homosexualityStricter 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
Should be accepted36%59%2%3%2,867
Should be discouraged51%43%3%4%4,959
Neither/both equally41%42%12%6%425
Don't know38%42%3%17%340
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say humans…

Views about homosexualityEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted20%33%3%40%4%2,867
Should be discouraged6%18%2%69%6%4,959
Neither/both equally7%24%4%51%13%425
Don't know7%24%5%49%14%340
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.