Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201445%27%13%14%1%21,955
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by religious group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Buddhist32%38%18%10%3%212
Catholic54%35%8%3%< 1%4,619
Evangelical Protestant71%24%3%1%1%3,811
Hindu21%59%16%5%< 1%158
Historically Black Protestant84%13%1%1%< 1%1,290
Jewish31%37%22%9%< 1%633
Mainline Protestant49%36%11%2%1%3,901
Mormon71%20%7%2%< 1%267
Muslim65%22%8%3%2%178
Orthodox Christian50%31%15%4%< 1%113
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")11%21%26%41%1%5,875
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important19%33%28%20%9,591
Somewhat important28%34%24%14%5,780
Not too important36%35%19%11%2,888
Not at all important35%35%18%12%3,140
Don't know17%30%28%26%151
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important12%13%27%33%14%2%9,591
Somewhat important18%17%27%28%8%1%5,780
Not too important24%20%27%22%7%1%2,888
Not at all important23%20%27%22%7%1%3,140
Don't know7%15%25%35%17%1%151
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important39%61%9,820
Somewhat important49%51%5,867
Not too important54%46%2,922
Not at all important62%38%3,184
Don't know52%48%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important54%20%3%19%4%9,700
Somewhat important67%8%5%16%4%5,809
Not too important74%5%7%10%4%2,892
Not at all important77%4%5%10%3%3,137
Don't know64%9%4%20%5%151
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important19%9%72%9,667
Somewhat important15%12%73%5,786
Not too important12%14%74%2,888
Not at all important12%14%75%3,143
Don't know15%16%69%154
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important44%21%22%13%8,376
Somewhat important34%21%26%19%5,192
Not too important27%20%28%25%2,629
Not at all important26%19%28%26%2,903
Don't know44%17%25%14%113
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Educational distribution among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important49%30%13%9%9,765
Somewhat important41%31%17%11%5,836
Not too important31%33%22%15%2,914
Not at all important31%31%22%16%3,172
Don't know39%34%17%11%156
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important46%6%15%9%23%9,772
Somewhat important43%11%12%5%29%5,846
Not too important41%9%10%3%37%2,908
Not at all important37%12%12%3%36%3,175
Don't know39%7%18%9%26%151
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important31%69%9,780
Somewhat important29%71%5,851
Not too important24%76%2,915
Not at all important23%77%3,175
Don't know13%87%160
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important84%12%1%1%1%< 1%9,820
Somewhat important49%38%7%1%3%2%5,867
Not too important18%34%20%1%21%7%2,922
Not at all important12%13%10%< 1%57%7%3,184
Don't know52%19%4%7%8%10%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important54%32%13%1%9,820
Somewhat important13%54%32%< 1%5,867
Not too important2%35%63%< 1%2,922
Not at all important1%10%89%< 1%3,184
Don't know19%22%46%13%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important78%15%3%4%1%9,820
Somewhat important36%28%13%23%1%5,867
Not too important13%12%10%65%< 1%2,922
Not at all important7%4%4%85%< 1%3,184
Don't know47%12%6%21%14%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important36%13%11%39%1%9,820
Somewhat important7%8%9%76%< 1%5,867
Not too important1%2%3%94%< 1%2,922
Not at all important2%< 1%1%96%< 1%3,184
Don't know14%9%7%56%14%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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%8%3%35%2%9,820
Somewhat important28%11%6%55%1%5,867
Not too important21%11%6%61%1%2,922
Not at all important24%8%5%62%1%3,184
Don't know49%7%1%27%15%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important73%13%6%7%1%9,820
Somewhat important40%22%16%21%1%5,867
Not too important32%18%16%33%1%2,922
Not at all important36%14%9%39%2%3,184
Don't know61%9%5%13%12%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important48%15%11%24%2%9,820
Somewhat important39%17%16%27%1%5,867
Not too important41%18%16%24%1%2,922
Not at all important48%15%13%23%1%3,184
Don't know49%14%5%17%16%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important45%8%39%6%3%9,820
Somewhat important11%14%62%11%2%5,867
Not too important3%18%62%15%1%2,922
Not at all important2%19%55%23%2%3,184
Don't know15%13%48%5%20%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important51%14%9%25%1%9,820
Somewhat important12%11%13%63%< 1%5,867
Not too important4%4%6%86%< 1%2,922
Not at all important4%2%3%91%< 1%3,184
Don't know22%8%10%46%14%162
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important44%32%4%13%7%9,820
Somewhat important14%33%1%43%9%5,867
Not too important4%12%< 1%76%8%2,922
Not at all important2%4%< 1%90%4%3,184
Don't know14%15%3%42%26%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important88%7%5%9,820
Somewhat important74%18%8%5,867
Not too important41%48%11%2,922
Not at all important16%77%7%3,184
Don't know43%22%35%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important71%21%8%9,820
Somewhat important53%39%9%5,867
Not too important28%63%9%2,922
Not at all important11%83%6%3,184
Don't know29%40%31%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important32%19%49%9,820
Somewhat important31%19%49%5,867
Not too important27%17%56%2,922
Not at all important18%19%62%3,184
Don't know19%35%46%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important37%34%22%7%9,820
Somewhat important24%41%29%6%5,867
Not too important16%40%38%5%2,922
Not at all important12%31%50%7%3,184
Don't know22%29%32%16%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important42%51%3%4%9,820
Somewhat important47%46%3%4%5,867
Not too important48%45%3%4%2,922
Not at all important45%48%3%4%3,184
Don't know34%38%10%18%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important39%55%4%3%9,820
Somewhat important41%54%3%1%5,867
Not too important36%59%4%2%2,922
Not at all important30%65%3%1%3,184
Don't know23%51%11%15%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important45%50%5%9,820
Somewhat important68%29%4%5,867
Not too important81%17%3%2,922
Not at all important84%14%3%3,184
Don't know56%24%19%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important56%36%5%4%9,820
Somewhat important78%16%3%2%5,867
Not too important86%10%2%2%2,922
Not at all important89%7%2%1%3,184
Don't know62%15%9%13%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important45%46%9%9,820
Somewhat important70%23%7%5,867
Not too important83%13%4%2,922
Not at all important86%9%4%3,184
Don't know56%20%25%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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%57%2%4%9,820
Somewhat important33%63%2%2%5,867
Not too important27%70%2%2%2,922
Not at all important21%75%2%2%3,184
Don't know27%53%9%10%162
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 that right or wrong depends on the situation by importance of religion

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 important18%32%4%41%5%9,820
Somewhat important41%29%5%22%3%5,867
Not too important69%13%5%10%2%2,922
Not at all important79%8%3%9%2%3,184
Don't know33%16%16%20%16%162
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.