Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%16%12%23%1%10,023
200742%13%13%28%3%7,277
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who are ages…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week36%34%20%9%4,841
Once or twice a month38%38%17%8%1,535
Several times a year29%41%20%10%1,283
Seldom/never29%39%19%12%2,064
Don't know24%26%31%19%102
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Generational cohort among Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week23%21%26%24%5%< 1%4,841
Once or twice a month24%23%29%19%5%1%1,535
Several times a year17%22%31%23%6%1%1,283
Seldom/never17%20%32%23%8%1%2,064
Don't know14%15%21%35%12%4%102
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMenWomenSample size
At least once a week58%42%4,935
Once or twice a month56%44%1,552
Several times a year57%43%1,306
Seldom/never55%45%2,117
Don't know48%52%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week67%9%5%13%6%4,822
Once or twice a month69%7%10%11%4%1,525
Several times a year65%5%17%10%4%1,292
Seldom/never67%10%9%10%4%2,070
Don't know57%9%10%18%6%103
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week13%13%73%4,860
Once or twice a month18%13%70%1,533
Several times a year23%13%64%1,285
Seldom/never16%13%72%2,065
Don't know31%14%55%101
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week33%19%26%22%4,394
Once or twice a month27%19%29%25%1,427
Several times a year25%19%29%28%1,164
Seldom/never37%21%25%17%1,817
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who have completed…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week32%34%20%14%4,908
Once or twice a month29%32%22%17%1,549
Several times a year31%26%24%19%1,304
Seldom/never48%28%14%9%2,102
Don't know49%25%14%12%107
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week37%11%12%3%38%4,901
Once or twice a month40%11%11%2%36%1,546
Several times a year45%11%10%3%31%1,296
Seldom/never42%10%11%4%33%2,104
Don't know34%14%14%5%33%106
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week25%75%4,917
Once or twice a month30%70%1,549
Several times a year27%73%1,302
Seldom/never28%72%2,104
Don't know19%81%110
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say they…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieve 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
At least once a week33%21%11%1%28%6%4,935
Once or twice a month28%22%11%< 1%32%6%1,552
Several times a year22%28%13%< 1%31%6%1,306
Seldom/never33%23%10%1%28%4%2,117
Don't know44%16%5%5%19%12%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week20%24%21%33%1%4,935
Once or twice a month15%23%29%32%1%1,552
Several times a year11%26%29%33%< 1%1,306
Seldom/never17%25%23%34%1%2,117
Don't know29%22%14%18%17%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%28%63%1%4,935
Once or twice a month6%30%64%< 1%1,552
Several times a year5%29%65%1%1,306
Seldom/never8%25%66%1%2,117
Don't know15%27%49%10%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who pray…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%12%6%52%1%4,935
Once or twice a month19%12%9%59%1%1,552
Several times a year18%11%8%62%< 1%1,306
Seldom/never21%10%7%61%1%2,117
Don't know41%7%7%37%9%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%5%5%81%1%4,935
Once or twice a month5%7%5%83%< 1%1,552
Several times a year4%4%8%84%< 1%1,306
Seldom/never7%3%4%86%< 1%2,117
Don't know14%5%4%65%12%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who meditate…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%12%5%41%1%4,935
Once or twice a month26%11%6%57%1%1,552
Several times a year18%9%10%63%1%1,306
Seldom/never16%5%2%75%2%2,117
Don't know29%3%1%46%21%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%16%7%19%1%4,935
Once or twice a month33%25%14%25%2%1,552
Several times a year25%16%25%33%1%1,306
Seldom/never28%9%9%52%2%2,117
Don't know50%2%3%16%29%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%23%50%17%3%4,935
Once or twice a month6%19%56%17%2%1,552
Several times a year7%16%59%17%2%1,306
Seldom/never11%9%63%15%2%2,117
Don't know28%7%33%11%21%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week19%79%2%1%4,935
Once or twice a month19%80%1%1%1,552
Several times a year21%77%2%1%1,306
Seldom/never24%75%1%1%2,117
Don't know24%59%3%13%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week15%7%8%69%1%4,935
Once or twice a month9%7%7%77%< 1%1,552
Several times a year6%3%8%83%< 1%1,306
Seldom/never9%6%4%81%< 1%2,117
Don't know30%5%5%43%17%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWord 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
At least once a week9%11%1%71%8%4,935
Once or twice a month9%11%1%73%7%1,552
Several times a year8%10%1%73%8%1,306
Seldom/never14%17%1%60%8%2,117
Don't know18%7%18%37%21%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week36%54%11%4,935
Once or twice a month36%54%10%1,552
Several times a year37%54%9%1,306
Seldom/never50%43%7%2,117
Don't know44%27%29%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who …in hell

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week25%67%8%4,935
Once or twice a month25%66%9%1,552
Several times a year24%68%8%1,306
Seldom/never38%55%7%2,117
Don't know41%29%31%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week21%22%57%4,935
Once or twice a month21%17%62%1,552
Several times a year24%19%57%1,306
Seldom/never27%27%47%2,117
Don't know24%38%38%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week17%34%43%7%4,935
Once or twice a month15%39%40%5%1,552
Several times a year16%38%40%6%1,306
Seldom/never22%35%32%11%2,117
Don't know24%17%29%30%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%46%4%4%4,935
Once or twice a month43%50%3%4%1,552
Several times a year46%48%3%3%1,306
Seldom/never46%48%2%4%2,117
Don't know27%44%16%12%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%62%4%2%4,935
Once or twice a month33%61%4%2%1,552
Several times a year33%63%3%2%1,306
Seldom/never42%52%4%2%2,117
Don't know24%48%19%10%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week75%21%4%4,935
Once or twice a month76%21%2%1,552
Several times a year78%18%3%1,306
Seldom/never66%29%5%2,117
Don't know52%35%13%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week83%12%2%2%4,935
Once or twice a month84%12%2%2%1,552
Several times a year82%12%3%3%1,306
Seldom/never76%17%3%3%2,117
Don't know59%21%6%15%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week79%15%6%4,935
Once or twice a month81%14%5%1,552
Several times a year79%16%5%1,306
Seldom/never68%23%8%2,117
Don't know51%27%22%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStricter 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
At least once a week24%71%3%3%4,935
Once or twice a month22%73%3%2%1,552
Several times a year25%71%3%2%1,306
Seldom/never35%60%2%3%2,117
Don't know31%43%7%19%113
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 Non-Christians by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of Non-Christians who say humans…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%16%6%13%3%4,935
Once or twice a month68%13%5%12%2%1,552
Several times a year65%15%4%14%2%1,306
Seldom/never54%15%3%24%4%2,117
Don't know30%13%9%23%26%113
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.