Frequency of meditation among 50-64 year olds

% of 50-64 year olds who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%8%4%43%1%10,296
200746%7%5%40%2%10,484
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation among 50-64 year olds by religious group

% of 50-64 year olds who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic42%9%5%44%1%2,277
Evangelical Protestant51%6%3%39%2%2,758
Historically Black Protestant63%7%2%26%2%622
Jewish30%8%7%53%1%236
Mainline Protestant39%9%4%47%1%1,819
Mormon62%8%3%26%1%168
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%8%5%56%1%1,838
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%4,648
Once or twice a month< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%780
Several times a year< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%425
Seldom/never< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%4,306
Don't know< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week45%55%4,648
Once or twice a month47%53%780
Several times a year58%42%425
Seldom/never51%49%4,306
Don't know64%36%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week64%16%2%15%4%4,552
Once or twice a month70%10%5%12%4%772
Several times a year73%7%3%12%4%420
Seldom/never81%7%2%7%3%4,261
Don't know59%14%6%19%2%130
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week15%6%79%4,604
Once or twice a month17%5%78%774
Several times a year17%5%78%422
Seldom/never8%7%85%4,273
Don't know24%4%72%129
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week35%18%28%19%4,152
Once or twice a month30%17%26%27%715
Several times a year31%16%26%27%389
Seldom/never28%19%29%24%3,845
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week40%31%17%12%4,630
Once or twice a month36%31%19%14%778
Several times a year38%30%19%13%424
Seldom/never45%29%16%10%4,294
Don't know51%28%13%8%135
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week58%4%22%6%10%4,627
Once or twice a month61%5%20%5%9%779
Several times a year59%7%22%5%7%424
Seldom/never62%5%18%5%10%4,292
Don't know63%3%15%6%13%132
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week16%84%4,638
Once or twice a month14%86%780
Several times a year18%82%425
Seldom/never15%85%4,298
Don't know13%87%135
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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 week79%14%3%1%3%1%4,648
Once or twice a month63%24%5%< 1%5%3%780
Several times a year61%25%6%1%6%2%425
Seldom/never61%22%5%1%9%2%4,306
Don't know73%15%1%3%2%7%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week73%16%5%5%1%4,648
Once or twice a month52%30%10%7%1%780
Several times a year46%32%11%10%1%425
Seldom/never46%31%12%11%< 1%4,306
Don't know70%15%3%6%6%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%29%20%< 1%4,648
Once or twice a month32%42%25%< 1%780
Several times a year27%44%29%< 1%425
Seldom/never26%36%38%< 1%4,306
Don't know47%26%17%10%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week78%12%2%7%1%4,648
Once or twice a month50%23%9%17%< 1%780
Several times a year43%25%11%20%1%425
Seldom/never46%18%7%27%1%4,306
Don't know70%9%6%5%10%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%10%8%41%< 1%4,648
Once or twice a month20%14%10%56%< 1%780
Several times a year12%7%17%65%< 1%425
Seldom/never16%5%6%72%< 1%4,306
Don't know29%12%8%42%9%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week81%9%4%6%1%4,648
Once or twice a month58%23%10%9%1%780
Several times a year44%20%23%13%< 1%425
Seldom/never47%15%13%25%1%4,306
Don't know57%6%7%10%20%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%13%8%16%2%4,648
Once or twice a month46%23%13%17%1%780
Several times a year37%20%26%17%1%425
Seldom/never33%15%16%34%1%4,306
Don't know40%13%10%18%19%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%9%36%6%3%4,648
Once or twice a month34%10%45%9%2%780
Several times a year33%12%45%9%2%425
Seldom/never30%8%52%8%2%4,306
Don't know45%9%29%7%10%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%56%2%1%4,648
Once or twice a month33%66%1%< 1%780
Several times a year38%60%1%1%425
Seldom/never36%61%2%1%4,306
Don't know37%54%2%7%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%9%6%27%< 1%4,648
Once or twice a month27%19%12%42%< 1%780
Several times a year19%10%24%47%< 1%425
Seldom/never23%8%8%61%< 1%4,306
Don't know43%9%6%27%15%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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 week42%25%4%22%7%4,648
Once or twice a month30%26%1%36%8%780
Several times a year28%28%2%35%7%425
Seldom/never30%27%3%34%7%4,306
Don't know41%16%7%17%19%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%16%7%4,648
Once or twice a month74%19%7%780
Several times a year71%23%7%425
Seldom/never72%20%8%4,306
Don't know64%15%21%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week63%29%8%4,648
Once or twice a month56%36%7%780
Several times a year58%32%10%425
Seldom/never57%34%9%4,306
Don't know48%30%22%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week39%16%45%4,648
Once or twice a month37%14%49%780
Several times a year34%15%51%425
Seldom/never42%15%43%4,306
Don't know39%31%30%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%29%22%5%4,648
Once or twice a month35%37%25%3%780
Several times a year33%37%26%4%425
Seldom/never40%33%21%5%4,306
Don't know37%21%20%23%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%41%4%3%4,648
Once or twice a month51%44%3%3%780
Several times a year54%39%4%4%425
Seldom/never58%35%3%4%4,306
Don't know55%30%5%10%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%50%4%2%4,648
Once or twice a month42%53%3%1%780
Several times a year47%48%4%1%425
Seldom/never48%47%3%2%4,306
Don't know54%31%5%10%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%48%5%4,648
Once or twice a month60%37%3%780
Several times a year59%39%3%425
Seldom/never59%37%4%4,306
Don't know37%49%13%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%40%5%4%4,648
Once or twice a month64%29%4%3%780
Several times a year61%33%4%2%425
Seldom/never62%31%4%3%4,306
Don't know34%42%7%17%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%50%8%4,648
Once or twice a month55%37%7%780
Several times a year48%47%6%425
Seldom/never52%40%8%4,306
Don't know28%51%21%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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 week41%54%3%3%4,648
Once or twice a month34%61%3%2%780
Several times a year40%55%2%2%425
Seldom/never44%52%2%2%4,306
Don't know45%32%2%21%137
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of meditation

% of 50-64 year olds who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week21%28%4%43%4%4,648
Once or twice a month31%29%6%32%2%780
Several times a year33%27%5%32%4%425
Seldom/never32%26%4%34%4%4,306
Don't know15%14%13%38%19%137
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.