Generational cohort among adults who believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic12%12%30%33%13%1%4,395
Evangelical Protestant11%13%28%34%13%1%6,843
Historically Black Protestant13%13%31%32%9%1%1,523
Jewish14%17%26%27%14%2%141
Mainline Protestant13%11%26%35%14%1%3,276
Mormon15%20%31%24%9%1%376
Muslim33%24%26%15%3%< 1%172
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%24%29%21%3%< 1%1,670
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,827
Older Millennial56%44%< 1%< 1%2,200
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%4,119
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%85%15%7,225
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%3,173
Greatest< 1%< 1%< 1%100%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial50%50%1,827
Older Millennial47%53%2,200
Generation X49%51%4,119
Baby Boomer48%52%7,225
Silent40%60%3,173
Greatest37%63%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial50%18%6%22%5%1,817
Older Millennial54%16%4%21%5%2,179
Generation X59%15%3%19%4%4,087
Baby Boomer71%14%2%10%3%7,132
Silent80%10%1%6%2%3,139
Greatest85%12%2%1%1%267
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial13%19%68%1,802
Older Millennial20%9%70%2,162
Generation X19%7%74%4,071
Baby Boomer11%5%84%7,149
Silent8%8%84%3,139
Greatest4%16%80%266
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial43%19%23%14%1,532
Older Millennial43%24%25%8%2,032
Generation X33%20%28%19%3,781
Baby Boomer35%20%28%17%6,394
Silent48%25%18%9%2,562
Greatest61%24%13%3%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial50%41%7%1%1,823
Older Millennial36%37%19%8%2,196
Generation X42%32%17%9%4,105
Baby Boomer47%31%14%8%7,206
Silent58%25%10%7%3,164
Greatest65%23%7%5%269
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial8%9%2%< 1%81%1,824
Older Millennial41%13%8%< 1%37%2,193
Generation X59%7%16%2%16%4,114
Baby Boomer61%3%20%7%9%7,205
Silent53%2%12%31%3%3,164
Greatest29%< 1%2%66%2%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial15%85%1,826
Older Millennial56%44%2,192
Generation X60%40%4,103
Baby Boomer14%86%7,209
Silent3%97%3,171
Greatest< 1%100%269
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial68%23%5%< 1%2%1%1,827
Older Millennial72%21%4%< 1%1%1%2,200
Generation X79%17%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,119
Baby Boomer83%14%1%1%< 1%< 1%7,225
Silent86%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%3,173
Greatest83%9%2%5%< 1%< 1%270
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial54%32%9%4%< 1%1,827
Older Millennial61%28%8%3%< 1%2,200
Generation X68%24%6%2%< 1%4,119
Baby Boomer72%22%4%2%< 1%7,225
Silent82%14%2%1%1%3,173
Greatest89%8%2%< 1%< 1%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial40%40%20%< 1%1,827
Older Millennial37%39%23%1%2,200
Generation X44%36%20%< 1%4,119
Baby Boomer48%33%18%1%7,225
Silent65%21%14%1%3,173
Greatest63%18%19%1%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial54%21%7%17%< 1%1,827
Older Millennial60%19%7%13%< 1%2,200
Generation X69%17%5%9%1%4,119
Baby Boomer72%16%5%7%1%7,225
Silent80%12%3%5%1%3,173
Greatest86%9%1%3%1%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial27%15%10%48%< 1%1,827
Older Millennial25%13%11%51%1%2,200
Generation X32%13%9%45%< 1%4,119
Baby Boomer35%10%9%46%1%7,225
Silent42%9%9%38%1%3,173
Greatest38%6%7%47%2%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial29%9%4%57%1%1,827
Older Millennial34%9%4%51%1%2,200
Generation X41%7%3%46%2%4,119
Baby Boomer48%7%4%40%1%7,225
Silent64%7%3%24%3%3,173
Greatest71%6%4%14%5%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial56%21%10%13%1%1,827
Older Millennial59%17%10%13%1%2,200
Generation X64%15%9%10%1%4,119
Baby Boomer69%12%8%10%1%7,225
Silent75%9%5%9%2%3,173
Greatest81%7%5%6%1%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial44%21%12%22%1%1,827
Older Millennial41%18%15%26%1%2,200
Generation X41%16%13%29%1%4,119
Baby Boomer46%15%12%26%2%7,225
Silent47%12%12%27%3%3,173
Greatest50%10%6%29%5%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial35%12%43%8%2%1,827
Older Millennial38%10%43%7%2%2,200
Generation X44%6%41%6%2%4,119
Baby Boomer49%5%39%4%2%7,225
Silent55%5%34%3%3%3,173
Greatest51%5%39%4%1%270
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial25%73%1%1%1,827
Older Millennial33%65%1%1%2,200
Generation X41%57%1%1%4,119
Baby Boomer45%53%2%1%7,225
Silent44%52%2%2%3,173
Greatest40%55%1%4%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial35%16%9%39%< 1%1,827
Older Millennial40%13%9%37%1%2,200
Generation X46%12%10%31%< 1%4,119
Baby Boomer49%10%8%32%1%7,225
Silent57%9%7%25%2%3,173
Greatest60%11%6%21%3%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Younger Millennial30%42%2%22%4%1,827
Older Millennial35%35%2%21%7%2,200
Generation X44%33%3%15%6%4,119
Baby Boomer48%29%3%13%6%7,225
Silent55%27%5%8%5%3,173
Greatest64%20%6%3%6%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial96%3%1%1,827
Older Millennial95%3%2%2,200
Generation X95%2%3%4,119
Baby Boomer95%2%3%7,225
Silent95%2%3%3,173
Greatest93%5%2%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial41%18%41%1,827
Older Millennial39%21%40%2,200
Generation X44%19%37%4,119
Baby Boomer46%14%40%7,225
Silent50%12%38%3,173
Greatest43%9%48%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial33%39%21%7%1,827
Older Millennial35%34%22%9%2,200
Generation X45%32%17%6%4,119
Baby Boomer51%30%15%5%7,225
Silent56%27%12%6%3,173
Greatest52%32%12%5%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial43%54%1%2%1,827
Older Millennial45%49%2%4%2,200
Generation X54%41%3%3%4,119
Baby Boomer58%35%3%3%7,225
Silent63%30%2%5%3,173
Greatest59%29%5%7%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial45%51%3%1%1,827
Older Millennial47%47%4%2%2,200
Generation X51%44%4%1%4,119
Baby Boomer51%43%4%2%7,225
Silent53%39%4%4%3,173
Greatest41%50%3%5%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial43%55%2%1,827
Older Millennial43%54%3%2,200
Generation X44%52%4%4,119
Baby Boomer43%53%4%7,225
Silent35%60%6%3,173
Greatest30%60%10%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial69%26%3%2%1,827
Older Millennial60%32%4%3%2,200
Generation X52%39%5%4%4,119
Baby Boomer46%46%4%3%7,225
Silent33%58%4%5%3,173
Greatest30%62%3%5%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial61%34%4%1,827
Older Millennial55%39%6%2,200
Generation X41%50%9%4,119
Baby Boomer34%58%8%7,225
Silent22%69%9%3,173
Greatest18%69%13%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial38%59%1%2%1,827
Older Millennial38%57%2%2%2,200
Generation X43%53%2%2%4,119
Baby Boomer48%48%2%2%7,225
Silent48%41%4%7%3,173
Greatest40%42%5%13%270
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 believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial29%31%3%35%2%1,827
Older Millennial25%33%3%36%3%2,200
Generation X19%30%3%44%4%4,119
Baby Boomer15%30%3%48%4%7,225
Silent12%23%4%52%10%3,173
Greatest14%13%5%51%16%270
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.