Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who are ages…
Racial and ethnic composition | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
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White | 22% | 38% | 22% | 18% | 564 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Generational cohort among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who are…
Racial and ethnic composition | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
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White | 13% | 17% | 29% | 27% | 12% | 1% | 564 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Gender composition among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who are…
Racial and ethnic composition | Men | Women | Sample size |
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White | 47% | 53% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Immigrant status among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who are…
Racial and ethnic composition | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
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White | 2% | 5% | 93% | 573 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Income distribution among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who have a household income of…
Racial and ethnic composition | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
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White | 22% | 18% | 38% | 22% | 514 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Educational distribution among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who have completed…
Racial and ethnic composition | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
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White | 25% | 39% | 25% | 11% | 574 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Marital status among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who are…
Racial and ethnic composition | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
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White | 69% | 2% | 7% | 5% | 16% | 572 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Parent of children under 18 among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who are…
Racial and ethnic composition | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
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White | 42% | 58% | 573 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say they…
Racial and ethnic composition | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
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White | 87% | 9% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Importance of religion in one's life among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say religion is…
Racial and ethnic composition | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 84% | 12% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Attendance at religious services among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who attend religious services…
Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 78% | 13% | 9% | < 1% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of prayer among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who pray…
Racial and ethnic composition | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 86% | 6% | 2% | 5% | < 1% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who attend prayer group…
Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 71% | 7% | 3% | 19% | < 1% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of meditation among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who meditate…
Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 59% | 11% | 2% | 27% | 2% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 81% | 9% | 4% | 5% | 1% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 46% | 24% | 14% | 16% | < 1% | 575 |
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 Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Racial and ethnic composition | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 67% | 4% | 23% | 4% | 3% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say…
Racial and ethnic composition | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 61% | 38% | 2% | < 1% | 575 |
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 Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who read scripture…
Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 76% | 8% | 3% | 12% | 1% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Interpreting scripture among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say the holy scripture is…
Racial and ethnic composition | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
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White | 29% | 57% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Belief in Heaven among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who …in heaven
Racial and ethnic composition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
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White | 95% | 2% | 3% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Belief in Hell among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who …in hell
Racial and ethnic composition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
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White | 61% | 31% | 8% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who identify as…
Racial and ethnic composition | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
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White | 76% | 9% | 15% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Political ideology among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who are…
Racial and ethnic composition | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 64% | 26% | 7% | 3% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about size of government among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who would rather have…
Racial and ethnic composition | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 81% | 15% | 2% | 2% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about government aid to the poor among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say government aid to the poor…
Racial and ethnic composition | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 67% | 28% | 3% | 2% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about abortion among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say abortion should be…
Racial and ethnic composition | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 25% | 73% | 2% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about homosexuality among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say homosexuality…
Racial and ethnic composition | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 35% | 58% | 4% | 3% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who …same-sex marriage
Racial and ethnic composition | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 24% | 71% | 6% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about environmental regulation among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say…
Racial and ethnic composition | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 54% | 41% | 4% | 2% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about human evolution among Mormons by race/ethnicity
% of Mormons who say humans…
Racial and ethnic composition | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
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White | 9% | 28% | 2% | 54% | 7% | 575 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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