Party affiliation among adults who do not believe in Hell
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who identify as…
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Survey year
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
26%
19%
54%
12,839
2007
26%
18%
55%
10,938
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.
Party affiliation among adults who do not believe in Hell by religious group
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who identify as…
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Religious tradition
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Buddhist
12%
14%
73%
192
Catholic
32%
20%
48%
2,080
Evangelical Protestant
43%
19%
38%
957
Hindu
14%
20%
66%
118
Historically Black Protestant
9%
13%
78%
225
Jehovah's Witness
6%
77%
16%
215
Jewish
20%
7%
73%
637
Mainline Protestant
36%
14%
50%
2,056
Mormon
64%
12%
24%
227
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
21%
19%
60%
5,272
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.
Age distribution among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are ages…
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Party affiliation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
21%
33%
26%
21%
3,347
No lean
28%
35%
23%
14%
2,012
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
33%
24%
17%
7,242
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…
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Party affiliation
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
13%
14%
26%
32%
13%
2%
3,347
No lean
17%
19%
28%
28%
8%
1%
2,012
Democrat/lean Dem.
16%
17%
27%
29%
10%
1%
7,242
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…
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Party affiliation
Men
Women
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
58%
42%
3,396
No lean
51%
49%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
48%
52%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who identify as…
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Party affiliation
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
82%
2%
3%
9%
3%
3,349
No lean
59%
7%
6%
23%
5%
2,041
Democrat/lean Dem.
69%
9%
5%
13%
3%
7,262
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
11%
12%
77%
3,373
No lean
24%
10%
66%
2,054
Democrat/lean Dem.
15%
13%
72%
7,282
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
22%
21%
29%
28%
3,007
No lean
44%
19%
23%
14%
1,684
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
19%
29%
26%
6,732
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
37%
31%
19%
13%
3,385
No lean
47%
31%
14%
8%
2,075
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
29%
25%
20%
7,318
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
53%
7%
12%
6%
23%
3,381
No lean
43%
11%
14%
5%
27%
2,084
Democrat/lean Dem.
44%
10%
12%
5%
29%
7,319
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…
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Party affiliation
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
26%
74%
3,384
No lean
29%
71%
2,099
Democrat/lean Dem.
24%
76%
7,321
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 God among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say they…
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
45%
26%
8%
1%
17%
3%
3,396
No lean
46%
21%
6%
1%
22%
4%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
30%
24%
11%
< 1%
31%
4%
7,338
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
33%
28%
20%
19%
1%
3,396
No lean
35%
24%
16%
24%
1%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
23%
25%
21%
30%
1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who attend religious services…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
22%
34%
44%
< 1%
3,396
No lean
25%
27%
47%
1%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
14%
33%
52%
< 1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who pray…
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Party affiliation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
37%
16%
7%
39%
< 1%
3,396
No lean
40%
11%
6%
42%
1%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
29%
13%
7%
50%
1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who attend prayer group…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
13%
6%
6%
74%
< 1%
3,396
No lean
19%
5%
6%
69%
1%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
9%
5%
6%
80%
< 1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who meditate…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
33%
9%
4%
53%
1%
3,396
No lean
40%
8%
4%
45%
2%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
34%
11%
6%
49%
1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
48%
15%
10%
26%
1%
3,396
No lean
52%
13%
9%
24%
2%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
46%
17%
12%
24%
1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
44%
15%
14%
26%
1%
3,396
No lean
50%
13%
11%
25%
2%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
50%
17%
14%
18%
1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
19%
13%
56%
10%
1%
3,396
No lean
20%
13%
51%
12%
4%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
9%
20%
50%
18%
2%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say…
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
34%
64%
1%
1%
3,396
No lean
26%
71%
1%
2%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
16%
82%
1%
1%
7,338
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who read scripture…
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Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
21%
8%
7%
64%
1%
3,396
No lean
24%
7%
7%
61%
1%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
13%
8%
8%
71%
< 1%
7,338
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Interpreting scripture among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
13%
25%
1%
54%
6%
3,396
No lean
16%
19%
2%
54%
9%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
7%
14%
< 1%
72%
6%
7,338
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Belief in Heaven among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who …in heaven
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Party affiliation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
48%
47%
5%
3,396
No lean
40%
54%
7%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
33%
62%
5%
7,338
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Political ideology among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…
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Party affiliation
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
48%
39%
11%
2%
3,396
No lean
18%
36%
23%
23%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
9%
33%
55%
2%
7,338
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Views about size of government among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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Republican/lean Rep.
79%
18%
1%
1%
3,396
No lean
51%
38%
5%
6%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
31%
61%
4%
4%
7,338
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
68%
28%
3%
1%
3,396
No lean
39%
51%
6%
4%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
19%
77%
3%
1%
7,338
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Views about abortion among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Republican/lean Rep.
60%
36%
4%
3,396
No lean
58%
34%
7%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
83%
15%
2%
7,338
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Views about homosexuality among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Republican/lean Rep.
70%
23%
4%
3%
3,396
No lean
70%
20%
5%
5%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
89%
8%
1%
1%
7,338
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
60%
33%
8%
3,396
No lean
64%
25%
12%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
86%
11%
3%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say…
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Party affiliation
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
Republican/lean Rep.
52%
43%
2%
2%
3,396
No lean
29%
60%
4%
7%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
15%
83%
1%
1%
7,338
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 do not believe in Hell by political party
% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say humans…
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
46%
23%
4%
25%
3%
3,396
No lean
44%
19%
6%
26%
5%
2,105
Democrat/lean Dem.
66%
15%
4%
13%
2%
7,338
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.