Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
14%
19%
33%
34%
472
$30,000-$49,999
16%
27%
31%
27%
340
$50,000-$99,999
12%
34%
33%
20%
492
$100,000 or more
9%
40%
36%
15%
298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
6%
11%
16%
39%
25%
3%
472
$30,000-$49,999
7%
12%
23%
38%
19%
1%
340
$50,000-$99,999
8%
8%
30%
41%
12%
1%
492
$100,000 or more
5%
8%
36%
40%
11%
< 1%
298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
41%
59%
474
$30,000-$49,999
52%
48%
343
$50,000-$99,999
55%
45%
497
$100,000 or more
60%
40%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
78%
11%
1%
5%
7%
473
$30,000-$49,999
86%
5%
< 1%
2%
7%
343
$50,000-$99,999
90%
3%
< 1%
3%
3%
494
$100,000 or more
87%
6%
1%
4%
3%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
1%
3%
95%
468
$30,000-$49,999
2%
2%
96%
341
$50,000-$99,999
3%
1%
95%
497
$100,000 or more
2%
2%
96%
298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
65%
29%
5%
2%
473
$30,000-$49,999
47%
40%
10%
3%
342
$50,000-$99,999
34%
42%
17%
7%
496
$100,000 or more
22%
32%
30%
16%
298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
34%
4%
23%
20%
19%
474
$30,000-$49,999
59%
4%
15%
8%
14%
343
$50,000-$99,999
75%
2%
9%
4%
11%
497
$100,000 or more
88%
3%
4%
1%
5%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
20%
80%
473
$30,000-$49,999
26%
74%
342
$50,000-$99,999
31%
69%
497
$100,000 or more
38%
62%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
Less than $30,000
85%
11%
2%
2%
< 1%
1%
474
$30,000-$49,999
89%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
90%
8%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
1%
497
$100,000 or more
95%
4%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
76%
21%
2%
< 1%
1%
474
$30,000-$49,999
79%
19%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
83%
15%
1%
1%
< 1%
497
$100,000 or more
82%
17%
1%
1%
< 1%
299
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
47%
34%
18%
1%
474
$30,000-$49,999
54%
35%
11%
< 1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
61%
28%
11%
< 1%
497
$100,000 or more
62%
29%
9%
< 1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
79%
13%
3%
3%
1%
474
$30,000-$49,999
77%
14%
3%
5%
< 1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
80%
12%
3%
5%
< 1%
497
$100,000 or more
86%
9%
1%
4%
< 1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend prayer group…
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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
Less than $30,000
37%
14%
9%
40%
1%
474
$30,000-$49,999
41%
12%
12%
35%
< 1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
50%
11%
11%
28%
< 1%
497
$100,000 or more
47%
14%
12%
27%
< 1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who meditate…
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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
Less than $30,000
52%
6%
2%
37%
3%
474
$30,000-$49,999
46%
6%
2%
46%
1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
46%
6%
2%
43%
2%
497
$100,000 or more
39%
5%
3%
52%
< 1%
299
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
Less than $30,000
75%
11%
6%
8%
< 1%
474
$30,000-$49,999
74%
12%
4%
8%
2%
343
$50,000-$99,999
79%
9%
5%
7%
1%
497
$100,000 or more
75%
14%
5%
5%
1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
Less than $30,000
44%
15%
11%
27%
2%
474
$30,000-$49,999
43%
14%
11%
31%
1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
43%
16%
14%
26%
< 1%
497
$100,000 or more
39%
17%
15%
28%
2%
299
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
Less than $30,000
50%
5%
41%
1%
2%
474
$30,000-$49,999
59%
6%
30%
3%
2%
343
$50,000-$99,999
66%
3%
27%
3%
1%
497
$100,000 or more
63%
3%
30%
3%
1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
Less than $30,000
41%
56%
2%
2%
474
$30,000-$49,999
48%
51%
1%
< 1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
57%
39%
3%
1%
497
$100,000 or more
58%
39%
2%
1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who read scripture…
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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
Less than $30,000
61%
12%
7%
19%
1%
474
$30,000-$49,999
62%
12%
7%
19%
< 1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
63%
12%
9%
17%
< 1%
497
$100,000 or more
63%
12%
5%
20%
< 1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
Less than $30,000
59%
24%
5%
8%
4%
474
$30,000-$49,999
59%
28%
3%
8%
3%
343
$50,000-$99,999
60%
25%
3%
9%
4%
497
$100,000 or more
56%
29%
3%
9%
2%
299
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
89%
4%
7%
474
$30,000-$49,999
91%
4%
5%
343
$50,000-$99,999
88%
6%
6%
497
$100,000 or more
84%
5%
11%
299
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Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Less than $30,000
84%
8%
8%
474
$30,000-$49,999
91%
6%
3%
343
$50,000-$99,999
85%
9%
5%
497
$100,000 or more
85%
8%
7%
299
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Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
45%
15%
41%
474
$30,000-$49,999
67%
8%
25%
343
$50,000-$99,999
77%
6%
17%
497
$100,000 or more
76%
6%
18%
299
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Political ideology among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
51%
26%
17%
7%
474
$30,000-$49,999
64%
21%
12%
3%
343
$50,000-$99,999
71%
22%
4%
3%
497
$100,000 or more
73%
20%
6%
2%
299
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Views about size of government among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
52%
41%
3%
4%
474
$30,000-$49,999
71%
24%
2%
2%
343
$50,000-$99,999
82%
16%
1%
2%
497
$100,000 or more
80%
18%
1%
1%
299
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
Less than $30,000
43%
52%
3%
2%
474
$30,000-$49,999
61%
34%
3%
2%
343
$50,000-$99,999
74%
23%
2%
1%
497
$100,000 or more
77%
21%
1%
1%
299
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Views about abortion among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
35%
61%
5%
474
$30,000-$49,999
35%
62%
3%
343
$50,000-$99,999
28%
68%
4%
497
$100,000 or more
26%
71%
2%
299
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
39%
53%
4%
3%
474
$30,000-$49,999
31%
63%
5%
1%
343
$50,000-$99,999
24%
70%
4%
2%
497
$100,000 or more
31%
64%
3%
2%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage
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Income distribution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
26%
63%
10%
474
$30,000-$49,999
23%
71%
6%
343
$50,000-$99,999
19%
78%
3%
497
$100,000 or more
22%
74%
4%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…
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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
Less than $30,000
45%
46%
5%
5%
474
$30,000-$49,999
44%
51%
2%
3%
343
$50,000-$99,999
57%
41%
2%
< 1%
497
$100,000 or more
59%
38%
1%
1%
299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
Less than $30,000
17%
24%
4%
49%
6%
474
$30,000-$49,999
12%
24%
2%
58%
4%
343
$50,000-$99,999
10%
21%
1%
64%
3%
497
$100,000 or more
9%
28%
1%
59%
3%
299
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.