Age distribution among agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
53%
29%
10%
9%
245
$30,000-$49,999
48%
35%
10%
7%
223
$50,000-$99,999
32%
37%
20%
10%
454
$100,000 or more
30%
41%
21%
8%
433
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
34%
33%
14%
12%
6%
< 1%
245
$30,000-$49,999
26%
36%
21%
13%
5%
< 1%
223
$50,000-$99,999
20%
21%
29%
24%
7%
< 1%
454
$100,000 or more
23%
16%
33%
24%
4%
1%
433
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
54%
46%
246
$30,000-$49,999
70%
30%
224
$50,000-$99,999
64%
36%
457
$100,000 or more
59%
41%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
77%
5%
3%
10%
4%
243
$30,000-$49,999
76%
3%
6%
11%
5%
222
$50,000-$99,999
81%
4%
2%
9%
3%
450
$100,000 or more
80%
1%
8%
5%
5%
436
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
5%
14%
81%
243
$30,000-$49,999
6%
13%
82%
223
$50,000-$99,999
7%
16%
77%
454
$100,000 or more
10%
18%
72%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
32%
49%
12%
7%
246
$30,000-$49,999
34%
35%
20%
11%
224
$50,000-$99,999
18%
33%
32%
17%
457
$100,000 or more
12%
29%
33%
26%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
11%
14%
20%
4%
52%
246
$30,000-$49,999
22%
14%
9%
2%
53%
224
$50,000-$99,999
42%
12%
12%
2%
33%
456
$100,000 or more
52%
7%
6%
2%
34%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
21%
79%
246
$30,000-$49,999
11%
89%
224
$50,000-$99,999
26%
74%
455
$100,000 or more
26%
74%
439
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.
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
8%
18%
33%
40%
1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
4%
19%
31%
45%
1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
2%
11%
32%
55%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
2%
11%
33%
54%
< 1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
3%
17%
78%
1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
1%
18%
80%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
2%
16%
82%
< 1%
457
$100,000 or more
1%
22%
77%
< 1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
13%
9%
6%
72%
< 1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
11%
4%
9%
76%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
5%
3%
6%
86%
< 1%
457
$100,000 or more
7%
4%
6%
83%
1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
3%
2%
3%
92%
< 1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
1%
2%
2%
94%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
1%
1%
3%
95%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
1%
1%
1%
97%
< 1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
29%
22%
5%
43%
1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
27%
7%
8%
57%
1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
21%
12%
6%
61%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
24%
11%
8%
56%
1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
39%
16%
13%
30%
2%
246
$30,000-$49,999
38%
23%
9%
31%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
34%
17%
14%
32%
3%
457
$100,000 or more
38%
22%
11%
29%
< 1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
60%
22%
11%
7%
< 1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
59%
16%
10%
15%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
51%
17%
17%
14%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
52%
20%
16%
10%
2%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
2%
27%
56%
14%
1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
1%
23%
55%
18%
2%
224
$50,000-$99,999
< 1%
24%
57%
18%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
1%
24%
48%
26%
1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
13%
87%
< 1%
< 1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
15%
84%
1%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
18%
81%
2%
< 1%
457
$100,000 or more
15%
85%
1%
< 1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
5%
5%
9%
81%
< 1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
3%
3%
9%
85%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
1%
4%
3%
92%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
4%
4%
5%
86%
< 1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
2%
5%
< 1%
85%
8%
246
$30,000-$49,999
1%
< 1%
< 1%
94%
5%
224
$50,000-$99,999
< 1%
1%
< 1%
93%
6%
457
$100,000 or more
1%
2%
< 1%
94%
3%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
19%
67%
14%
246
$30,000-$49,999
18%
69%
14%
224
$50,000-$99,999
13%
77%
10%
457
$100,000 or more
9%
80%
11%
439
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
15%
76%
9%
246
$30,000-$49,999
11%
80%
10%
224
$50,000-$99,999
9%
84%
7%
457
$100,000 or more
5%
85%
10%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
12%
22%
67%
246
$30,000-$49,999
24%
13%
63%
224
$50,000-$99,999
22%
12%
66%
457
$100,000 or more
27%
7%
65%
439
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Political ideology among agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
10%
37%
47%
5%
246
$30,000-$49,999
12%
40%
47%
1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
10%
42%
46%
2%
457
$100,000 or more
12%
38%
48%
2%
439
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Views about size of government among agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
51%
40%
3%
6%
246
$30,000-$49,999
50%
44%
2%
3%
224
$50,000-$99,999
49%
42%
5%
5%
457
$100,000 or more
49%
45%
3%
3%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
22%
72%
3%
3%
246
$30,000-$49,999
30%
62%
5%
3%
224
$50,000-$99,999
34%
60%
5%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
27%
70%
2%
1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
79%
18%
3%
246
$30,000-$49,999
87%
10%
3%
224
$50,000-$99,999
91%
7%
2%
457
$100,000 or more
89%
9%
2%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
94%
5%
1%
< 1%
246
$30,000-$49,999
91%
4%
3%
2%
224
$50,000-$99,999
95%
4%
< 1%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
95%
4%
1%
< 1%
439
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Views about same-sex marriage among agnostics by household income
% of agnostics who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
88%
8%
4%
246
$30,000-$49,999
92%
5%
3%
224
$50,000-$99,999
91%
6%
3%
457
$100,000 or more
93%
6%
2%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
25%
72%
2%
2%
246
$30,000-$49,999
22%
78%
< 1%
< 1%
224
$50,000-$99,999
18%
78%
2%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
20%
77%
2%
1%
439
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 agnostics by household income
% of agnostics 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
83%
9%
3%
3%
3%
246
$30,000-$49,999
77%
12%
6%
4%
2%
224
$50,000-$99,999
85%
7%
4%
2%
1%
457
$100,000 or more
88%
6%
4%
2%
< 1%
439
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.