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Age distribution among Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
22%
26%
24%
29%
528
Evolved; due to God's design
24%
35%
26%
15%
123
Always existed in present form
24%
23%
31%
22%
104
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
12%
22%
32%
18%
3%
528
Evolved; due to God's design
15%
14%
30%
30%
6%
4%
123
Always existed in present form
11%
15%
21%
37%
13%
4%
104
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
53%
47%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
54%
46%
126
Always existed in present form
44%
56%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
94%
< 1%
< 1%
4%
2%
533
Evolved; due to God's design
89%
5%
< 1%
5%
1%
122
Always existed in present form
76%
7%
9%
5%
3%
109
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
8%
19%
72%
534
Evolved; due to God's design
14%
26%
60%
125
Always existed in present form
21%
25%
55%
109
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
10%
13%
28%
49%
459
Evolved; due to God's design
18%
17%
21%
44%
111
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
19%
31%
36%
534
Evolved; due to God's design
19%
29%
23%
30%
126
Always existed in present form
35%
28%
21%
16%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
55%
6%
8%
5%
27%
533
Evolved; due to God's design
55%
9%
6%
7%
23%
125
Always existed in present form
59%
4%
15%
7%
16%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
23%
77%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
29%
71%
126
Always existed in present form
29%
71%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
31%
21%
1%
26%
7%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
68%
25%
2%
1%
3%
< 1%
126
Always existed in present form
75%
13%
9%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
16%
43%
28%
13%
< 1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
62%
27%
11%
< 1%
1%
126
Always existed in present form
65%
21%
6%
7%
< 1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
8%
56%
36%
< 1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
31%
46%
23%
< 1%
126
Always existed in present form
47%
29%
24%
< 1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
15%
9%
61%
1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
45%
23%
11%
20%
< 1%
126
Always existed in present form
65%
10%
3%
21%
< 1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
6%
9%
9%
75%
< 1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
27%
11%
17%
45%
< 1%
126
Always existed in present form
41%
8%
10%
40%
1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
23%
9%
7%
60%
1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
31%
9%
3%
57%
< 1%
126
Always existed in present form
42%
4%
3%
44%
8%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
21%
14%
36%
1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
49%
13%
15%
22%
1%
126
Always existed in present form
58%
14%
12%
15%
1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
41%
18%
18%
23%
< 1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
44%
23%
13%
18%
2%
126
Always existed in present form
44%
13%
11%
31%
1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
5%
19%
52%
21%
3%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
33%
15%
44%
3%
5%
126
Always existed in present form
38%
8%
49%
5%
< 1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
16%
82%
1%
< 1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
28%
69%
3%
< 1%
126
Always existed in present form
28%
68%
2%
1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
6%
7%
8%
79%
1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
7%
16%
44%
< 1%
126
Always existed in present form
38%
10%
6%
44%
1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
2%
12%
1%
79%
6%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
9%
57%
2%
20%
12%
126
Always existed in present form
40%
31%
6%
21%
2%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
24%
66%
11%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
64%
25%
11%
126
Always existed in present form
76%
19%
5%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
9%
85%
6%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
35%
54%
11%
126
Always existed in present form
58%
36%
5%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
19%
5%
76%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
30%
15%
55%
126
Always existed in present form
46%
18%
36%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
10%
34%
55%
1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
29%
40%
28%
2%
126
Always existed in present form
47%
28%
21%
4%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
35%
58%
4%
3%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
44%
47%
6%
3%
126
Always existed in present form
53%
46%
< 1%
1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
22%
74%
3%
2%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
37%
56%
5%
2%
126
Always existed in present form
48%
44%
4%
4%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
94%
5%
1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
79%
19%
2%
126
Always existed in present form
56%
42%
2%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
94%
5%
1%
< 1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
78%
18%
3%
1%
126
Always existed in present form
46%
52%
2%
< 1%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
92%
6%
3%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
68%
22%
10%
126
Always existed in present form
41%
54%
5%
110
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 Jews by views about human evolution
% of Jews 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
16%
82%
2%
1%
536
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
63%
3%
2%
126
Always existed in present form
52%
47%
< 1%
1%
110
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.