Age distribution among Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Less than $30,000
33%
28%
23%
17%
129
$30,000-$49,999
19%
44%
17%
19%
123
$50,000-$99,999
22%
47%
20%
11%
201
$100,000 or more
13%
49%
29%
9%
135
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
25%
19%
16%
24%
14%
2%
129
$30,000-$49,999
5%
26%
32%
23%
13%
1%
123
$50,000-$99,999
12%
20%
37%
25%
5%
< 1%
201
$100,000 or more
12%
5%
45%
33%
4%
1%
135
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who are…
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Men
Women
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Less than $30,000
39%
61%
131
$30,000-$49,999
50%
50%
124
$50,000-$99,999
51%
49%
203
$100,000 or more
46%
54%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
68%
2%
4%
17%
10%
131
$30,000-$49,999
77%
1%
1%
15%
6%
123
$50,000-$99,999
96%
< 1%
1%
2%
1%
201
$100,000 or more
94%
< 1%
1%
2%
3%
134
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
17%
7%
76%
130
$30,000-$49,999
11%
7%
82%
123
$50,000-$99,999
3%
5%
92%
203
$100,000 or more
3%
6%
92%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
45%
39%
12%
4%
131
$30,000-$49,999
23%
47%
19%
12%
124
$50,000-$99,999
20%
43%
28%
9%
203
$100,000 or more
18%
27%
32%
22%
136
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.
Parent of children under 18 among Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
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Less than $30,000
29%
71%
131
$30,000-$49,999
37%
63%
123
$50,000-$99,999
54%
46%
203
$100,000 or more
50%
50%
135
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
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Less than $30,000
85%
12%
3%
1%
< 1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
80%
15%
4%
1%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
83%
12%
3%
1%
< 1%
203
$100,000 or more
82%
14%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
66%
18%
15%
1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
75%
17%
8%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
81%
11%
8%
< 1%
203
$100,000 or more
82%
12%
6%
< 1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
83%
10%
2%
5%
< 1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
76%
13%
5%
6%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
84%
6%
3%
6%
< 1%
203
$100,000 or more
94%
2%
2%
2%
< 1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
62%
8%
4%
25%
< 1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
67%
9%
6%
18%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
75%
5%
1%
19%
1%
203
$100,000 or more
77%
8%
3%
11%
1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
53%
8%
1%
35%
2%
131
$30,000-$49,999
60%
13%
< 1%
26%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
61%
10%
2%
25%
2%
203
$100,000 or more
62%
8%
2%
27%
1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
82%
5%
4%
8%
1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
76%
14%
3%
7%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
77%
11%
5%
6%
1%
203
$100,000 or more
90%
5%
4%
< 1%
1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
55%
19%
10%
17%
< 1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
48%
27%
14%
10%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
43%
27%
17%
12%
1%
203
$100,000 or more
51%
23%
12%
14%
< 1%
136
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
58%
4%
28%
7%
3%
131
$30,000-$49,999
62%
4%
26%
6%
2%
124
$50,000-$99,999
65%
3%
25%
5%
2%
203
$100,000 or more
69%
6%
22%
< 1%
2%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
45%
53%
2%
< 1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
57%
43%
< 1%
< 1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
61%
36%
3%
< 1%
203
$100,000 or more
68%
31%
1%
< 1%
136
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
74%
10%
3%
13%
< 1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
75%
5%
7%
13%
1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
75%
8%
1%
14%
2%
203
$100,000 or more
84%
3%
2%
10%
1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
41%
46%
3%
6%
4%
131
$30,000-$49,999
32%
55%
3%
7%
1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
24%
58%
9%
8%
1%
203
$100,000 or more
32%
56%
3%
3%
6%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Less than $30,000
92%
5%
3%
131
$30,000-$49,999
94%
2%
4%
124
$50,000-$99,999
96%
2%
3%
203
$100,000 or more
96%
2%
3%
136
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.
Party affiliation among Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
52%
12%
35%
131
$30,000-$49,999
72%
9%
19%
124
$50,000-$99,999
74%
11%
15%
203
$100,000 or more
89%
4%
7%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
53%
29%
13%
5%
131
$30,000-$49,999
63%
23%
13%
1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
59%
28%
8%
5%
203
$100,000 or more
71%
25%
3%
1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
53%
42%
4%
1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
76%
21%
< 1%
3%
124
$50,000-$99,999
81%
16%
1%
2%
203
$100,000 or more
93%
6%
1%
< 1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
47%
47%
5%
1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
64%
33%
2%
1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
70%
24%
4%
2%
203
$100,000 or more
81%
15%
2%
1%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
30%
68%
3%
131
$30,000-$49,999
27%
70%
3%
124
$50,000-$99,999
28%
72%
< 1%
203
$100,000 or more
24%
72%
4%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
38%
59%
3%
1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
46%
49%
4%
1%
124
$50,000-$99,999
37%
55%
5%
3%
203
$100,000 or more
33%
58%
5%
4%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
30%
66%
4%
131
$30,000-$49,999
30%
65%
6%
124
$50,000-$99,999
24%
68%
8%
203
$100,000 or more
21%
72%
7%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons 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
42%
55%
2%
< 1%
131
$30,000-$49,999
41%
56%
< 1%
3%
124
$50,000-$99,999
56%
35%
7%
1%
203
$100,000 or more
65%
31%
2%
3%
136
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 Mormons by household income
% of Mormons who say humans…
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Income distribution
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
16%
32%
1%
43%
8%
131
$30,000-$49,999
9%
38%
1%
47%
6%
124
$50,000-$99,999
10%
32%
1%
53%
5%
203
$100,000 or more
8%
23%
2%
60%
7%
136
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.