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Political ideology among adults in Pennsylvania by religious group
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
37%
44%
16%
3%
355
Evangelical Protestant
59%
21%
10%
9%
248
Mainline Protestant
39%
35%
19%
7%
344
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
17%
35%
38%
10%
243
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are ages…
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Political ideology
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
15%
30%
30%
24%
494
Moderate
22%
34%
28%
17%
455
Liberal
30%
29%
23%
19%
318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Political ideology
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
10%
12%
23%
36%
17%
2%
494
Moderate
16%
9%
30%
33%
11%
1%
455
Liberal
20%
15%
23%
28%
12%
1%
318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Political ideology
Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
53%
47%
498
Moderate
48%
52%
462
Liberal
43%
57%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
86%
7%
2%
3%
2%
492
Moderate
81%
10%
2%
5%
2%
456
Liberal
76%
12%
2%
7%
2%
318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
4%
7%
89%
492
Moderate
5%
8%
87%
458
Liberal
11%
7%
82%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
34%
21%
25%
20%
430
Moderate
32%
22%
27%
20%
389
Liberal
36%
20%
23%
21%
282
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who have completed…
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Political ideology
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
51%
26%
15%
8%
497
Moderate
39%
31%
18%
13%
461
Liberal
42%
24%
19%
16%
319
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
60%
6%
7%
8%
18%
495
Moderate
47%
7%
10%
9%
27%
457
Liberal
39%
9%
13%
8%
32%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
28%
72%
496
Moderate
25%
75%
460
Liberal
27%
73%
320
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
76%
15%
4%
1%
3%
2%
498
Moderate
53%
27%
6%
< 1%
12%
2%
462
Liberal
45%
25%
8%
1%
18%
3%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
20%
6%
4%
< 1%
498
Moderate
40%
32%
14%
13%
1%
462
Liberal
36%
26%
15%
23%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
49%
31%
20%
1%
498
Moderate
27%
41%
31%
< 1%
462
Liberal
21%
33%
46%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who pray…
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Political ideology
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
14%
5%
11%
< 1%
498
Moderate
46%
17%
8%
30%
< 1%
462
Liberal
40%
17%
7%
36%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
34%
6%
12%
48%
< 1%
498
Moderate
13%
8%
7%
72%
< 1%
462
Liberal
15%
6%
7%
72%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
41%
8%
3%
46%
2%
498
Moderate
35%
7%
5%
52%
1%
462
Liberal
35%
12%
7%
45%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
62%
18%
9%
11%
1%
498
Moderate
52%
17%
12%
19%
< 1%
462
Liberal
50%
14%
12%
24%
1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
47%
18%
11%
23%
1%
498
Moderate
42%
19%
15%
24%
< 1%
462
Liberal
47%
19%
12%
22%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
50%
6%
35%
7%
1%
498
Moderate
22%
9%
56%
10%
3%
462
Liberal
23%
14%
45%
18%
1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
54%
44%
2%
< 1%
498
Moderate
28%
71%
< 1%
< 1%
462
Liberal
21%
78%
1%
1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
45%
7%
11%
36%
1%
498
Moderate
22%
11%
10%
57%
< 1%
462
Liberal
21%
8%
10%
61%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
43%
29%
2%
19%
6%
498
Moderate
20%
35%
2%
37%
5%
462
Liberal
21%
15%
< 1%
58%
5%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
81%
11%
8%
498
Moderate
74%
22%
4%
462
Liberal
55%
37%
8%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
22%
8%
498
Moderate
56%
38%
6%
462
Liberal
43%
50%
7%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
68%
10%
22%
498
Moderate
32%
12%
56%
462
Liberal
9%
16%
75%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
73%
23%
1%
2%
498
Moderate
59%
33%
3%
5%
462
Liberal
29%
65%
3%
3%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
66%
27%
4%
2%
498
Moderate
46%
48%
4%
2%
462
Liberal
25%
73%
2%
< 1%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
34%
63%
3%
498
Moderate
59%
36%
5%
462
Liberal
70%
25%
5%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
45%
48%
4%
3%
498
Moderate
72%
20%
5%
3%
462
Liberal
79%
16%
3%
3%
321
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
32%
58%
10%
498
Moderate
63%
27%
10%
462
Liberal
77%
17%
6%
321
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
64%
34%
1%
2%
498
Moderate
29%
65%
4%
3%
462
Liberal
21%
78%
1%
1%
321
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Views about human evolution among adults in Pennsylvania by political ideology
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
Conservative
17%
22%
2%
56%
4%
498
Moderate
40%
29%
3%
26%
2%
462
Liberal
55%
20%
4%
19%
2%
321
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.