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Belief in God among adults in Virginia by religious group
% of adults in Virginia who say they…
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Religious tradition
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
Catholic
64%
31%
2%
< 1%
1%
2%
119
Evangelical Protestant
89%
7%
3%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
243
Mainline Protestant
72%
19%
5%
1%
1%
2%
185
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
27%
23%
14%
1%
29%
6%
171
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
17%
34%
31%
18%
539
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
38%
14%
16%
164
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
10%
14%
28%
37%
12%
1%
539
Believe in God; fairly certain
18%
21%
31%
17%
12%
< 1%
164
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
45%
55%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
51%
49%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
64%
22%
3%
6%
4%
543
Believe in God; fairly certain
64%
13%
7%
13%
2%
166
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
10%
5%
85%
545
Believe in God; fairly certain
16%
14%
71%
167
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
27%
23%
31%
19%
485
Believe in God; fairly certain
18%
22%
29%
31%
148
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
43%
31%
17%
10%
552
Believe in God; fairly certain
20%
34%
27%
18%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
55%
4%
14%
8%
18%
553
Believe in God; fairly certain
48%
9%
11%
2%
30%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
28%
72%
553
Believe in God; fairly certain
34%
66%
167
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
82%
14%
2%
2%
1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
51%
18%
7%
< 1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who attend religious services…
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Belief in God
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
60%
27%
13%
< 1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
18%
56%
26%
< 1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who pray…
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Belief in God
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
78%
13%
2%
5%
1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
33%
25%
16%
24%
1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
40%
14%
6%
39%
1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
11%
10%
3%
76%
< 1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
47%
10%
6%
36%
2%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
33%
16%
7%
43%
< 1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in God
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
74%
14%
6%
6%
1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
39%
23%
20%
17%
1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
49%
15%
10%
24%
2%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
45%
21%
21%
12%
1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
51%
7%
36%
3%
2%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
17%
11%
56%
14%
2%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
44%
54%
1%
1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
26%
74%
1%
< 1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who read scripture…
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Belief in God
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
58%
11%
6%
23%
1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
17%
13%
7%
63%
< 1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
53%
26%
4%
12%
5%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
8%
29%
3%
50%
10%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
89%
6%
5%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
74%
20%
6%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
78%
15%
7%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
48%
42%
10%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
47%
20%
33%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
10%
57%
168
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 adults in Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
47%
36%
13%
5%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
26%
42%
26%
6%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
61%
35%
2%
3%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
46%
49%
4%
1%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
53%
40%
4%
3%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
38%
53%
7%
2%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
45%
52%
3%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
73%
25%
2%
168
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 Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
49%
46%
4%
2%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
86%
9%
3%
2%
168
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 adults in Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
37%
58%
5%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
72%
15%
13%
168
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 adults in Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
46%
50%
3%
1%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
24%
75%
< 1%
1%
168
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 adults in Virginia by belief in God
% of adults in Virginia 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
11%
35%
3%
47%
4%
555
Believe in God; fairly certain
53%
27%
2%
15%
2%
168
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.