Frequency of prayer among independents and those who don't lean to either party

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%14%6%24%2%5,658
200755%16%5%21%4%5,770
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.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer among independents and those who don't lean to either party by religious group

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%20%8%12%1%1,158
Evangelical Protestant76%15%3%5%1%1,230
Historically Black Protestant77%8%5%6%4%184
Jehovah's Witness93%4%1%< 1%1%188
Mainline Protestant56%17%7%18%3%822
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%11%7%58%1%1,474
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.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily19%39%26%16%2,938
Weekly29%40%23%8%745
Monthly32%46%15%7%301
Seldom/never37%36%18%9%1,297
Don't know13%28%25%33%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily11%14%33%31%11%1%2,938
Weekly16%22%30%27%4%< 1%745
Monthly21%22%35%18%4%< 1%301
Seldom/never22%24%27%22%5%1%1,297
Don't know13%6%23%35%23%1%103
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily40%60%3,089
Weekly49%51%769
Monthly55%45%314
Seldom/never68%32%1,345
Don't know53%47%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily53%11%4%26%7%2,991
Weekly58%6%4%27%4%745
Monthly56%8%8%25%3%309
Seldom/never68%4%6%17%4%1,312
Don't know64%16%1%15%4%112
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily27%8%65%2,991
Weekly23%11%66%746
Monthly28%12%60%302
Seldom/never17%11%72%1,304
Don't know15%7%78%126
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily52%19%19%10%2,325
Weekly48%20%21%11%609
Monthly49%19%20%12%245
Seldom/never41%21%24%14%1,105
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily51%30%11%7%3,032
Weekly54%31%10%5%758
Monthly51%33%11%5%310
Seldom/never51%30%14%6%1,330
Don't know48%27%16%9%130
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily49%7%15%8%20%3,048
Weekly42%10%16%4%28%761
Monthly39%12%14%2%33%312
Seldom/never35%12%12%3%37%1,328
Don't know48%4%18%9%21%127
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily34%66%3,061
Weekly37%63%765
Monthly31%69%310
Seldom/never29%71%1,338
Don't know15%85%133
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least daily82%14%2%1%< 1%1%3,089
Weekly61%32%4%1%< 1%1%769
Monthly40%38%13%1%5%3%314
Seldom/never22%24%11%2%33%8%1,345
Don't know60%9%1%10%2%18%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily76%17%3%3%1%3,089
Weekly44%42%9%4%< 1%769
Monthly25%50%16%7%2%314
Seldom/never9%27%26%37%1%1,345
Don't know51%18%2%4%26%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%29%18%1%3,089
Weekly23%44%32%1%769
Monthly10%52%37%1%314
Seldom/never4%22%74%1%1,345
Don't know24%30%15%31%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%11%9%38%1%3,089
Weekly15%9%10%66%1%769
Monthly4%6%8%81%1%314
Seldom/never2%2%3%93%< 1%1,345
Don't know11%8%10%37%34%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%6%2%31%3%3,089
Weekly34%9%6%49%1%769
Monthly22%15%6%54%3%314
Seldom/never19%7%4%68%2%1,345
Don't know34%4%5%25%32%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily76%10%5%6%3%3,089
Weekly50%21%13%15%1%769
Monthly38%20%13%27%1%314
Seldom/never32%12%11%43%3%1,345
Don't know43%7%10%6%34%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily53%12%9%23%3%3,089
Weekly43%14%15%26%2%769
Monthly38%15%16%30%2%314
Seldom/never38%12%14%35%1%1,345
Don't know41%9%5%21%24%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%6%36%5%4%3,089
Weekly22%12%53%9%4%769
Monthly15%13%58%12%3%314
Seldom/never5%14%60%17%3%1,345
Don't know30%5%36%4%25%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily35%60%3%2%3,089
Weekly26%71%2%1%769
Monthly25%71%2%1%314
Seldom/never20%77%2%2%1,345
Don't know36%52%4%8%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%10%7%24%1%3,089
Weekly19%15%11%54%1%769
Monthly8%10%15%67%< 1%314
Seldom/never3%3%4%89%< 1%1,345
Don't know20%12%13%22%32%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily44%26%6%15%9%3,089
Weekly28%29%2%30%10%769
Monthly16%26%3%40%15%314
Seldom/never7%12%1%67%12%1,345
Don't know24%9%12%17%38%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily81%10%9%3,089
Weekly80%12%9%769
Monthly72%18%10%314
Seldom/never36%51%13%1,345
Don't know56%11%33%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily63%27%10%3,089
Weekly62%27%10%769
Monthly53%36%11%314
Seldom/never26%61%12%1,345
Don't know38%22%40%141
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Political ideology among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily31%29%17%23%3,089
Weekly24%35%23%18%769
Monthly16%44%22%17%314
Seldom/never16%38%25%22%1,345
Don't know20%26%7%47%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily43%44%5%7%3,089
Weekly45%46%4%5%769
Monthly49%41%4%6%314
Seldom/never54%36%4%6%1,345
Don't know44%23%6%27%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%49%7%4%3,089
Weekly43%47%6%4%769
Monthly46%45%4%5%314
Seldom/never42%49%6%3%1,345
Don't know41%32%6%21%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily37%55%8%3,089
Weekly55%40%5%769
Monthly56%37%7%314
Seldom/never66%27%7%1,345
Don't know31%33%36%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%39%8%7%3,089
Weekly72%19%5%5%769
Monthly74%15%5%6%314
Seldom/never78%13%5%4%1,345
Don't know32%31%8%30%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily37%48%15%3,089
Weekly60%27%14%769
Monthly64%24%12%314
Seldom/never73%16%11%1,345
Don't know25%32%43%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily36%52%5%7%3,089
Weekly38%55%3%4%769
Monthly38%55%4%4%314
Seldom/never31%58%4%6%1,345
Don't know27%45%6%23%141
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of prayer

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily15%26%5%45%9%3,089
Weekly32%27%5%29%7%769
Monthly42%21%6%27%5%314
Seldom/never59%14%8%14%5%1,345
Don't know16%13%16%36%18%141
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.