Importance of religion in one's life among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201452%25%11%12%1%13,339
200757%27%9%7%1%14,306
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.

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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services by religious group

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Buddhist34%33%16%14%3%134
Catholic59%31%7%2%< 1%2,884
Evangelical Protestant77%20%2%1%< 1%2,210
Hindu28%54%13%5%< 1%103
Historically Black Protestant87%12%1%< 1%< 1%1,326
Jehovah's Witness91%8%< 1%< 1%1%109
Jewish34%37%19%10%< 1%442
Mainline Protestant53%34%10%2%< 1%1,908
Mormon73%20%4%3%< 1%119
Muslim69%21%7%2%1%163
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%21%25%39%1%3,419
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important21%35%27%17%6,456
Somewhat important32%35%22%11%3,171
Not too important38%34%19%10%1,582
Not at all important36%34%18%12%1,825
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important13%15%28%32%11%1%6,456
Somewhat important21%18%28%26%6%< 1%3,171
Not too important25%20%26%22%5%1%1,582
Not at all important24%20%27%22%7%1%1,825
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important37%63%6,602
Somewhat important41%59%3,215
Not too important44%56%1,598
Not at all important58%42%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important37%28%4%27%4%6,530
Somewhat important55%12%6%23%4%3,194
Not too important69%7%9%12%4%1,589
Not at all important73%6%6%12%3%1,827
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important27%9%64%6,462
Somewhat important21%13%66%3,160
Not too important16%14%70%1,581
Not at all important15%13%71%1,827
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important54%19%17%9%5,699
Somewhat important43%20%22%16%2,868
Not too important32%19%27%21%1,446
Not at all important28%18%28%27%1,698
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important55%27%11%8%6,557
Somewhat important47%28%15%11%3,196
Not too important32%29%22%17%1,591
Not at all important27%29%25%18%1,845
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important41%7%17%8%26%6,571
Somewhat important37%12%13%4%33%3,202
Not too important38%10%10%3%40%1,595
Not at all important36%12%12%3%37%1,842
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important34%66%6,580
Somewhat important32%68%3,205
Not too important25%75%1,594
Not at all important22%78%1,844
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 adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important82%14%1%1%1%< 1%6,602
Somewhat important49%38%7%1%4%1%3,215
Not too important18%31%22%< 1%24%5%1,598
Not at all important11%12%10%< 1%61%5%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important55%32%12%1%6,602
Somewhat important14%55%31%< 1%3,215
Not too important3%35%61%< 1%1,598
Not at all important2%11%87%< 1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important78%14%3%4%1%6,602
Somewhat important39%27%11%22%< 1%3,215
Not too important13%13%10%63%< 1%1,598
Not at all important7%5%3%85%< 1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important39%14%10%35%1%6,602
Somewhat important8%9%10%73%< 1%3,215
Not too important2%2%3%93%< 1%1,598
Not at all important2%1%1%96%< 1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important54%9%3%32%2%6,602
Somewhat important28%10%6%54%1%3,215
Not too important21%10%6%62%1%1,598
Not at all important23%9%5%63%1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important73%12%6%7%1%6,602
Somewhat important43%21%15%20%1%3,215
Not too important33%18%16%31%1%1,598
Not at all important36%16%9%37%2%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important48%15%11%24%2%6,602
Somewhat important40%17%14%28%1%3,215
Not too important40%19%15%25%1%1,598
Not at all important48%16%14%22%1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important48%7%35%7%2%6,602
Somewhat important14%15%57%13%2%3,215
Not too important4%20%56%18%1%1,598
Not at all important2%21%49%26%2%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important28%69%1%2%6,602
Somewhat important20%79%< 1%1%3,215
Not too important15%83%1%< 1%1,598
Not at all important15%84%< 1%1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important54%13%8%23%1%6,602
Somewhat important14%12%12%61%1%3,215
Not too important4%4%6%86%< 1%1,598
Not at all important4%3%3%90%< 1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important53%27%3%11%6%6,602
Somewhat important19%31%1%41%7%3,215
Not too important6%12%< 1%76%6%1,598
Not at all important4%4%< 1%90%3%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important88%7%4%6,602
Somewhat important75%18%7%3,215
Not too important42%47%11%1,598
Not at all important16%78%6%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important73%20%7%6,602
Somewhat important55%38%7%3,215
Not too important30%62%8%1,598
Not at all important12%84%4%1,851
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

Party affiliation among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important20%20%60%6,602
Somewhat important18%19%64%3,215
Not too important13%15%73%1,598
Not at all important7%13%79%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important32%33%27%8%6,602
Somewhat important19%36%39%6%3,215
Not too important9%31%54%6%1,598
Not at all important6%23%66%5%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important27%68%3%2%6,602
Somewhat important26%70%3%1%3,215
Not too important21%75%3%1%1,598
Not at all important16%82%2%1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important46%50%5%6,602
Somewhat important68%30%3%3,215
Not too important82%16%2%1,598
Not at all important84%14%2%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important57%36%4%4%6,602
Somewhat important81%15%2%2%3,215
Not too important90%7%1%2%1,598
Not at all important92%6%1%1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important47%45%8%6,602
Somewhat important73%21%6%3,215
Not too important87%9%3%1,598
Not at all important90%7%3%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important32%62%2%4%6,602
Somewhat important26%71%1%2%3,215
Not too important19%79%1%2%1,598
Not at all important11%86%1%1%1,851
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services by importance of religion

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important20%29%3%43%5%6,602
Somewhat important43%27%4%23%3%3,215
Not too important71%12%4%11%2%1,598
Not at all important81%8%2%8%2%1,851
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.