Immigrant status among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by religious group
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…
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Religious tradition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
24%
15%
61%
4,728
Evangelical Protestant
8%
7%
85%
7,506
Historically Black Protestant
6%
3%
90%
1,660
Jehovah's Witness
23%
8%
69%
219
Jewish
17%
20%
63%
274
Mainline Protestant
7%
6%
87%
3,954
Mormon
7%
7%
86%
570
Muslim
66%
17%
17%
183
Orthodox Christian
40%
26%
34%
113
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
13%
10%
77%
1,764
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 who believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
20%
48%
22%
11%
2,114
Second generation
31%
29%
19%
20%
1,828
Third generation or higher
16%
32%
31%
21%
17,253
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
11%
18%
38%
25%
7%
1%
2,114
Second generation
22%
14%
24%
23%
13%
3%
1,828
Third generation or higher
10%
11%
27%
37%
14%
1%
17,253
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
45%
55%
2,162
Second generation
42%
58%
1,873
Third generation or higher
44%
56%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
17%
12%
15%
54%
2%
2,138
Second generation
48%
8%
5%
36%
4%
1,841
Third generation or higher
74%
17%
< 1%
5%
4%
17,314
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
21%
18%
12%
1,794
Second generation
36%
22%
25%
17%
1,591
Third generation or higher
34%
21%
28%
16%
15,310
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
52%
23%
15%
10%
2,147
Second generation
39%
36%
16%
9%
1,870
Third generation or higher
42%
34%
15%
9%
17,510
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
53%
6%
14%
4%
22%
2,152
Second generation
40%
7%
12%
9%
32%
1,865
Third generation or higher
52%
5%
14%
8%
20%
17,505
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
42%
58%
2,148
Second generation
27%
73%
1,866
Third generation or higher
29%
71%
17,527
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 who believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
74%
19%
3%
2%
1%
2,162
Second generation
67%
24%
4%
4%
1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
75%
19%
3%
2%
1%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
50%
33%
16%
1%
2,162
Second generation
46%
35%
18%
< 1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
49%
33%
17%
1%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who pray…
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Immigrant status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
72%
15%
4%
7%
1%
2,162
Second generation
71%
16%
4%
8%
1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
75%
15%
3%
6%
1%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
37%
12%
11%
39%
1%
2,162
Second generation
30%
12%
8%
51%
< 1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
35%
11%
10%
44%
1%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who meditate…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
56%
8%
5%
28%
3%
2,162
Second generation
49%
7%
4%
39%
2%
1,873
Third generation or higher
47%
7%
3%
40%
2%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
69%
14%
8%
7%
2%
2,162
Second generation
67%
14%
7%
10%
1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
72%
13%
7%
7%
1%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
53%
15%
12%
19%
2%
2,162
Second generation
49%
15%
10%
25%
1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
46%
16%
11%
26%
2%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Immigrant status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
9%
38%
10%
3%
2,162
Second generation
42%
10%
41%
5%
2%
1,873
Third generation or higher
49%
6%
38%
4%
3%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
30%
66%
2%
2%
2,162
Second generation
35%
63%
1%
1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
42%
55%
1%
1%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
12%
9%
29%
1%
2,162
Second generation
43%
14%
9%
33%
1%
1,873
Third generation or higher
51%
12%
8%
28%
1%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty 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
Immigrants
45%
28%
4%
16%
7%
2,162
Second generation
36%
36%
3%
19%
7%
1,873
Third generation or higher
43%
33%
4%
14%
6%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in heaven
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
83%
12%
5%
2,162
Second generation
87%
8%
5%
1,873
Third generation or higher
87%
7%
6%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in hell
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
67%
25%
8%
2,162
Second generation
67%
26%
7%
1,873
Third generation or higher
74%
19%
7%
17,579
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 who believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
24%
31%
45%
2,162
Second generation
38%
17%
45%
1,873
Third generation or higher
47%
16%
37%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
34%
32%
24%
10%
2,162
Second generation
39%
34%
23%
5%
1,873
Third generation or higher
47%
31%
16%
6%
17,579
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Views about size of government among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
30%
64%
3%
3%
2,162
Second generation
51%
44%
3%
3%
1,873
Third generation or higher
59%
34%
3%
4%
17,579
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
39%
53%
5%
3%
2,162
Second generation
46%
49%
3%
2%
1,873
Third generation or higher
50%
43%
4%
2%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
55%
5%
2,162
Second generation
49%
47%
4%
1,873
Third generation or higher
42%
54%
4%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Immigrants
53%
38%
5%
5%
2,162
Second generation
60%
31%
4%
5%
1,873
Third generation or higher
49%
43%
5%
4%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Immigrants
42%
49%
10%
2,162
Second generation
51%
39%
10%
1,873
Third generation or higher
39%
53%
8%
17,579
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
34%
57%
2%
6%
2,162
Second generation
40%
55%
2%
3%
1,873
Third generation or higher
44%
50%
3%
3%
17,579
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say humans…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
21%
26%
3%
43%
6%
2,162
Second generation
22%
30%
4%
39%
5%
1,873
Third generation or higher
15%
30%
3%
47%
5%
17,579
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.