Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%68%1%1%8,845
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by religious group

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic25%71%1%2%1,812
Evangelical Protestant40%57%1%2%2,370
Historically Black Protestant25%73%1%1%791
Jehovah's Witness51%47%< 1%1%102
Mainline Protestant29%69%1%1%1,208
Mormon45%53%2%< 1%131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%77%2%1%1,852
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are ages…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong21%31%26%22%2,656
Right or wrong depends on the situation29%30%23%17%5,868
Neither/both equally18%38%27%18%123
Don't know16%26%25%33%121
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%17%24%31%16%2%2,656
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%18%24%28%12%1%5,868
Neither/both equally7%21%27%30%14%1%123
Don't know9%9%24%27%27%4%121
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Gender composition among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong44%56%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%58%5,915
Neither/both equally53%47%126
Don't know39%61%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong59%15%2%20%5%2,655
Right or wrong depends on the situation51%18%3%23%5%5,867
Neither/both equally52%8%< 1%34%6%123
Don't know37%11%1%48%3%119
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong17%9%74%2,649
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%11%70%5,794
Neither/both equally29%7%63%125
Don't know36%8%56%117
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Educational distribution among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who have completed…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong58%32%7%3%2,670
Right or wrong depends on the situation61%29%7%3%5,899
Neither/both equally51%40%6%3%125
Don't know83%14%3%1%123
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Marital status among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong34%7%20%11%27%2,671
Right or wrong depends on the situation25%11%20%10%34%5,900
Neither/both equally22%13%24%11%31%124
Don't know26%9%18%22%26%121
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong28%72%2,675
Right or wrong depends on the situation28%72%5,906
Neither/both equally29%71%126
Don't know31%69%122
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say they…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieve 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong75%16%3%1%4%1%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation62%21%6%1%8%2%5,915
Neither/both equally69%21%2%2%3%3%126
Don't know55%29%4%5%5%2%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say religion is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong68%20%6%5%1%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%26%10%10%1%5,915
Neither/both equally65%15%13%6%1%126
Don't know74%15%4%5%2%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who attend religious services…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong45%30%24%1%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation31%34%34%1%5,915
Neither/both equally36%25%36%3%126
Don't know42%28%27%3%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who pray…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong71%14%4%11%1%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation55%16%6%22%1%5,915
Neither/both equally67%15%5%10%3%126
Don't know65%15%3%13%4%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who attend prayer group…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong36%11%8%44%1%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation23%10%8%58%1%5,915
Neither/both equally19%12%8%60%1%126
Don't know34%10%5%47%5%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who meditate…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%7%3%37%2%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%10%4%42%2%5,915
Neither/both equally56%8%3%30%3%126
Don't know59%5%5%26%6%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong69%11%6%13%1%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation56%15%10%18%1%5,915
Neither/both equally63%9%1%26%1%126
Don't know61%11%7%18%4%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong50%14%10%24%2%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%14%11%26%1%5,915
Neither/both equally64%8%8%20%< 1%126
Don't know44%7%11%23%15%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong49%7%36%7%2%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation29%11%49%9%2%5,915
Neither/both equally34%14%38%5%9%126
Don't know35%4%35%8%19%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who read scripture…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%11%6%30%1%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation35%11%8%44%1%5,915
Neither/both equally46%8%9%37%< 1%126
Don't know47%12%2%38%2%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWord 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong49%24%3%17%6%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation37%23%2%31%7%5,915
Neither/both equally29%16%8%24%22%126
Don't know51%9%10%18%12%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who …in heaven

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong82%12%6%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation76%18%7%5,915
Neither/both equally75%9%16%126
Don't know72%13%15%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who …in hell

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong72%22%7%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation60%32%8%5,915
Neither/both equally64%17%19%126
Don't know60%23%17%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong38%22%41%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation23%23%54%5,915
Neither/both equally21%40%38%126
Don't know18%40%42%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong44%28%19%9%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation28%34%30%8%5,915
Neither/both equally29%33%16%22%126
Don't know27%14%37%22%123
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who would rather have…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong48%46%3%3%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation33%60%3%4%5,915
Neither/both equally35%34%19%12%126
Don't know20%63%7%10%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong44%50%4%2%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation31%63%4%2%5,915
Neither/both equally25%54%20%1%126
Don't know28%48%6%17%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say abortion should be…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong40%56%4%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation52%43%5%5,915
Neither/both equally37%48%14%126
Don't know26%54%20%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say homosexuality…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong48%45%4%3%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation66%28%4%3%5,915
Neither/both equally47%30%17%7%126
Don't know38%41%1%20%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who …same-sex marriage

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong39%53%9%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation55%37%8%5,915
Neither/both equally42%36%22%126
Don't know34%42%24%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStricter 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong45%50%2%4%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation37%58%2%4%5,915
Neither/both equally28%41%19%12%126
Don't know27%36%4%34%123
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say humans…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong20%24%2%49%4%2,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation32%25%4%33%5%5,915
Neither/both equally19%20%12%34%15%126
Don't know17%9%13%26%35%123
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.