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How many brothers age 18 or older do you have? (We mean brothers who are still alive; please include step-brothers, half-brothers, and adopted brothers.)
Number of adult brothers · Asked in 1 wave, 1986 · 1,470 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | None | One | Two | Three | Four | Five + | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 29% | 32% | 19% | 10% | 4% | 5% | 1470 | ±3 | |
| Less than high school | 28% | 27% | 21% | 10% | 6% | 9% | 399 | ±6 | |
| High school |
General Social Survey 1986 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1986 | 1986-02-14 to 1986-04-24 | face to face | 1,470 | 1,470 |
| 25% |
| 33% |
| 19% |
| 12% |
| 5% |
| 5% |
| 514 |
| ±5 |
| Some college | 36% | 31% | 20% | 8% | 3% | 2% | 284 | ±6 |
| Bachelor's | 30% | 36% | 18% | 9% | 2% | 4% | 192 | ±8 |
| Postgraduate | 40% | 37% | 12% | 7% | 2% | 2% | 80 | ±12 |