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(HAND CARD D24) What is your main source of economic support? Please select one source.
Main source of economic support (detailed categories) · Asked in 1 wave, 2016 · 541 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Current spouse/partner | Other family members | Pension (private or government) | Unemployment benefits | Social assistance/welfare | Occasional work | Student loans/stipends | Savings | Investments or rental income | Other | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 20% | 9% | 31% | 2% | 11% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 3% | 15% | 541 | ±5 | |
| Urban |
General Social Survey 2016 · 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 2016 | 2016-04-05 to 2016-11-19 | face to face | 2,867 | 541 |
| 13% |
| 10% |
| 29% |
| 2% |
| 12% |
| 3% |
| 4% |
| 7% |
| 3% |
| 17% |
| 192 |
| ±9 |
| Suburban | 22% | 10% | 35% | 1% | 9% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 4% | 14% | 254 | ±7 |
| Rural | 30% | 6% | 24% | 3% | 16% | – | – | 3% | 3% | 15% | 95 | ±12 |