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Do you favor a law making English the official language of the United States, or do you oppose such a law?
Law making English the official language · Asked in 1 wave, 2000 · 1,398 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Favor | Oppose | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 77% | 23% | 1398 | ±3 | |
| White | 81% | 19% | 1042 | ±3 | |
| Black | 76% | 24% | 199 | ±8 | |
| Hispanic | 48% | 52% | 113 | ±11 | |
| Asian † | 72% | 28% |
General Social Survey 2000 · 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 2000 | 2000-02-01 to 2000-06-25 | face to face | 2,817 | 1,398 |
| 27 |
| ±21 |
| Other † | Too few respondents | – | – | 17 | ±25 |