Table 2.
Demographics and clinical characteristics in the weighted survey population among all respondents, Testers, and Non-testers
| Characteristic | Overall survey population (N = 5019), % | Testers (N = 1649), % | Non-testers (N = 3370), % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Female | 58.2 | 54.1 | 60.2 |
| Male | 41.8 | 45.9 | 39.8 |
| Age | |||
| Aged 18‒34 years | 19.1 | 21.4 | 18.0 |
| Aged 35‒49 years | 17.9 | 24.0 | 14.9 |
| Aged 50‒64 years | 25.2 | 24.3 | 25.6 |
| Aged ≥ 65 years | 37.8 | 30.3 | 41.5 |
| Race | |||
| White | 77.1 | 66.8 | 82.1 |
| Black or African American | 16.0 | 25.6 | 11.3 |
| Asian | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Other | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Two or more races | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Prefer not to say | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Ethnicity | |||
| Non-Hispanic | 89.8 | 86.4 | 91.5 |
| Hispanic | 10.2 | 13.6 | 8.5 |
| Politics | |||
| Very liberal | 10.0 | 16.4 | 6.9 |
| Liberal | 10.9 | 15.1 | 8.8 |
| Somewhat liberal | 7.3 | 10.1 | 5.9 |
| Moderate | 31.1 | 34.5 | 29.4 |
| Somewhat conservative | 7.0 | 4.3 | 8.3 |
| Conservative | 12.8 | 6.0 | 16.1 |
| Very conservative | 13.6 | 7.8 | 16.5 |
| Not political | 6.4 | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| Prefer not to say | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| Education | |||
| No schooling | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Some high school (no diploma or GED) | 3.1 | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| High school diploma or GED | 36.1 | 32.6 | 37.9 |
| Associate's degree | 21.2 | 23.6 | 20.0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.9 | 20.4 | 21.2 |
| Master's degree | 9.1 | 11.0 | 8.2 |
| Professional degree | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Other | 3.6 | 1.5 | 4.7 |
| Prefer not to say | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Household income | |||
| < $10,000 | 8.4 | 9.8 | 7.7 |
| $10,000–$14,999 | 4.8 | 7.2 | 3.6 |
| $15,000–$24,999 | 10.8 | 9.9 | 11.3 |
| $25,000–$34,999 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 15.3 | 14.9 | 15.5 |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 18.4 | 18.2 | 18.4 |
| $75,000–$99,999 | 13.3 | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| ≥ $100,000 | 14.8 | 16.4 | 14.0 |
| Prefer not to say | 2.4 | 0.9 | 3.1 |
| Region | |||
| Northeast | 20.4 | 24.5 | 18.3 |
| Midwest | 19.2 | 14.9 | 21.3 |
| South | 43.5 | 42.7 | 43.9 |
| West | 16.9 | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Community | |||
| Urban | 26.4 | 34.0 | 22.6 |
| Suburban | 47.8 | 45.2 | 49.0 |
| Rural | 24.6 | 20.3 | 26.6 |
| Other/unsure | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
GED General Educational Development Test