Interpreting scripture among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201416%29%2%47%6%7,002
200719%30%2%40%8%5,805
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.

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Interpreting scripture among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by religious group

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic12%41%2%38%7%1,454
Evangelical Protestant46%37%4%9%4%1,286
Historically Black Protestant43%34%3%14%5%172
Jewish3%25%1%66%5%341
Mainline Protestant10%39%2%39%9%1,431
Mormon32%56%3%3%6%136
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%6%< 1%86%5%1,757
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally11%41%35%12%1,052
Word of God; not everything taken literally16%42%32%11%1,992
Word of God; other/don't know9%44%35%12%125
Not the word of God17%43%29%11%3,319
Other/don't know11%41%36%12%437
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally9%6%38%39%9%< 1%1,052
Word of God; not everything taken literally13%7%38%37%6%< 1%1,992
Word of God; other/don't know8%5%41%37%9%1%125
Not the word of God13%11%36%34%5%< 1%3,319
Other/don't know5%9%37%41%6%1%437
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.

Gender composition among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally56%44%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally55%45%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know57%43%128
Not the word of God59%41%3,348
Other/don't know59%41%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally74%12%4%7%3%1,055
Word of God; not everything taken literally80%7%3%7%3%1,991
Word of God; other/don't know78%8%3%5%6%127
Not the word of God81%3%7%6%3%3,319
Other/don't know76%6%8%8%2%444
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally10%6%84%1,059
Word of God; not everything taken literally8%11%81%2,002
Word of God; other/don't know12%9%79%127
Not the word of God13%12%75%3,336
Other/don't know16%10%74%443
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.

Educational distribution among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally27%30%26%17%1,062
Word of God; not everything taken literally17%25%31%27%2,010
Word of God; other/don't know15%29%25%31%127
Not the word of God13%23%32%32%3,341
Other/don't know17%24%25%34%446
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.

Marital status among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally78%2%5%3%12%1,063
Word of God; not everything taken literally73%4%6%2%16%2,010
Word of God; other/don't know76%2%6%3%13%128
Not the word of God67%8%6%2%19%3,344
Other/don't know73%5%6%4%11%447
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally37%63%1,062
Word of God; not everything taken literally39%61%2,008
Word of God; other/don't know38%62%127
Not the word of God33%67%3,342
Other/don't know39%61%445
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say they…

Interpreting scriptureBelieve 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
Word of God; should be taken literally94%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally79%19%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know88%9%< 1%1%1%2%128
Not the word of God21%29%14%< 1%30%6%3,348
Other/don't know55%26%6%1%5%6%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally85%13%1%1%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally63%32%4%1%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know82%15%1%2%< 1%128
Not the word of God13%29%26%32%< 1%3,348
Other/don't know44%35%11%9%1%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who attend religious services…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally66%26%7%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally43%44%13%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know51%37%12%< 1%128
Not the word of God8%37%54%< 1%3,348
Other/don't know24%46%28%1%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally83%11%4%3%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally62%22%8%8%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know80%13%3%3%< 1%128
Not the word of God19%15%9%57%< 1%3,348
Other/don't know50%19%6%23%3%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who attend prayer group…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally49%15%11%25%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally22%12%13%53%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know43%10%5%40%3%128
Not the word of God4%2%5%89%< 1%3,348
Other/don't know15%10%9%66%< 1%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who meditate…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally46%7%2%44%1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally35%9%5%50%1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know43%5%7%43%2%128
Not the word of God27%10%6%55%< 1%3,348
Other/don't know37%9%4%48%2%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally79%10%6%5%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally59%19%13%8%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know79%10%2%6%3%128
Not the word of God43%18%13%24%1%3,348
Other/don't know55%15%10%17%3%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally43%17%14%26%1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%20%15%23%1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know48%15%16%21%1%128
Not the word of God46%19%17%17%1%3,348
Other/don't know46%20%16%17%1%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally66%4%26%3%1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally39%11%43%6%2%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know57%2%29%2%9%128
Not the word of God4%21%54%20%1%3,348
Other/don't know21%11%51%11%6%449
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say…

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally61%38%< 1%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%55%1%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know55%35%7%2%128
Not the word of God21%78%1%< 1%3,348
Other/don't know34%61%4%1%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who read scripture…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally63%13%7%17%< 1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally34%13%13%39%< 1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know59%16%3%20%2%128
Not the word of God5%5%8%82%< 1%3,348
Other/don't know22%11%11%55%1%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally88%6%6%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally90%6%4%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know78%5%17%128
Not the word of God33%58%9%3,348
Other/don't know60%20%20%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally84%10%6%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally69%24%7%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know70%14%16%128
Not the word of God19%74%7%3,348
Other/don't know41%35%24%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally69%10%21%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally61%8%31%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know62%15%23%128
Not the word of God29%10%61%3,348
Other/don't know44%16%40%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally68%22%8%3%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally47%37%15%1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know59%25%12%4%128
Not the word of God15%39%43%2%3,348
Other/don't know32%39%23%6%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally75%23%1%2%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally72%26%1%1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know73%15%7%5%128
Not the word of God51%42%4%3%3,348
Other/don't know64%26%5%6%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say government aid to the poor…

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally68%29%2%1%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally60%37%2%1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know60%33%5%2%128
Not the word of God36%60%3%1%3,348
Other/don't know46%46%7%2%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%66%3%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally51%47%2%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know34%58%9%128
Not the word of God85%13%2%3,348
Other/don't know64%28%8%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally32%61%4%3%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally66%27%4%3%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know26%43%21%9%128
Not the word of God90%7%2%1%3,348
Other/don't know72%16%6%6%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally21%73%6%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally53%40%7%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know25%61%14%128
Not the word of God87%10%3%3,348
Other/don't know62%25%14%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say…

Interpreting scriptureStricter 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
Word of God; should be taken literally58%37%2%2%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally45%53%1%1%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know55%40%4%1%128
Not the word of God22%75%2%1%3,348
Other/don't know36%55%6%3%449
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 $100,000 or more by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say humans…

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally7%23%1%65%4%1,064
Word of God; not everything taken literally20%42%4%30%3%2,013
Word of God; other/don't know7%27%7%47%11%128
Not the word of God75%14%4%6%1%3,348
Other/don't know35%27%12%19%7%449
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.