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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Northeast by religious group
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Religious tradition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
60%
30%
10%
2,023
Evangelical Protestant
31%
61%
7%
759
Historically Black Protestant
47%
44%
9%
247
Jewish
71%
23%
6%
350
Mainline Protestant
62%
29%
8%
1,131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
82%
13%
5%
1,499
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.
Age distribution among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
26%
35%
25%
14%
4,020
Oppose/strongly oppose
14%
30%
30%
26%
1,863
Don't know
10%
33%
30%
27%
477
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
17%
16%
28%
30%
8%
1%
4,020
Oppose/strongly oppose
8%
11%
25%
36%
18%
2%
1,863
Don't know
7%
7%
30%
36%
17%
4%
477
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
55%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
54%
46%
1,916
Don't know
45%
55%
500
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
73%
8%
4%
11%
4%
4,041
Oppose/strongly oppose
66%
14%
4%
12%
4%
1,887
Don't know
67%
12%
2%
16%
3%
478
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Immigrant status among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
14%
15%
71%
4,043
Oppose/strongly oppose
22%
12%
66%
1,880
Don't know
22%
17%
60%
483
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.
Income distribution among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
27%
19%
27%
26%
3,569
Oppose/strongly oppose
38%
20%
26%
15%
1,575
Don't know
43%
16%
24%
17%
369
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
33%
29%
22%
17%
4,076
Oppose/strongly oppose
52%
26%
13%
9%
1,904
Don't know
53%
25%
13%
10%
495
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
44%
9%
10%
5%
32%
4,075
Oppose/strongly oppose
52%
5%
13%
10%
21%
1,906
Don't know
46%
6%
17%
12%
19%
491
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
26%
74%
4,090
Oppose/strongly oppose
26%
74%
1,904
Don't know
25%
75%
496
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Belief in God among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
43%
26%
9%
1%
17%
4%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
76%
15%
3%
1%
3%
1%
1,916
Don't know
67%
19%
3%
4%
4%
3%
500
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
31%
32%
18%
19%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
69%
20%
5%
6%
1%
1,916
Don't know
61%
23%
7%
6%
3%
500
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
19%
37%
44%
< 1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
51%
28%
20%
1%
1,916
Don't know
37%
39%
23%
1%
500
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
37%
16%
8%
38%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
68%
15%
5%
11%
1%
1,916
Don't know
60%
15%
5%
19%
1%
500
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
9%
6%
6%
78%
< 1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
33%
9%
9%
47%
1%
1,916
Don't know
26%
7%
9%
55%
2%
500
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
31%
10%
6%
53%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
48%
8%
4%
38%
2%
1,916
Don't know
44%
5%
3%
43%
5%
500
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
46%
18%
12%
23%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
63%
14%
8%
14%
1%
1,916
Don't know
61%
11%
8%
17%
3%
500
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
17%
14%
23%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
44%
16%
12%
25%
2%
1,916
Don't know
47%
10%
10%
30%
3%
500
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
13%
15%
57%
13%
2%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
47%
6%
37%
7%
2%
1,916
Don't know
33%
6%
45%
8%
8%
500
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
21%
77%
1%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
43%
55%
1%
1%
1,916
Don't know
33%
59%
3%
5%
500
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
15%
8%
9%
68%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
46%
9%
9%
34%
1%
1,916
Don't know
35%
10%
8%
46%
1%
500
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
12%
24%
1%
56%
7%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
44%
30%
4%
17%
6%
1,916
Don't know
34%
24%
5%
23%
15%
500
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
58%
34%
8%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
82%
10%
7%
1,916
Don't know
75%
14%
11%
500
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
39%
53%
9%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
70%
22%
8%
1,916
Don't know
53%
29%
18%
500
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Party affiliation among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
23%
16%
61%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
49%
18%
34%
1,916
Don't know
33%
32%
35%
500
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Political ideology among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
19%
38%
38%
5%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
52%
28%
13%
7%
1,916
Don't know
39%
32%
17%
12%
500
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Views about size of government among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
43%
51%
3%
4%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
58%
37%
2%
3%
1,916
Don't know
47%
38%
6%
9%
500
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
34%
62%
3%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
39%
4%
3%
1,916
Don't know
41%
41%
9%
9%
500
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Views about abortion among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
77%
20%
3%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
35%
62%
3%
1,916
Don't know
45%
33%
22%
500
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
94%
3%
1%
1%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
29%
64%
4%
3%
1,916
Don't know
42%
15%
16%
27%
500
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
24%
73%
2%
2%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
49%
46%
2%
4%
1,916
Don't know
41%
40%
7%
12%
500
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 in the Northeast by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Northeast who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
52%
23%
4%
19%
2%
4,100
Oppose/strongly oppose
17%
24%
3%
50%
5%
1,916
Don't know
24%
23%
8%
33%
12%
500
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.