Religious tradition among adults living with a partner
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Buddhist
Catholic
Evangelical Protestant
Hindu
Historically Black Protestant
Jehovah's Witness
Jewish
Mainline Protestant
Mormon
Muslim
Orthodox Christian
Other Christian
Other Faiths
Other World Religions
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
Don't know
Sample size
2014
1%
23%
17%
< 1%
5%
1%
1%
11%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
35%
< 1%
2,128
2007
1%
26%
19%
< 1%
7%
< 1%
2%
14%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
2%
< 1%
26%
1%
1,753
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Catholic
32%
43%
18%
6%
451
Evangelical Protestant
38%
36%
18%
8%
330
Mainline Protestant
33%
40%
19%
8%
258
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
43%
41%
13%
3%
770
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Catholic
15%
24%
35%
22%
3%
< 1%
451
Evangelical Protestant
19%
30%
25%
21%
5%
< 1%
330
Mainline Protestant
17%
23%
32%
23%
5%
< 1%
258
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
22%
33%
28%
14%
2%
< 1%
770
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 living with a partner by religious group
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Men
Women
Sample size
Catholic
49%
51%
455
Evangelical Protestant
43%
57%
333
Mainline Protestant
46%
54%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
54%
46%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Catholic
41%
3%
2%
51%
2%
454
Evangelical Protestant
66%
5%
1%
20%
8%
331
Mainline Protestant
78%
3%
3%
11%
6%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
71%
9%
2%
14%
4%
770
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 living with a partner by religious group
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
36%
18%
46%
449
Evangelical Protestant
12%
9%
79%
326
Mainline Protestant
7%
10%
83%
259
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
13%
9%
78%
770
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who have a household income of…
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Religious tradition
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Catholic
50%
18%
20%
11%
403
Evangelical Protestant
55%
22%
15%
8%
315
Mainline Protestant
36%
28%
18%
19%
239
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
38%
23%
23%
15%
733
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who have completed…
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Religious tradition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
55%
27%
10%
7%
448
Evangelical Protestant
46%
41%
11%
3%
331
Mainline Protestant
38%
34%
18%
11%
260
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
36%
35%
20%
10%
778
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 living with a partner by religious group
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Catholic
42%
58%
455
Evangelical Protestant
41%
59%
333
Mainline Protestant
33%
67%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
28%
72%
775
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 God among adults living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner 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
Catholic
51%
38%
6%
2%
2%
1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
76%
20%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
333
Mainline Protestant
52%
36%
8%
1%
1%
2%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
25%
25%
11%
1%
34%
4%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
51%
38%
8%
3%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
61%
34%
4%
1%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
41%
43%
13%
3%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
10%
28%
22%
39%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner 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
Catholic
25%
48%
27%
1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
31%
44%
24%
2%
333
Mainline Protestant
14%
51%
34%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
3%
23%
74%
< 1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
52%
21%
10%
17%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
67%
19%
8%
5%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
48%
21%
12%
18%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
18%
12%
8%
62%
< 1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner 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
Catholic
16%
10%
9%
64%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
24%
14%
9%
53%
< 1%
333
Mainline Protestant
10%
9%
12%
69%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner 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
Catholic
33%
11%
7%
47%
2%
455
Evangelical Protestant
47%
9%
3%
40%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
26%
11%
10%
53%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
26%
11%
5%
58%
< 1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner 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
Catholic
52%
19%
11%
17%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
64%
14%
9%
11%
2%
333
Mainline Protestant
49%
18%
13%
19%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
43%
17%
11%
28%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
45%
18%
15%
22%
1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
49%
17%
14%
19%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
48%
12%
17%
23%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
50%
16%
12%
21%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
24%
9%
52%
14%
1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
33%
10%
49%
6%
2%
333
Mainline Protestant
17%
18%
60%
4%
2%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
17%
61%
15%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
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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
Catholic
21%
77%
1%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
35%
63%
1%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
25%
73%
1%
1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
20%
78%
1%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious 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
Catholic
21%
15%
9%
54%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
45%
15%
7%
31%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
21%
10%
15%
53%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
7%
5%
81%
< 1%
779
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.
Interpreting scripture among adults living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Catholic
29%
25%
1%
34%
11%
455
Evangelical Protestant
38%
36%
1%
17%
8%
333
Mainline Protestant
20%
33%
1%
37%
10%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
9%
8%
1%
76%
6%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
82%
12%
5%
455
Evangelical Protestant
90%
6%
4%
333
Mainline Protestant
72%
17%
10%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
42%
51%
7%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Catholic
63%
30%
8%
455
Evangelical Protestant
76%
15%
9%
333
Mainline Protestant
53%
37%
10%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
30%
64%
6%
779
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Party affiliation among adults living with a partner by religious group
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Catholic
28%
24%
47%
455
Evangelical Protestant
36%
23%
40%
333
Mainline Protestant
36%
21%
43%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
19%
23%
58%
779
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Political ideology among adults living with a partner by religious group
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
31%
33%
30%
6%
455
Evangelical Protestant
32%
33%
26%
8%
333
Mainline Protestant
32%
38%
26%
4%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
16%
34%
44%
6%
779
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Views about size of government among adults living with a partner by religious group
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
34%
61%
3%
2%
455
Evangelical Protestant
46%
51%
1%
2%
333
Mainline Protestant
48%
45%
3%
4%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
42%
50%
3%
5%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
38%
57%
5%
1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
42%
52%
4%
2%
333
Mainline Protestant
41%
49%
6%
4%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
34%
61%
3%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
52%
45%
3%
455
Evangelical Protestant
51%
45%
4%
333
Mainline Protestant
63%
33%
4%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
74%
21%
5%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who say homosexuality…
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Religious tradition
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
80%
16%
3%
1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
61%
26%
6%
6%
333
Mainline Protestant
79%
13%
5%
3%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
88%
8%
2%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who …same-sex marriage
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Religious tradition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
69%
26%
5%
455
Evangelical Protestant
54%
36%
10%
333
Mainline Protestant
76%
19%
5%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
82%
13%
5%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who say…
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Religious tradition
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
Catholic
35%
60%
2%
2%
455
Evangelical Protestant
42%
56%
1%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
33%
65%
2%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
25%
71%
1%
3%
779
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner 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
Catholic
40%
32%
1%
25%
2%
455
Evangelical Protestant
19%
38%
1%
40%
2%
333
Mainline Protestant
34%
35%
4%
22%
5%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
65%
15%
4%
14%
2%
779
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.