DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201419%35%28%18%3,892
200718%43%25%14%4,847
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%11%30%33%11%1%3,892
2007< 1%14%32%36%15%3%4,847
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201445%55%3,965
200744%56%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201458%3%3%34%2%3,930
200770%2%2%25%2%4,918
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201427%15%57%3,929
200719%14%67%4,912
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201434%20%26%19%3,421
200727%20%32%22%4,141
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201443%27%18%12%3,945
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201450%9%12%6%23%3,954
200758%7%11%6%18%4,933
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%3,946
200739%61%4,938
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201463%28%5%1%2%1%3,965
200772%22%4%< 1%1%1%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201456%33%8%2%< 1%3,965
200754%36%8%2%< 1%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%43%19%< 1%3,965
200740%41%18%< 1%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%21%8%13%1%3,965
200758%22%7%13%1%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201416%9%11%64%< 1%3,965
200711%7%9%72%1%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%9%5%44%1%3,965
200737%9%5%48%1%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201457%17%12%14%1%3,965
200748%17%16%17%3%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%16%16%24%1%3,965
200736%14%18%29%3%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201428%11%48%11%2%3,965
200721%10%59%7%3%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%73%1%1%3,965
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201424%11%11%54%< 1%3,965
200720%10%10%59%1%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic 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
201423%36%2%32%7%3,965
200719%39%2%30%10%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201484%11%5%3,965
200783%10%7%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201461%31%7%3,965
200758%30%12%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201428%18%54%3,965
200730%16%54%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201428%40%28%4%3,965
200731%43%21%5%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201440%54%3%3%3,965
200737%53%4%5%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201438%58%3%1%3,965
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201455%41%4%3,965
200755%40%5%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201477%17%3%3%3,965
200764%26%5%5%4,954
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201466%27%7%3,965
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are Catholic who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201435%33%4%25%2%3,965
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.