Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201437%31%24%8%2,020
200735%36%19%9%1,694
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Political ideology among adults in Florida by religious group

% of adults in Florida who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic40%32%23%5%428
Evangelical Protestant52%24%19%5%461
Historically Black Protestant50%24%18%9%130
Mainline Protestant36%36%21%8%338
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%36%33%11%446
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who are ages…

Political ideology18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Conservative17%27%27%28%750
Moderate20%32%25%22%644
Liberal22%32%27%19%469
Don't know26%39%20%15%115
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 Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who are…

Political ideologyYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Conservative12%9%23%35%17%3%750
Moderate13%11%28%32%13%2%644
Liberal14%14%26%32%13%1%469
Don't know16%15%35%22%11%1%115
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Gender composition among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who are…

Political ideologyMenWomenSample size
Conservative53%47%760
Moderate49%51%662
Liberal44%56%476
Don't know40%60%122
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who identify as…

Political ideologyWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Conservative63%14%1%19%2%747
Moderate64%13%1%19%3%657
Liberal56%12%1%27%4%472
Don't know48%17%2%29%4%119
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who are…

Political ideologyImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Conservative19%11%70%746
Moderate22%11%67%655
Liberal26%17%57%464
Don't know29%10%61%119
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Income distribution among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who have a household income of…

Political ideologyLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Conservative32%25%25%18%652
Moderate35%21%25%18%560
Liberal40%23%24%13%429
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Educational distribution among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who have completed…

Political ideologyHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Conservative47%31%14%8%758
Moderate36%34%18%12%655
Liberal41%31%15%13%474
Don't know54%34%7%5%116
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Marital status among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who are…

Political ideologyMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Conservative53%6%13%8%20%757
Moderate46%8%14%8%23%658
Liberal40%10%19%5%26%475
Don't know35%7%19%6%32%122
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who are…

Political ideologyParentsNon-parentsSample size
Conservative28%72%757
Moderate26%74%661
Liberal24%76%474
Don't know24%76%120
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say they…

Political ideologyBelieve 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
Conservative78%14%1%1%4%1%760
Moderate58%24%8%1%8%2%662
Liberal52%20%5%1%20%2%476
Don't know63%11%9%1%8%7%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say religion is…

Political ideologyVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Conservative67%22%7%5%< 1%760
Moderate47%28%14%11%1%662
Liberal38%27%14%21%< 1%476
Don't know53%20%10%14%3%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who attend religious services…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative48%31%20%< 1%760
Moderate31%38%31%< 1%662
Liberal21%34%45%1%476
Don't know33%23%39%4%122
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 Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who pray…

Political ideologyAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative68%14%5%12%1%760
Moderate49%18%8%24%1%662
Liberal47%12%6%34%1%476
Don't know60%10%2%24%3%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who attend prayer group…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative32%9%10%49%1%760
Moderate20%5%9%66%< 1%662
Liberal18%8%5%68%1%476
Don't know27%6%6%57%3%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who meditate…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative44%8%3%44%1%760
Moderate39%9%4%46%2%662
Liberal45%9%3%42%1%476
Don't know42%7%3%43%5%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative68%11%9%11%1%760
Moderate60%14%9%17%< 1%662
Liberal59%13%7%19%2%476
Don't know54%14%15%15%3%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative48%14%11%25%2%760
Moderate41%17%16%24%2%662
Liberal51%15%9%23%1%476
Don't know43%8%13%29%6%122
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 Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Political ideologyReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Conservative47%7%39%5%2%760
Moderate23%10%56%9%2%662
Liberal18%16%51%14%2%476
Don't know30%12%49%4%5%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say…

Political ideologyThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative45%54%1%< 1%760
Moderate28%71%1%1%662
Liberal21%77%2%1%476
Don't know27%64%4%4%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative46%12%9%32%1%760
Moderate28%11%8%52%1%662
Liberal30%9%9%52%< 1%476
Don't know33%11%8%45%3%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say the holy scripture is…

Political ideologyWord 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
Conservative45%27%4%19%6%760
Moderate21%29%2%39%8%662
Liberal21%20%2%50%6%476
Don't know36%13%7%32%12%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who …in heaven

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative80%14%6%760
Moderate69%22%8%662
Liberal56%37%6%476
Don't know69%18%13%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who …in hell

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative70%21%8%760
Moderate55%38%6%662
Liberal41%53%6%476
Don't know52%31%17%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who identify as…

Political ideologyRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Conservative58%13%29%760
Moderate33%19%48%662
Liberal17%16%67%476
Don't know14%60%26%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who would rather have…

Political ideologySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Conservative62%32%2%4%760
Moderate51%40%5%4%662
Liberal22%71%4%3%476
Don't know37%44%7%12%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say government aid to the poor…

Political ideologyDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative60%33%4%2%760
Moderate43%52%5%1%662
Liberal27%69%3%1%476
Don't know42%46%7%5%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say abortion should be…

Political ideologyLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Conservative39%56%5%760
Moderate65%31%4%662
Liberal72%24%4%476
Don't know52%38%10%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say homosexuality…

Political ideologyShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative49%43%4%4%760
Moderate72%19%6%4%662
Liberal79%16%2%3%476
Don't know53%31%8%7%122
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 in Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who …same-sex marriage

Political ideologyStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Conservative34%58%8%760
Moderate61%29%10%662
Liberal73%23%5%476
Don't know45%31%24%122
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 Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say…

Political ideologyStricter 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
Conservative53%42%3%3%760
Moderate33%63%2%2%662
Liberal24%72%1%3%476
Don't know34%52%4%9%122
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 Florida by political ideology

% of adults in Florida who say humans…

Political ideologyEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Conservative19%26%2%48%5%760
Moderate37%29%5%27%3%662
Liberal47%25%3%23%3%476
Don't know24%24%12%31%9%122
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.