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Political ideology among adults in Washington by religious group
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
32%
36%
30%
3%
112
Evangelical Protestant
53%
31%
10%
6%
166
Mainline Protestant
25%
45%
24%
6%
108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
13%
33%
46%
8%
226
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
13%
40%
25%
22%
207
Moderate
24%
30%
26%
20%
229
Liberal
28%
32%
31%
9%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
8%
8%
37%
31%
14%
3%
207
Moderate
16%
15%
23%
33%
11%
1%
229
Liberal
17%
17%
26%
35%
5%
< 1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
51%
49%
215
Moderate
52%
48%
230
Liberal
41%
59%
223
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
76%
4%
4%
9%
6%
211
Moderate
78%
3%
6%
7%
6%
228
Liberal
72%
4%
7%
10%
7%
220
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
14%
9%
77%
213
Moderate
12%
9%
79%
226
Liberal
14%
11%
75%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
27%
25%
27%
20%
190
Moderate
29%
25%
24%
22%
211
Liberal
33%
19%
27%
21%
206
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
35%
40%
20%
5%
215
Moderate
36%
39%
18%
8%
230
Liberal
23%
33%
24%
20%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
61%
4%
14%
9%
12%
213
Moderate
46%
10%
11%
8%
26%
230
Liberal
41%
15%
14%
2%
28%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
32%
68%
214
Moderate
25%
75%
229
Liberal
18%
82%
223
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 in Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
75%
14%
3%
1%
6%
1%
215
Moderate
52%
27%
9%
< 1%
10%
2%
230
Liberal
38%
24%
13%
< 1%
21%
4%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
66%
21%
8%
5%
< 1%
215
Moderate
39%
24%
19%
16%
1%
230
Liberal
26%
24%
23%
26%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
46%
32%
20%
1%
215
Moderate
30%
32%
38%
< 1%
230
Liberal
14%
32%
53%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
69%
12%
4%
13%
1%
215
Moderate
42%
12%
9%
36%
< 1%
230
Liberal
27%
17%
10%
45%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
40%
9%
6%
45%
< 1%
215
Moderate
17%
8%
10%
64%
1%
230
Liberal
8%
7%
4%
79%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
48%
4%
3%
43%
3%
215
Moderate
42%
7%
4%
47%
< 1%
230
Liberal
30%
11%
4%
54%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
67%
14%
6%
11%
2%
215
Moderate
53%
17%
11%
19%
< 1%
230
Liberal
46%
13%
18%
23%
< 1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
47%
17%
14%
20%
1%
215
Moderate
44%
16%
13%
25%
1%
230
Liberal
54%
16%
12%
17%
< 1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
52%
8%
32%
7%
1%
215
Moderate
25%
17%
45%
10%
2%
230
Liberal
8%
17%
55%
18%
2%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
57%
40%
1%
1%
215
Moderate
27%
70%
2%
1%
230
Liberal
15%
84%
< 1%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who read scripture…
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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
Conservative
52%
10%
7%
32%
< 1%
215
Moderate
25%
14%
7%
55%
< 1%
230
Liberal
12%
9%
7%
71%
< 1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
43%
33%
4%
14%
6%
215
Moderate
18%
30%
2%
39%
11%
230
Liberal
7%
17%
1%
71%
4%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
78%
16%
6%
215
Moderate
66%
28%
6%
230
Liberal
39%
51%
10%
223
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Belief in Hell among adults in Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
69%
22%
9%
215
Moderate
47%
44%
9%
230
Liberal
22%
72%
6%
223
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.
Party affiliation among adults in Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
62%
18%
20%
215
Moderate
36%
22%
42%
230
Liberal
7%
16%
77%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
75%
21%
1%
3%
215
Moderate
59%
33%
2%
5%
230
Liberal
27%
65%
7%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
63%
34%
3%
1%
215
Moderate
35%
56%
5%
4%
230
Liberal
17%
79%
3%
1%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
30%
67%
3%
215
Moderate
64%
33%
3%
230
Liberal
89%
8%
3%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
39%
54%
5%
2%
215
Moderate
72%
22%
2%
4%
230
Liberal
97%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
223
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
32%
61%
8%
215
Moderate
67%
24%
9%
230
Liberal
87%
8%
5%
223
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 Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington who say…
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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
Conservative
51%
44%
3%
2%
215
Moderate
25%
69%
3%
3%
230
Liberal
11%
85%
2%
3%
223
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Views about human evolution among adults in Washington by political ideology
% of adults in Washington 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
Conservative
20%
22%
5%
49%
3%
215
Moderate
36%
25%
9%
25%
4%
230
Liberal
65%
16%
6%
11%
2%
223
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.