Income distribution among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by religious group
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
43%
15%
23%
20%
280
Mainline Protestant
23%
14%
29%
34%
243
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
32%
18%
26%
23%
776
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 who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
44%
27%
15%
14%
416
$30,000-$49,999
37%
37%
16%
11%
257
$50,000-$99,999
30%
33%
24%
13%
459
$100,000 or more
26%
42%
24%
8%
495
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
27%
24%
21%
18%
10%
1%
416
$30,000-$49,999
19%
30%
25%
19%
8%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
21%
17%
25%
29%
7%
1%
459
$100,000 or more
19%
15%
35%
27%
4%
< 1%
495
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
57%
43%
418
$30,000-$49,999
60%
40%
257
$50,000-$99,999
59%
41%
462
$100,000 or more
69%
31%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
57%
9%
5%
27%
2%
413
$30,000-$49,999
64%
5%
10%
19%
3%
256
$50,000-$99,999
75%
3%
8%
13%
2%
458
$100,000 or more
77%
3%
11%
6%
3%
493
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
19%
18%
63%
410
$30,000-$49,999
24%
12%
64%
256
$50,000-$99,999
15%
16%
69%
460
$100,000 or more
15%
12%
73%
495
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
62%
26%
9%
4%
415
$30,000-$49,999
33%
38%
22%
8%
257
$50,000-$99,999
28%
32%
25%
15%
462
$100,000 or more
16%
20%
28%
36%
497
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
20%
13%
16%
7%
44%
417
$30,000-$49,999
33%
15%
10%
3%
39%
256
$50,000-$99,999
49%
9%
6%
3%
33%
462
$100,000 or more
60%
7%
5%
1%
26%
499
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
25%
75%
417
$30,000-$49,999
30%
70%
256
$50,000-$99,999
19%
81%
461
$100,000 or more
31%
69%
498
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
16%
33%
31%
19%
1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
8%
28%
41%
23%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
3%
29%
46%
22%
< 1%
462
$100,000 or more
6%
28%
43%
22%
< 1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
7%
35%
58%
< 1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
4%
36%
60%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
6%
31%
64%
< 1%
462
$100,000 or more
6%
43%
50%
< 1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
25%
13%
12%
50%
< 1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
16%
13%
13%
58%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
11%
13%
9%
67%
< 1%
462
$100,000 or more
10%
13%
12%
65%
< 1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
5%
5%
5%
85%
< 1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
3%
3%
6%
89%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
2%
1%
5%
92%
< 1%
462
$100,000 or more
4%
4%
4%
88%
< 1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
22%
12%
7%
58%
1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
27%
10%
6%
57%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
18%
9%
6%
66%
1%
462
$100,000 or more
22%
12%
7%
58%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
30%
15%
14%
41%
1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
32%
16%
14%
37%
1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
29%
18%
18%
35%
< 1%
462
$100,000 or more
35%
17%
14%
33%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
47%
11%
12%
29%
1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
47%
11%
15%
27%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
43%
20%
15%
21%
1%
462
$100,000 or more
46%
21%
18%
15%
< 1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
8%
17%
59%
15%
1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
3%
22%
56%
19%
1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
4%
22%
58%
14%
2%
462
$100,000 or more
3%
25%
52%
19%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
18%
80%
1%
1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
18%
80%
2%
1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
20%
78%
1%
1%
462
$100,000 or more
20%
78%
1%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
7%
8%
9%
76%
< 1%
418
$30,000-$49,999
6%
8%
5%
80%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
1%
3%
4%
91%
< 1%
462
$100,000 or more
5%
4%
8%
82%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
13%
12%
< 1%
68%
7%
418
$30,000-$49,999
5%
13%
< 1%
77%
4%
257
$50,000-$99,999
1%
8%
< 1%
85%
6%
462
$100,000 or more
1%
7%
< 1%
87%
5%
500
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Belief in Heaven among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
48%
38%
14%
418
$30,000-$49,999
47%
47%
6%
257
$50,000-$99,999
34%
53%
12%
462
$100,000 or more
29%
59%
12%
500
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Belief in Hell among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
40%
48%
12%
418
$30,000-$49,999
29%
64%
6%
257
$50,000-$99,999
27%
63%
10%
462
$100,000 or more
15%
76%
9%
500
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Party affiliation among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
22%
22%
56%
418
$30,000-$49,999
26%
16%
58%
257
$50,000-$99,999
24%
14%
62%
462
$100,000 or more
26%
10%
64%
500
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Political ideology among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
21%
38%
35%
7%
418
$30,000-$49,999
21%
37%
40%
2%
257
$50,000-$99,999
17%
39%
37%
7%
462
$100,000 or more
11%
43%
43%
2%
500
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Views about size of government among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
38%
54%
5%
3%
418
$30,000-$49,999
45%
47%
4%
4%
257
$50,000-$99,999
51%
43%
3%
2%
462
$100,000 or more
50%
43%
2%
4%
500
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
37%
57%
3%
2%
418
$30,000-$49,999
39%
56%
3%
2%
257
$50,000-$99,999
40%
56%
3%
1%
462
$100,000 or more
31%
64%
4%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
67%
30%
3%
418
$30,000-$49,999
79%
21%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
83%
15%
2%
462
$100,000 or more
87%
11%
2%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
76%
19%
2%
3%
418
$30,000-$49,999
85%
11%
3%
1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
87%
9%
2%
3%
462
$100,000 or more
90%
9%
1%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
72%
21%
7%
418
$30,000-$49,999
80%
14%
6%
257
$50,000-$99,999
82%
15%
3%
462
$100,000 or more
87%
10%
3%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
32%
63%
2%
3%
418
$30,000-$49,999
31%
66%
3%
< 1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
27%
72%
1%
1%
462
$100,000 or more
22%
74%
3%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by household income
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain 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
Less than $30,000
57%
15%
5%
21%
3%
418
$30,000-$49,999
69%
17%
2%
11%
1%
257
$50,000-$99,999
76%
7%
5%
9%
3%
462
$100,000 or more
78%
10%
5%
6%
1%
500
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.