Age distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
9%
19%
27%
45%
323
$30,000-$49,999
9%
32%
26%
34%
292
$50,000-$99,999
9%
34%
30%
26%
483
$100,000 or more
11%
37%
36%
16%
407
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
4%
8%
16%
33%
34%
5%
323
$30,000-$49,999
5%
9%
26%
34%
24%
2%
292
$50,000-$99,999
4%
12%
27%
39%
16%
2%
483
$100,000 or more
10%
4%
34%
42%
10%
< 1%
407
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
34%
66%
325
$30,000-$49,999
45%
55%
294
$50,000-$99,999
47%
53%
485
$100,000 or more
57%
43%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
93%
2%
1%
2%
2%
322
$30,000-$49,999
93%
2%
1%
2%
2%
294
$50,000-$99,999
95%
1%
< 1%
2%
2%
483
$100,000 or more
95%
1%
2%
2%
1%
408
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
5%
4%
91%
322
$30,000-$49,999
5%
3%
92%
293
$50,000-$99,999
2%
3%
95%
483
$100,000 or more
5%
4%
91%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
60%
27%
9%
5%
323
$30,000-$49,999
43%
34%
15%
7%
294
$50,000-$99,999
23%
36%
26%
14%
482
$100,000 or more
13%
25%
33%
29%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
33%
6%
22%
27%
12%
325
$30,000-$49,999
52%
5%
19%
12%
12%
293
$50,000-$99,999
74%
4%
8%
6%
8%
485
$100,000 or more
75%
5%
6%
2%
12%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Income distribution
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
16%
84%
325
$30,000-$49,999
23%
77%
293
$50,000-$99,999
29%
71%
485
$100,000 or more
33%
67%
409
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Less than $30,000
74%
20%
3%
1%
1%
1%
325
$30,000-$49,999
70%
23%
2%
2%
1%
2%
294
$50,000-$99,999
69%
25%
4%
< 1%
1%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
58%
31%
7%
< 1%
2%
1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
65%
30%
4%
1%
< 1%
325
$30,000-$49,999
61%
29%
8%
2%
< 1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
56%
35%
8%
2%
< 1%
485
$100,000 or more
53%
34%
10%
2%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
43%
34%
22%
1%
325
$30,000-$49,999
44%
37%
19%
< 1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
44%
39%
16%
< 1%
485
$100,000 or more
34%
49%
17%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
69%
18%
5%
6%
1%
325
$30,000-$49,999
62%
20%
6%
11%
< 1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
59%
22%
8%
11%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
49%
26%
9%
17%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
26%
10%
14%
50%
< 1%
325
$30,000-$49,999
21%
12%
11%
56%
< 1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
26%
11%
9%
54%
< 1%
485
$100,000 or more
18%
10%
12%
59%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
52%
12%
5%
28%
3%
325
$30,000-$49,999
37%
12%
5%
45%
< 1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
36%
9%
5%
49%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
29%
9%
5%
56%
1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
67%
12%
7%
11%
2%
325
$30,000-$49,999
61%
15%
11%
12%
1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
61%
19%
11%
8%
< 1%
485
$100,000 or more
50%
24%
15%
11%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
45%
12%
13%
25%
4%
325
$30,000-$49,999
41%
22%
12%
24%
1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
39%
16%
18%
27%
< 1%
485
$100,000 or more
38%
16%
21%
24%
1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
36%
9%
50%
3%
2%
325
$30,000-$49,999
41%
6%
47%
3%
3%
294
$50,000-$99,999
35%
8%
51%
6%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
30%
13%
46%
9%
2%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
35%
64%
1%
< 1%
325
$30,000-$49,999
32%
66%
1%
1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
37%
61%
1%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
39%
59%
1%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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Income distribution
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
44%
11%
11%
32%
2%
325
$30,000-$49,999
41%
13%
8%
38%
< 1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
37%
13%
10%
39%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
25%
16%
14%
45%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
40%
33%
3%
15%
9%
325
$30,000-$49,999
28%
44%
3%
20%
6%
294
$50,000-$99,999
25%
43%
1%
23%
7%
485
$100,000 or more
16%
42%
2%
32%
8%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Income distribution
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
90%
4%
5%
325
$30,000-$49,999
86%
7%
7%
294
$50,000-$99,999
84%
9%
7%
485
$100,000 or more
80%
14%
6%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Income distribution
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
67%
23%
10%
325
$30,000-$49,999
72%
20%
8%
294
$50,000-$99,999
65%
27%
9%
485
$100,000 or more
56%
34%
10%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
44%
15%
41%
325
$30,000-$49,999
53%
14%
33%
294
$50,000-$99,999
54%
7%
39%
485
$100,000 or more
61%
6%
33%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
43%
41%
10%
6%
325
$30,000-$49,999
49%
38%
12%
1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
43%
39%
17%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
43%
39%
18%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
58%
34%
3%
5%
325
$30,000-$49,999
67%
28%
2%
3%
294
$50,000-$99,999
68%
28%
2%
2%
485
$100,000 or more
72%
23%
2%
4%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
41%
52%
2%
4%
325
$30,000-$49,999
55%
39%
5%
1%
294
$50,000-$99,999
57%
40%
2%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
60%
38%
2%
< 1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Income distribution
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
56%
39%
5%
325
$30,000-$49,999
50%
47%
4%
294
$50,000-$99,999
64%
33%
3%
485
$100,000 or more
62%
35%
3%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Income distribution
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
57%
37%
3%
3%
325
$30,000-$49,999
54%
37%
5%
4%
294
$50,000-$99,999
66%
29%
3%
2%
485
$100,000 or more
70%
25%
5%
1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
41%
49%
10%
325
$30,000-$49,999
48%
44%
8%
294
$50,000-$99,999
52%
43%
5%
485
$100,000 or more
58%
34%
8%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
47%
47%
2%
4%
325
$30,000-$49,999
43%
52%
2%
2%
294
$50,000-$99,999
37%
60%
2%
1%
485
$100,000 or more
43%
54%
2%
1%
410
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by household income
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition 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
18%
31%
3%
42%
6%
325
$30,000-$49,999
23%
33%
5%
33%
7%
294
$50,000-$99,999
26%
32%
3%
35%
4%
485
$100,000 or more
29%
38%
5%
25%
2%
410
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.