Educational distribution among adults who attend services weekly or more by religious group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who have completed…
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Religious tradition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
45%
24%
18%
13%
3,075
Evangelical Protestant
42%
33%
16%
9%
5,148
Historically Black Protestant
51%
33%
10%
7%
1,061
Jehovah's Witness
63%
24%
10%
3%
204
Jewish
24%
19%
22%
35%
147
Mainline Protestant
35%
29%
21%
15%
2,180
Mormon
23%
40%
25%
12%
512
Muslim
33%
27%
26%
14%
105
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
53%
30%
13%
4%
280
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
17%
27%
27%
29%
3,934
Some college
22%
31%
27%
20%
3,486
College
13%
38%
29%
19%
3,240
Post-graduate degree
7%
41%
28%
24%
2,148
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
12%
8%
23%
33%
21%
2%
3,934
Some college
15%
12%
26%
32%
14%
1%
3,486
College
5%
14%
32%
36%
12%
1%
3,240
Post-graduate degree
1%
13%
34%
35%
16%
1%
2,148
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
43%
57%
3,988
Some college
39%
61%
3,556
College
44%
56%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
48%
52%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
54%
17%
1%
25%
3%
3,951
Some college
65%
16%
2%
12%
5%
3,500
College
73%
11%
5%
8%
3%
3,269
Post-graduate degree
74%
11%
6%
6%
3%
2,169
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
23%
8%
69%
3,924
Some college
10%
9%
81%
3,522
College
13%
9%
78%
3,304
Post-graduate degree
13%
9%
78%
2,183
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults who attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
54%
21%
18%
6%
3,271
Some college
32%
25%
32%
11%
3,040
College
14%
18%
39%
29%
2,865
Post-graduate degree
9%
12%
36%
43%
1,950
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
51%
4%
12%
12%
21%
3,971
Some college
54%
4%
13%
7%
22%
3,542
College
70%
2%
9%
5%
14%
3,309
Post-graduate degree
72%
2%
8%
5%
12%
2,198
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
26%
74%
3,978
Some college
32%
68%
3,550
College
38%
62%
3,309
Post-graduate degree
36%
64%
2,191
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 who attend services weekly or more by educational group
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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
High school or less
84%
13%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,988
Some college
90%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,556
College
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
84%
12%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
89%
9%
1%
1%
1%
3,988
Some college
90%
9%
1%
1%
< 1%
3,556
College
88%
11%
1%
1%
1%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
82%
13%
1%
3%
1%
3,988
Some college
86%
10%
1%
2%
1%
3,556
College
85%
11%
1%
2%
1%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
83%
11%
2%
3%
1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
60%
12%
6%
21%
1%
3,988
Some college
59%
13%
9%
18%
1%
3,556
College
55%
13%
10%
21%
1%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
50%
16%
12%
22%
< 1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
59%
8%
3%
28%
3%
3,988
Some college
58%
6%
3%
31%
2%
3,556
College
54%
8%
4%
32%
2%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
59%
7%
3%
29%
2%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
79%
10%
4%
6%
2%
3,988
Some college
82%
9%
4%
4%
1%
3,556
College
79%
12%
5%
3%
1%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
77%
14%
5%
3%
1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
50%
14%
8%
25%
2%
3,988
Some college
48%
18%
10%
22%
1%
3,556
College
51%
17%
12%
19%
2%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
54%
18%
14%
13%
1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
59%
5%
30%
4%
2%
3,988
Some college
64%
5%
26%
3%
2%
3,556
College
62%
7%
24%
4%
3%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
58%
9%
22%
6%
4%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
39%
57%
1%
2%
3,988
Some college
49%
49%
2%
1%
3,556
College
53%
45%
2%
< 1%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
50%
48%
2%
< 1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
69%
9%
5%
15%
1%
3,988
Some college
73%
9%
5%
12%
1%
3,556
College
66%
11%
6%
15%
1%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
64%
12%
7%
16%
< 1%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
62%
23%
4%
7%
4%
3,988
Some college
52%
32%
4%
7%
5%
3,556
College
40%
40%
4%
10%
6%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
30%
45%
4%
15%
7%
2,204
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults who attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
89%
6%
5%
3,988
Some college
89%
6%
6%
3,556
College
85%
8%
8%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
81%
11%
9%
2,204
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults who attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
77%
16%
7%
3,988
Some college
79%
15%
6%
3,556
College
72%
19%
9%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
62%
27%
11%
2,204
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 who attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
39%
21%
39%
3,988
Some college
49%
16%
35%
3,556
College
57%
13%
30%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
47%
11%
42%
2,204
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults who attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
49%
26%
17%
8%
3,988
Some college
53%
29%
12%
6%
3,556
College
55%
30%
12%
3%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
43%
36%
19%
2%
2,204
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults who attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
45%
48%
3%
4%
3,988
Some college
61%
33%
3%
4%
3,556
College
68%
27%
3%
2%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
61%
33%
3%
3%
2,204
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
46%
47%
4%
3%
3,988
Some college
52%
42%
4%
1%
3,556
College
55%
39%
4%
2%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
44%
50%
4%
2%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
29%
66%
5%
3,988
Some college
32%
63%
4%
3,556
College
35%
62%
3%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
43%
54%
3%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
38%
54%
4%
4%
3,988
Some college
38%
53%
5%
4%
3,556
College
43%
49%
5%
4%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
52%
39%
5%
3%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who …same-sex marriage
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Educational distribution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
27%
65%
9%
3,988
Some college
29%
64%
7%
3,556
College
35%
59%
6%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
44%
49%
6%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
45%
46%
3%
6%
3,988
Some college
45%
50%
3%
2%
3,556
College
43%
51%
3%
2%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
34%
62%
2%
2%
2,204
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 attend services weekly or more by educational group
% of adults who attend services weekly or more 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
High school or less
14%
22%
3%
54%
8%
3,988
Some college
9%
27%
2%
58%
4%
3,556
College
14%
29%
3%
49%
4%
3,326
Post-graduate degree
17%
37%
6%
37%
3%
2,204
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.