Income distribution among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
36%
20%
26%
18%
5,190
Evangelical Protestant
36%
23%
28%
14%
6,490
Historically Black Protestant
54%
21%
17%
7%
1,569
Jehovah's Witness
43%
28%
26%
3%
110
Jewish
24%
13%
24%
39%
245
Mainline Protestant
31%
20%
28%
21%
4,030
Mormon
26%
20%
34%
20%
557
Muslim
33%
18%
30%
19%
176
Orthodox Christian
16%
17%
41%
26%
120
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
45%
21%
22%
12%
2,136
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
24%
31%
25%
20%
6,652
$30,000-$49,999
21%
35%
25%
19%
4,252
$50,000-$99,999
18%
38%
29%
14%
5,863
$100,000 or more
14%
42%
33%
11%
4,124
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
14%
16%
25%
30%
14%
1%
6,652
$30,000-$49,999
12%
16%
28%
31%
13%
1%
4,252
$50,000-$99,999
12%
14%
32%
34%
8%
1%
5,863
$100,000 or more
11%
7%
38%
37%
6%
< 1%
4,124
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
40%
60%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
46%
54%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
50%
50%
5,925
$100,000 or more
55%
45%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
51%
19%
2%
23%
4%
6,652
$30,000-$49,999
64%
14%
3%
14%
4%
4,248
$50,000-$99,999
75%
10%
3%
9%
3%
5,866
$100,000 or more
78%
8%
4%
7%
3%
4,128
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
19%
9%
71%
6,583
$30,000-$49,999
13%
9%
78%
4,251
$50,000-$99,999
9%
9%
83%
5,897
$100,000 or more
10%
10%
81%
4,146
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
64%
29%
6%
2%
6,688
$30,000-$49,999
45%
38%
13%
5%
4,281
$50,000-$99,999
29%
38%
21%
12%
5,914
$100,000 or more
19%
26%
30%
25%
4,158
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
29%
10%
20%
12%
30%
6,689
$30,000-$49,999
48%
8%
14%
7%
23%
4,271
$50,000-$99,999
65%
5%
9%
3%
18%
5,919
$100,000 or more
73%
4%
6%
2%
15%
4,163
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…
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Income distribution
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
30%
70%
6,695
$30,000-$49,999
30%
70%
4,277
$50,000-$99,999
34%
66%
5,916
$100,000 or more
38%
62%
4,154
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 believe in Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
75%
20%
3%
1%
1%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
77%
18%
3%
1%
1%
< 1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
77%
19%
3%
< 1%
1%
1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
74%
22%
4%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
67%
24%
6%
3%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
65%
26%
6%
3%
< 1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
63%
27%
7%
2%
< 1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
59%
31%
7%
3%
< 1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
40%
35%
24%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
43%
36%
21%
< 1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
46%
37%
17%
< 1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
41%
42%
16%
< 1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
68%
17%
5%
9%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
66%
17%
5%
12%
< 1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
65%
19%
6%
10%
< 1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
61%
20%
8%
11%
< 1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
31%
12%
9%
48%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
29%
10%
10%
50%
< 1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
29%
11%
10%
50%
< 1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
24%
10%
11%
55%
< 1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
47%
9%
4%
39%
2%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
43%
8%
3%
44%
1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
40%
8%
4%
47%
1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
36%
8%
5%
50%
1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
64%
14%
9%
13%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
65%
15%
8%
11%
1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
63%
16%
10%
10%
1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
62%
16%
11%
9%
1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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%
14%
11%
26%
2%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
43%
17%
12%
26%
1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
42%
18%
14%
26%
1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
40%
19%
16%
23%
1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
40%
8%
43%
6%
2%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
41%
7%
43%
6%
2%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
42%
8%
43%
6%
2%
5,925
$100,000 or more
38%
11%
43%
7%
2%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
30%
67%
1%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
36%
62%
1%
1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
42%
57%
1%
< 1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
43%
56%
1%
< 1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
46%
12%
8%
33%
1%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
43%
12%
9%
35%
< 1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
41%
12%
10%
37%
< 1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
35%
11%
11%
43%
< 1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
48%
27%
3%
17%
6%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
40%
33%
3%
18%
6%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
32%
39%
3%
21%
6%
5,925
$100,000 or more
24%
43%
2%
25%
6%
4,167
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 believe in Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
78%
17%
5%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
79%
18%
4%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
76%
19%
5%
5,925
$100,000 or more
72%
23%
5%
4,167
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Party affiliation among adults who believe in Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
29%
21%
50%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
42%
15%
43%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
52%
12%
36%
5,925
$100,000 or more
57%
9%
33%
4,167
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 believe in Heaven by household income
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
36%
32%
24%
8%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
42%
35%
19%
4%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
46%
35%
16%
3%
5,925
$100,000 or more
45%
36%
17%
2%
4,167
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 believe in Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
36%
58%
3%
3%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
56%
38%
2%
3%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
65%
30%
2%
3%
5,925
$100,000 or more
69%
27%
2%
2%
4,167
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 believe in Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
36%
58%
4%
2%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
50%
45%
4%
1%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
57%
38%
3%
1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
58%
38%
3%
1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
44%
51%
5%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
47%
50%
3%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
48%
49%
3%
5,925
$100,000 or more
53%
45%
3%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
56%
37%
4%
4%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
55%
38%
4%
3%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
56%
37%
4%
3%
5,925
$100,000 or more
63%
30%
4%
3%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
45%
46%
9%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
46%
47%
7%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
47%
47%
6%
5,925
$100,000 or more
52%
42%
6%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
41%
53%
2%
4%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
42%
54%
2%
2%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
41%
56%
2%
1%
5,925
$100,000 or more
44%
53%
2%
1%
4,167
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 Heaven by household income
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
22%
28%
3%
42%
5%
6,707
$30,000-$49,999
20%
31%
3%
43%
3%
4,285
$50,000-$99,999
23%
33%
3%
39%
3%
5,925
$100,000 or more
26%
34%
4%
34%
3%
4,167
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.