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Views about size of government among adults in the Atlanta metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who would rather have…
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Religious tradition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Evangelical Protestant
66%
33%
2%
< 1%
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.
Age distribution among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
19%
39%
27%
15%
280
Bigger government; more services
29%
41%
21%
9%
189
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
13%
13%
33%
31%
10%
< 1%
280
Bigger government; more services
21%
15%
33%
24%
5%
1%
189
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
54%
46%
286
Bigger government; more services
42%
58%
192
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 in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
74%
14%
1%
5%
6%
280
Bigger government; more services
31%
51%
1%
12%
4%
188
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
8%
8%
84%
285
Bigger government; more services
15%
5%
80%
185
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
18%
20%
33%
30%
261
Bigger government; more services
39%
22%
23%
16%
178
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
30%
33%
22%
16%
285
Bigger government; more services
51%
24%
12%
12%
188
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
53%
4%
11%
8%
25%
284
Bigger government; more services
41%
5%
17%
3%
33%
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.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
30%
70%
284
Bigger government; more services
32%
68%
192
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Belief in God among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
68%
17%
5%
< 1%
6%
4%
286
Bigger government; more services
78%
13%
3%
< 1%
6%
< 1%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
53%
24%
12%
10%
1%
286
Bigger government; more services
68%
18%
8%
6%
< 1%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
38%
32%
29%
< 1%
286
Bigger government; more services
49%
33%
19%
< 1%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
59%
14%
4%
22%
1%
286
Bigger government; more services
70%
10%
4%
14%
2%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
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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
Smaller government; fewer services
29%
11%
9%
51%
< 1%
286
Bigger government; more services
33%
13%
9%
45%
< 1%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
43%
10%
3%
43%
2%
286
Bigger government; more services
43%
12%
5%
39%
2%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
59%
17%
10%
12%
2%
286
Bigger government; more services
62%
16%
12%
8%
2%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
13%
10%
27%
1%
286
Bigger government; more services
40%
22%
15%
22%
2%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
43%
9%
39%
7%
2%
286
Bigger government; more services
46%
10%
32%
10%
3%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
48%
50%
1%
< 1%
286
Bigger government; more services
28%
70%
1%
< 1%
192
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
45%
12%
7%
35%
< 1%
286
Bigger government; more services
51%
12%
6%
31%
< 1%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
28%
33%
2%
28%
8%
286
Bigger government; more services
37%
32%
2%
25%
4%
192
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
74%
16%
10%
286
Bigger government; more services
80%
17%
3%
192
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 in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
63%
29%
8%
286
Bigger government; more services
67%
28%
5%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
61%
16%
23%
286
Bigger government; more services
13%
16%
70%
192
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 in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
53%
31%
12%
4%
286
Bigger government; more services
32%
32%
30%
7%
192
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
67%
25%
4%
4%
286
Bigger government; more services
22%
75%
2%
1%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
49%
47%
3%
286
Bigger government; more services
54%
44%
3%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
60%
33%
4%
3%
286
Bigger government; more services
61%
33%
3%
2%
192
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
47%
46%
8%
286
Bigger government; more services
49%
44%
7%
192
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
45%
50%
2%
3%
286
Bigger government; more services
25%
73%
1%
1%
192
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Views about human evolution among adults in the Atlanta metro area by views about size of government
% of adults in the Atlanta metro area 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
Smaller government; fewer services
26%
29%
2%
38%
5%
286
Bigger government; more services
33%
24%
2%
35%
6%
192
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