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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Chicago metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who …same-sex marriage
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Religious tradition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
63%
28%
9%
276
Evangelical Protestant
37%
54%
9%
133
Mainline Protestant
67%
24%
9%
124
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
82%
14%
4%
170
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
29%
38%
23%
10%
542
Oppose/strongly oppose
11%
37%
27%
24%
242
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
20%
17%
30%
27%
6%
< 1%
542
Oppose/strongly oppose
8%
8%
33%
30%
18%
4%
242
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
55%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
58%
42%
246
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
61%
14%
4%
17%
4%
545
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
20%
3%
19%
2%
240
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
12%
17%
70%
548
Oppose/strongly oppose
22%
14%
64%
245
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
27%
21%
28%
24%
480
Oppose/strongly oppose
37%
21%
27%
15%
216
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
32%
32%
22%
14%
548
Oppose/strongly oppose
53%
23%
16%
8%
244
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
42%
10%
12%
3%
33%
546
Oppose/strongly oppose
53%
5%
12%
8%
22%
245
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
28%
72%
550
Oppose/strongly oppose
25%
75%
246
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Belief in God among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
45%
31%
8%
< 1%
13%
3%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
78%
15%
3%
< 1%
3%
1%
246
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
36%
31%
19%
14%
< 1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
69%
21%
6%
4%
< 1%
246
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
20%
41%
39%
< 1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
48%
31%
21%
1%
246
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
37%
22%
9%
32%
< 1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
65%
15%
7%
11%
2%
246
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
8%
7%
7%
78%
< 1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
32%
13%
8%
47%
< 1%
246
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
36%
7%
4%
53%
< 1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
46%
8%
9%
36%
1%
246
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
48%
19%
13%
19%
1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
65%
17%
6%
12%
1%
246
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
44%
16%
15%
23%
1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
46%
13%
12%
27%
2%
246
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
17%
15%
51%
15%
2%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
48%
6%
39%
5%
2%
246
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
39%
59%
1%
1%
246
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
16%
12%
11%
61%
1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
46%
12%
8%
34%
1%
246
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
15%
29%
< 1%
48%
7%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
45%
31%
5%
17%
3%
246
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
64%
29%
6%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
82%
13%
5%
246
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
47%
44%
9%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
71%
22%
7%
246
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
25%
16%
58%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
46%
16%
38%
246
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 Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
20%
41%
35%
4%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
47%
28%
18%
7%
246
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Views about size of government among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
44%
49%
3%
3%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
57%
40%
2%
1%
246
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
36%
61%
2%
2%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
48%
48%
4%
< 1%
246
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Views about abortion among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
74%
24%
2%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
38%
60%
2%
246
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago metro area who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
94%
4%
1%
1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
22%
72%
3%
3%
246
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
28%
69%
2%
1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
47%
50%
1%
2%
246
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Views about human evolution among adults in the Chicago metro area by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Chicago 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
Strongly favor/favor
51%
27%
3%
18%
1%
551
Oppose/strongly oppose
20%
26%
2%
47%
5%
246
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