Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201441%35%20%4%659
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Political ideology among adults in the Dallas metro area by religious group

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evangelical Protestant57%29%12%3%248
Mainline Protestant33%40%23%4%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%47%26%7%103
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are ages…

Political ideology18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Conservative20%39%29%12%265
Moderate29%37%20%14%231
Liberal22%49%20%8%121
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Generational cohort among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…

Political ideologyYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Conservative11%13%36%31%8%2%265
Moderate18%21%27%24%9%1%231
Liberal13%18%40%23%5%1%121
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Gender composition among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…

Political ideologyMenWomenSample size
Conservative51%49%275
Moderate43%57%234
Liberal53%47%123
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who identify as…

Political ideologyWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Conservative59%16%1%20%3%270
Moderate54%12%4%24%5%232
Liberal49%14%3%28%5%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…

Political ideologyImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Conservative18%7%75%274
Moderate18%13%69%233
Liberal27%8%64%122
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Income distribution among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who have a household income of…

Political ideologyLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Conservative34%18%26%22%239
Moderate33%23%25%19%219
Liberal37%23%25%15%113
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Educational distribution among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who have completed…

Political ideologyHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Conservative41%31%21%7%274
Moderate35%35%21%9%234
Liberal44%28%16%12%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…

Political ideologyMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Conservative54%9%14%6%18%275
Moderate42%7%15%6%30%233
Liberal36%18%18%5%23%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…

Political ideologyParentsNon-parentsSample size
Conservative39%61%275
Moderate33%67%233
Liberal42%58%123
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say they…

Political ideologyBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Conservative83%11%2%1%3%< 1%275
Moderate66%22%3%< 1%7%1%234
Liberal49%27%5%< 1%15%4%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say religion is…

Political ideologyVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Conservative73%19%6%2%< 1%275
Moderate60%25%6%8%< 1%234
Liberal42%31%11%15%1%123
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who attend religious services…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative52%30%18%< 1%275
Moderate37%40%23%< 1%234
Liberal26%33%40%1%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who pray…

Political ideologyAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative74%11%3%11%1%275
Moderate61%17%4%18%< 1%234
Liberal50%10%8%30%2%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who attend prayer group…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative40%13%8%38%< 1%275
Moderate26%11%8%55%< 1%234
Liberal21%17%3%58%< 1%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who meditate…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative47%11%1%40%1%275
Moderate41%7%7%43%2%234
Liberal40%8%4%45%2%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative67%14%10%8%1%275
Moderate63%11%12%13%1%234
Liberal56%11%8%25%< 1%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative52%14%8%25%1%275
Moderate44%17%19%20%1%234
Liberal51%13%13%22%1%123
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Political ideologyReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Conservative58%8%30%4%1%275
Moderate36%9%43%10%1%234
Liberal23%10%49%16%3%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say…

Political ideologyThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative49%50%1%1%275
Moderate29%70%1%< 1%234
Liberal26%72%1%1%123
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 in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative55%12%8%25%1%275
Moderate35%12%13%38%1%234
Liberal28%13%12%46%1%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say the holy scripture is…

Political ideologyWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative51%32%1%12%4%275
Moderate34%28%3%28%7%234
Liberal20%22%1%53%5%123
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who …in heaven

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative83%11%7%275
Moderate78%15%7%234
Liberal53%34%12%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who …in hell

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative78%18%4%275
Moderate61%29%10%234
Liberal39%54%7%123
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who identify as…

Political ideologyRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Conservative65%13%22%275
Moderate35%17%48%234
Liberal13%17%70%123
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 in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who would rather have…

Political ideologySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Conservative65%31%1%3%275
Moderate48%45%2%5%234
Liberal29%65%4%2%123
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 in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say government aid to the poor…

Political ideologyDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative59%36%3%2%275
Moderate42%49%4%5%234
Liberal31%65%4%< 1%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say abortion should be…

Political ideologyLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Conservative38%60%2%275
Moderate52%41%7%234
Liberal69%30%2%123
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 Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say homosexuality…

Political ideologyShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative40%53%4%3%275
Moderate70%23%2%5%234
Liberal79%18%1%2%123
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 in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who …same-sex marriage

Political ideologyStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Conservative29%63%8%275
Moderate58%34%7%234
Liberal74%19%7%123
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 in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say…

Political ideologyStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative52%43%4%1%275
Moderate24%73%2%1%234
Liberal21%78%< 1%1%123
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 in the Dallas metro area by political ideology

% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say humans…

Political ideologyEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Conservative15%24%5%52%4%275
Moderate25%32%3%35%4%234
Liberal44%27%1%25%3%123
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.