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Views about abortion among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say abortion should be…
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Religious tradition
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
54%
42%
4%
163
Evangelical Protestant
58%
39%
3%
113
Historically Black Protestant
69%
25%
5%
112
Mainline Protestant
72%
24%
3%
153
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
77%
20%
3%
232
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
22%
40%
28%
10%
639
Illegal in all/most cases
28%
43%
15%
14%
212
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
11%
20%
31%
31%
7%
< 1%
639
Illegal in all/most cases
13%
21%
37%
20%
8%
< 1%
212
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
48%
52%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
51%
49%
223
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
56%
24%
7%
9%
5%
650
Illegal in all/most cases
41%
25%
8%
23%
3%
219
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
21%
12%
67%
643
Illegal in all/most cases
33%
4%
63%
220
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
16%
15%
31%
38%
599
Illegal in all/most cases
33%
20%
26%
21%
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.
Educational distribution among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
24%
26%
24%
26%
651
Illegal in all/most cases
41%
21%
24%
14%
223
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
43%
9%
13%
4%
31%
652
Illegal in all/most cases
48%
5%
14%
7%
26%
222
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
29%
71%
652
Illegal in all/most cases
35%
65%
223
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Belief in God among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
50%
21%
8%
< 1%
15%
5%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
79%
15%
1%
< 1%
2%
2%
223
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
40%
26%
16%
17%
< 1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
72%
19%
4%
4%
1%
223
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
24%
36%
40%
< 1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
53%
28%
19%
1%
223
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
37%
22%
6%
34%
1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
69%
18%
2%
8%
2%
223
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
16%
7%
8%
69%
< 1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
35%
15%
6%
43%
1%
223
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
36%
15%
5%
44%
< 1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
47%
12%
5%
35%
2%
223
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
52%
17%
13%
17%
1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
65%
16%
11%
7%
1%
223
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
42%
21%
17%
19%
1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
52%
14%
10%
22%
3%
223
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
21%
13%
46%
16%
4%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
59%
11%
23%
6%
1%
223
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
50%
49%
< 1%
< 1%
223
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
20%
11%
5%
63%
< 1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
55%
14%
7%
23%
< 1%
223
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
17%
21%
2%
50%
10%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
39%
31%
7%
19%
5%
223
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
60%
33%
7%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
83%
12%
5%
223
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
44%
50%
7%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
74%
22%
5%
223
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Party affiliation among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
24%
12%
64%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
41%
22%
37%
223
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Political ideology among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
16%
41%
37%
7%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
44%
36%
14%
5%
223
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Views about size of government among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
41%
54%
2%
3%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
44%
53%
< 1%
3%
223
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
31%
65%
3%
2%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
45%
46%
6%
3%
223
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
82%
16%
1%
1%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
50%
41%
7%
3%
223
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
75%
21%
4%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
34%
56%
10%
223
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
20%
77%
2%
2%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
46%
50%
2%
2%
223
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Views about human evolution among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about abortion
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
Legal in all/most cases
47%
27%
5%
19%
2%
653
Illegal in all/most cases
19%
32%
1%
45%
3%
223
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