Age distribution among Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
21%
33%
25%
21%
1,800
$30,000-$49,999
16%
35%
25%
24%
1,140
$50,000-$99,999
16%
34%
33%
17%
1,701
$100,000 or more
12%
40%
37%
12%
1,439
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
12%
14%
27%
31%
14%
2%
1,800
$30,000-$49,999
9%
14%
28%
32%
16%
1%
1,140
$50,000-$99,999
11%
11%
29%
38%
11%
1%
1,701
$100,000 or more
9%
6%
37%
42%
6%
< 1%
1,439
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
42%
58%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
46%
54%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
51%
49%
1,720
$100,000 or more
55%
45%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
37%
3%
3%
55%
2%
1,803
$30,000-$49,999
59%
3%
3%
33%
2%
1,140
$50,000-$99,999
75%
2%
3%
18%
2%
1,704
$100,000 or more
81%
2%
2%
12%
2%
1,436
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
44%
16%
40%
1,789
$30,000-$49,999
26%
17%
58%
1,146
$50,000-$99,999
14%
14%
72%
1,719
$100,000 or more
10%
12%
77%
1,445
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
71%
22%
5%
2%
1,803
$30,000-$49,999
46%
33%
15%
5%
1,150
$50,000-$99,999
29%
35%
23%
13%
1,718
$100,000 or more
18%
23%
32%
27%
1,452
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
33%
12%
19%
11%
25%
1,809
$30,000-$49,999
47%
8%
14%
7%
24%
1,148
$50,000-$99,999
63%
7%
8%
3%
19%
1,720
$100,000 or more
73%
5%
6%
2%
14%
1,451
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
33%
67%
1,809
$30,000-$49,999
29%
71%
1,148
$50,000-$99,999
29%
71%
1,714
$100,000 or more
37%
63%
1,453
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.
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
63%
28%
6%
2%
< 1%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
56%
35%
7%
2%
< 1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
51%
36%
10%
3%
< 1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
50%
37%
10%
2%
< 1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
39%
38%
22%
1%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
38%
41%
20%
< 1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
39%
42%
18%
< 1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
37%
45%
18%
< 1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
62%
19%
6%
12%
1%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
58%
21%
6%
14%
1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
56%
22%
7%
15%
< 1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
51%
24%
10%
15%
< 1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
22%
13%
9%
55%
1%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
16%
7%
11%
66%
< 1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
13%
8%
11%
67%
< 1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
12%
7%
10%
71%
< 1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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%
10%
4%
37%
2%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
39%
8%
5%
47%
1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
34%
8%
5%
52%
1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
34%
8%
6%
52%
1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
59%
16%
9%
15%
1%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
56%
18%
12%
14%
1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
55%
18%
13%
13%
1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
53%
19%
13%
13%
2%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
46%
14%
13%
26%
1%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
41%
15%
15%
28%
1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
39%
16%
16%
28%
1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
38%
19%
19%
23%
1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
33%
9%
44%
11%
2%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
31%
8%
49%
10%
2%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
28%
10%
50%
10%
2%
1,720
$100,000 or more
26%
12%
51%
9%
2%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
25%
71%
1%
2%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
30%
68%
< 1%
2%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
33%
66%
1%
< 1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
38%
61%
1%
< 1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
32%
14%
9%
44%
1%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
24%
12%
11%
52%
< 1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
21%
9%
12%
58%
< 1%
1,720
$100,000 or more
18%
11%
11%
61%
< 1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
39%
27%
3%
23%
7%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
24%
39%
3%
27%
7%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
14%
44%
2%
32%
7%
1,720
$100,000 or more
12%
41%
2%
38%
7%
1,454
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 Heaven among Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
85%
10%
5%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
87%
9%
4%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
86%
11%
3%
1,720
$100,000 or more
83%
12%
5%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
64%
27%
8%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
64%
29%
7%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
63%
30%
7%
1,720
$100,000 or more
61%
32%
8%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
26%
23%
51%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
37%
17%
46%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
45%
12%
43%
1,720
$100,000 or more
54%
9%
37%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
33%
32%
29%
6%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
36%
38%
22%
4%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
40%
39%
18%
3%
1,720
$100,000 or more
39%
42%
19%
1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
28%
66%
3%
3%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
49%
46%
2%
3%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
61%
33%
2%
3%
1,720
$100,000 or more
68%
28%
3%
2%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
35%
59%
4%
2%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
50%
45%
4%
1%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
54%
41%
3%
2%
1,720
$100,000 or more
55%
42%
3%
1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
42%
52%
6%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
51%
45%
4%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
52%
44%
4%
1,720
$100,000 or more
56%
42%
2%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
68%
24%
3%
4%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
70%
23%
3%
3%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
71%
21%
4%
3%
1,720
$100,000 or more
76%
18%
4%
3%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
55%
34%
11%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
57%
35%
7%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
59%
34%
7%
1,720
$100,000 or more
63%
30%
6%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
39%
54%
2%
5%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
39%
58%
1%
2%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
38%
58%
2%
2%
1,720
$100,000 or more
40%
57%
2%
1%
1,454
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 Catholics by household income
% of Catholics 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
30%
25%
4%
36%
6%
1,812
$30,000-$49,999
29%
34%
4%
31%
3%
1,151
$50,000-$99,999
33%
39%
3%
22%
3%
1,720
$100,000 or more
36%
36%
4%
21%
2%
1,454
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.