Age distribution among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
14%
29%
30%
26%
623
2007
20%
35%
25%
20%
475
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
10%
10%
24%
37%
17%
2%
623
2007
< 1%
14%
24%
38%
20%
4%
475
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
42%
58%
632
2007
39%
61%
487
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Racial and ethnic composition among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
54%
19%
1%
23%
3%
626
2007
59%
18%
2%
17%
4%
484
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
24%
8%
68%
620
2007
20%
8%
72%
484
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Income distribution among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
38%
22%
26%
14%
541
2007
34%
22%
28%
16%
397
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
47%
31%
14%
8%
627
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Marital status among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
53%
4%
15%
9%
18%
630
2007
55%
3%
12%
11%
19%
485
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
27%
73%
630
2007
28%
72%
485
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Belief in God among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
88%
9%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
632
2007
94%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
1%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
11%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
632
2007
89%
9%
1%
< 1%
1%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
64%
26%
9%
1%
632
2007
64%
26%
9%
1%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
84%
10%
3%
3%
< 1%
632
2007
83%
13%
2%
2%
1%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
47%
10%
9%
33%
2%
632
2007
45%
13%
10%
32%
< 1%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
57%
7%
2%
32%
3%
632
2007
55%
7%
4%
30%
3%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
11%
5%
6%
< 1%
632
2007
77%
8%
8%
5%
2%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
14%
9%
23%
3%
632
2007
45%
13%
12%
24%
6%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
49%
49%
1%
1%
632
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
60%
13%
8%
19%
1%
632
2007
63%
12%
6%
18%
1%
487
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Interpreting scripture among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
60%
25%
5%
6%
4%
632
2007
55%
28%
5%
5%
6%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
8%
5%
632
2007
88%
6%
6%
487
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Belief in Hell among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
80%
14%
6%
632
2007
80%
13%
7%
487
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Party affiliation among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
46%
20%
34%
632
2007
44%
19%
37%
487
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Political ideology among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
56%
23%
14%
7%
632
2007
50%
29%
11%
11%
487
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Views about size of government among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
42%
4%
4%
632
2007
40%
47%
6%
7%
487
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
49%
45%
5%
1%
632
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Views about abortion among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
33%
62%
5%
632
2007
30%
63%
7%
487
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Views about homosexuality among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
48%
5%
6%
632
2007
27%
61%
6%
5%
487
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Views about same-sex marriage among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
63%
8%
632
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Views about environmental regulation among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
48%
48%
2%
3%
632
2007
32%
56%
3%
9%
487
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Views about human evolution among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Florida 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
2014
11%
25%
2%
57%
5%
632
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