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Age distribution among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Does more harm than good
15%
29%
36%
20%
129
Does more good than harm
27%
34%
20%
18%
158
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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Does more harm than good
10%
11%
23%
41%
14%
< 1%
129
Does more good than harm
13%
23%
26%
29%
9%
< 1%
158
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Does more harm than good
54%
46%
131
Does more good than harm
43%
57%
161
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 adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Does more harm than good
50%
1%
3%
35%
10%
130
Does more good than harm
40%
2%
< 1%
47%
11%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Does more harm than good
13%
10%
77%
129
Does more good than harm
18%
7%
75%
158
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
34%
27%
23%
16%
112
Does more good than harm
39%
24%
29%
8%
136
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Does more harm than good
42%
34%
16%
8%
131
Does more good than harm
43%
32%
16%
9%
160
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Does more harm than good
48%
10%
16%
4%
22%
130
Does more good than harm
41%
12%
17%
7%
23%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Does more harm than good
32%
68%
131
Does more good than harm
27%
73%
160
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 God among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
72%
18%
3%
< 1%
5%
1%
131
Does more good than harm
56%
20%
6%
< 1%
16%
2%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
64%
19%
4%
12%
1%
131
Does more good than harm
57%
18%
8%
16%
< 1%
161
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 adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
38%
33%
29%
< 1%
131
Does more good than harm
35%
29%
36%
< 1%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
61%
10%
6%
21%
2%
131
Does more good than harm
50%
18%
3%
28%
< 1%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
25%
13%
7%
54%
< 1%
131
Does more good than harm
24%
17%
3%
56%
< 1%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
47%
9%
2%
41%
2%
131
Does more good than harm
43%
18%
1%
38%
< 1%
161
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
61%
17%
9%
12%
< 1%
131
Does more good than harm
57%
17%
6%
16%
3%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
52%
11%
11%
21%
5%
131
Does more good than harm
50%
17%
6%
27%
< 1%
161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
52%
2%
34%
11%
1%
131
Does more good than harm
32%
13%
39%
10%
6%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
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Does more harm than good
48%
47%
4%
1%
131
Does more good than harm
24%
74%
< 1%
1%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
39%
17%
3%
41%
< 1%
131
Does more good than harm
42%
8%
6%
43%
< 1%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
43%
22%
5%
24%
6%
131
Does more good than harm
27%
25%
2%
41%
6%
161
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 adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
72%
23%
5%
131
Does more good than harm
63%
30%
7%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
64%
28%
8%
131
Does more good than harm
47%
47%
6%
161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Does more harm than good
58%
11%
32%
131
Does more good than harm
23%
16%
61%
161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
51%
34%
10%
5%
131
Does more good than harm
22%
38%
33%
7%
161
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 New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
70%
27%
1%
1%
131
Does more good than harm
29%
65%
3%
3%
161
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Views about abortion among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
43%
52%
5%
131
Does more good than harm
59%
40%
1%
161
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Views about homosexuality among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
46%
43%
6%
5%
131
Does more good than harm
69%
27%
2%
2%
161
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
31%
57%
12%
131
Does more good than harm
63%
32%
5%
161
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
64%
35%
< 1%
1%
131
Does more good than harm
20%
75%
3%
3%
161
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Views about human evolution among adults in New Mexico by views about government aid to the poor
% of adults in New Mexico 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
Does more harm than good
21%
22%
8%
49%
< 1%
131
Does more good than harm
37%
29%
2%
28%
4%
161
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