Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201443%35%15%6%495
200748%28%19%5%570
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Political ideology among adults in South Carolina by religious group

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evangelical Protestant60%28%8%5%169
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who are ages…

Political ideology18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Conservative15%35%29%21%213
Moderate28%29%28%14%166
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Generational cohort among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Political ideologyYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Conservative9%10%32%36%14%< 1%213
Moderate20%14%23%33%8%1%166
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Gender composition among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Political ideologyMenWomenSample size
Conservative49%51%218
Moderate43%57%170
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who identify as…

Political ideologyWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Conservative74%19%< 1%4%3%218
Moderate66%29%1%4%< 1%169
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Immigrant status among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Political ideologyImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Conservative5%5%90%216
Moderate4%3%92%169
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Income distribution among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who have a household income of…

Political ideologyLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Conservative39%18%33%10%186
Moderate32%24%26%19%146
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Educational distribution among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who have completed…

Political ideologyHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Conservative44%36%13%7%218
Moderate39%34%16%12%170
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Marital status among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Political ideologyMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Conservative53%6%16%7%18%216
Moderate42%10%16%8%23%170
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Political ideologyParentsNon-parentsSample size
Conservative29%71%218
Moderate35%65%169
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say they…

Political ideologyBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Conservative88%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%218
Moderate65%21%4%1%4%4%170
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say religion is…

Political ideologyVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Conservative82%13%3%1%1%218
Moderate63%21%11%5%< 1%170
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Attendance at religious services among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who attend religious services…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative57%30%13%1%218
Moderate42%36%21%1%170
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Frequency of prayer among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who pray…

Political ideologyAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative78%12%2%7%1%218
Moderate58%18%5%16%2%170
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 South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who attend prayer group…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative42%14%11%32%1%218
Moderate29%7%9%54%1%170
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Frequency of meditation among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who meditate…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative53%3%3%38%3%218
Moderate39%5%7%47%1%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative76%8%6%9%2%218
Moderate61%16%10%12%1%170
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 South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative48%14%12%26%1%218
Moderate52%13%15%20%< 1%170
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Political ideologyReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Conservative64%4%26%3%3%218
Moderate35%12%43%6%4%170
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 South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say…

Political ideologyThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative52%44%2%1%218
Moderate26%72%2%< 1%170
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 South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative62%13%10%15%< 1%218
Moderate44%11%3%40%2%170
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 South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say the holy scripture is…

Political ideologyWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative64%25%1%7%3%218
Moderate35%31%2%24%9%170
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Belief in Heaven among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who …in heaven

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative87%6%7%218
Moderate79%13%8%170
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Belief in Hell among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who …in hell

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative81%9%11%218
Moderate65%25%11%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who identify as…

Political ideologyRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Conservative62%17%22%218
Moderate37%14%49%170
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 South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who would rather have…

Political ideologySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Conservative65%31%1%3%218
Moderate52%37%4%8%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say government aid to the poor…

Political ideologyDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative57%35%5%3%218
Moderate36%56%6%2%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say abortion should be…

Political ideologyLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Conservative25%68%7%218
Moderate57%40%3%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say homosexuality…

Political ideologyShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative37%56%5%3%218
Moderate61%32%3%4%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who …same-sex marriage

Political ideologyStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Conservative24%68%8%218
Moderate49%45%5%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say…

Political ideologyStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative53%43%1%3%218
Moderate36%58%4%3%170
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults in South Carolina by political ideology

% of adults in South Carolina who say humans…

Political ideologyEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Conservative10%27%1%59%3%218
Moderate28%30%3%32%7%170
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.