Educational distribution among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by religious group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who have completed…
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Religious tradition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Buddhist
22%
40%
25%
13%
104
Catholic
44%
29%
17%
9%
2,731
Evangelical Protestant
43%
40%
12%
5%
2,356
Hindu
7%
15%
27%
51%
111
Historically Black Protestant
54%
33%
8%
5%
652
Jewish
16%
19%
31%
33%
426
Mainline Protestant
32%
33%
20%
14%
2,505
Orthodox Christian
29%
32%
20%
19%
102
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
42%
31%
17%
10%
1,665
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
25%
32%
27%
16%
3,295
Some college
31%
34%
24%
10%
3,103
College
22%
41%
26%
11%
2,740
Post-graduate degree
10%
46%
29%
15%
1,845
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
18%
12%
26%
32%
10%
1%
3,295
Some college
21%
18%
27%
28%
6%
< 1%
3,103
College
10%
20%
33%
30%
7%
1%
2,740
Post-graduate degree
2%
16%
39%
35%
8%
1%
1,845
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
51%
49%
3,339
Some college
47%
53%
3,140
College
48%
52%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
47%
53%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
57%
15%
2%
22%
4%
3,302
Some college
65%
13%
4%
13%
4%
3,111
College
73%
8%
7%
9%
3%
2,764
Post-graduate degree
73%
7%
11%
5%
3%
1,858
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
18%
10%
72%
3,270
Some college
11%
12%
77%
3,110
College
14%
10%
75%
2,784
Post-graduate degree
19%
10%
71%
1,870
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
51%
22%
18%
9%
2,908
Some college
30%
23%
30%
16%
2,816
College
13%
16%
33%
38%
2,532
Post-graduate degree
7%
10%
32%
52%
1,685
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
39%
9%
16%
7%
29%
3,329
Some college
43%
9%
14%
4%
30%
3,131
College
56%
8%
10%
3%
24%
2,781
Post-graduate degree
67%
6%
9%
4%
15%
1,883
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
29%
71%
3,329
Some college
31%
69%
3,133
College
34%
66%
2,792
Post-graduate degree
36%
64%
1,876
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
66%
24%
5%
1%
3%
1%
3,339
Some college
65%
23%
5%
1%
4%
2%
3,140
College
55%
28%
7%
< 1%
8%
2%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
47%
31%
10%
1%
8%
3%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
52%
37%
8%
2%
< 1%
3,339
Some college
46%
40%
10%
3%
1%
3,140
College
36%
44%
15%
4%
< 1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
32%
46%
17%
5%
1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
54%
22%
10%
14%
1%
3,339
Some college
52%
22%
9%
17%
1%
3,140
College
44%
22%
10%
23%
1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
40%
24%
11%
24%
1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
10%
14%
15%
61%
1%
3,339
Some college
7%
12%
14%
66%
< 1%
3,140
College
6%
8%
13%
72%
1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
6%
8%
12%
74%
< 1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
32%
10%
5%
50%
2%
3,339
Some college
34%
10%
5%
51%
1%
3,140
College
35%
10%
7%
47%
1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
34%
12%
7%
45%
1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
52%
18%
13%
16%
1%
3,339
Some college
54%
20%
12%
13%
1%
3,140
College
51%
21%
15%
12%
1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
48%
21%
16%
14%
1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Educational distribution
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
39%
14%
14%
31%
2%
3,339
Some college
44%
17%
15%
23%
1%
3,140
College
43%
19%
17%
20%
1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
43%
21%
17%
18%
1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
28%
8%
53%
9%
2%
3,339
Some college
25%
12%
53%
7%
2%
3,140
College
19%
17%
49%
12%
3%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
15%
19%
47%
16%
3%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
29%
69%
1%
1%
3,339
Some college
31%
67%
1%
1%
3,140
College
29%
69%
1%
1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
25%
73%
2%
< 1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
25%
17%
13%
45%
1%
3,339
Some college
24%
16%
14%
45%
1%
3,140
College
17%
12%
13%
57%
< 1%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
14%
12%
15%
58%
< 1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
38%
31%
3%
21%
7%
3,339
Some college
21%
35%
2%
31%
10%
3,140
College
12%
31%
2%
48%
8%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
7%
27%
1%
55%
10%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
84%
11%
5%
3,339
Some college
80%
14%
6%
3,140
College
68%
25%
7%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
58%
32%
9%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
67%
26%
7%
3,339
Some college
63%
30%
8%
3,140
College
47%
44%
8%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
36%
54%
10%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
34%
21%
45%
3,339
Some college
39%
16%
45%
3,140
College
38%
12%
50%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
30%
12%
58%
1,887
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Political ideology among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
37%
33%
22%
8%
3,339
Some college
34%
40%
22%
5%
3,140
College
27%
41%
29%
3%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
20%
41%
37%
3%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
43%
52%
3%
3%
3,339
Some college
55%
39%
3%
3%
3,140
College
55%
39%
3%
3%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
48%
46%
3%
2%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
45%
50%
3%
2%
3,339
Some college
47%
48%
4%
1%
3,140
College
44%
51%
3%
2%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
33%
61%
4%
1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
51%
44%
5%
3,339
Some college
59%
37%
4%
3,140
College
69%
29%
2%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
75%
22%
3%
1,887
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Views about homosexuality among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
62%
31%
3%
4%
3,339
Some college
71%
22%
5%
3%
3,140
College
79%
15%
3%
2%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
82%
13%
3%
2%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …same-sex marriage
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Educational distribution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
50%
40%
10%
3,339
Some college
62%
30%
8%
3,140
College
72%
22%
5%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
76%
18%
6%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
44%
51%
2%
3%
3,339
Some college
36%
60%
2%
2%
3,140
College
30%
66%
2%
2%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
23%
74%
2%
1%
1,887
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by educational group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
High school or less
28%
26%
3%
38%
5%
3,339
Some college
29%
35%
4%
29%
2%
3,140
College
44%
30%
5%
18%
3%
2,799
Post-graduate degree
54%
25%
6%
13%
2%
1,887
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.