Religious composition of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201413%36%30%21%1,773
200716%42%27%16%2,183
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Generational cohort among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20146%12%30%36%14%1%1,773
2007< 1%11%32%37%17%3%2,183
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Gender composition among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201445%55%1,784
200748%52%2,201
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201460%20%1%15%4%1,771
200765%19%2%11%4%2,192
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201414%7%79%1,769
200710%5%85%2,191
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Educational distribution among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201452%35%9%3%1,781
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Marital status among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201456%5%15%7%17%1,782
200758%6%14%6%15%2,195
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%1,781
200740%60%2,199
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201491%8%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,784
200793%6%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,201
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201484%13%1%1%< 1%1,784
200782%15%1%1%< 1%2,201
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Attendance at religious services among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201459%28%13%< 1%1,784
200762%27%11%< 1%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201479%12%3%5%< 1%1,784
200779%12%3%5%< 1%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%11%11%32%< 1%1,784
200742%12%10%35%< 1%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%7%3%36%2%1,784
200750%7%4%38%2%2,201
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201476%11%5%7%1%1,784
200767%12%10%9%2%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%16%10%28%2%1,784
200735%15%12%33%4%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201460%3%30%5%2%1,784
200752%5%39%2%2%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201447%51%1%1%1,784
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%11%7%19%1%1,784
200759%11%6%22%1%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%5%4%1,784
200792%4%5%2,201
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Belief in Hell among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201484%12%4%1,784
200786%10%5%2,201
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201447%14%39%1,784
200743%14%43%2,201
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Political ideology among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201454%27%15%5%1,784
200754%28%13%5%2,201
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Views about size of government among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201455%40%2%2%1,784
200742%50%3%5%2,201
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201455%41%3%1%1,784
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Views about abortion among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201434%64%3%1,784
200734%62%5%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%56%4%3%1,784
200727%65%4%4%2,201
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201426%67%7%1,784
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201450%46%2%2%1,784
200737%56%3%5%2,201
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Views about human evolution among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
20149%22%2%63%3%1,784
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