DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201438%38%17%7%1,198
200737%41%14%8%888
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Generational cohort among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201424%23%28%19%5%< 1%1,198
2007< 1%29%37%25%7%2%888
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Gender composition among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201458%42%1,216
200758%42%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201453%17%3%22%5%1,192
200763%13%2%17%5%884
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201419%7%74%1,175
200715%7%78%890
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Income distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201451%21%19%9%1,045
200743%24%21%12%769
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 who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201460%28%8%4%1,210
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Marital status among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201434%10%12%3%40%1,209
200747%12%10%3%27%897
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201433%67%1,212
200743%57%901
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular 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
201452%25%9%< 1%11%2%1,216
200759%23%6%< 1%8%4%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201430%30%20%18%1%1,216
200731%32%20%16%1%901
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 who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201411%34%54%< 1%1,216
200710%29%60%< 1%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201437%16%9%38%1%1,216
200738%16%8%37%1%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201413%6%5%75%< 1%1,216
200712%5%4%77%1%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%8%3%58%2%1,216
200727%6%3%60%3%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular 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
201443%15%10%30%2%1,216
200738%13%11%34%3%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular 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
201441%15%10%33%2%1,216
200735%12%14%35%3%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201418%12%56%11%2%1,216
200714%10%65%7%4%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%69%2%2%1,216
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201423%9%6%61%1%1,216
200720%10%7%63%1%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201427%22%3%41%8%1,216
200728%21%2%38%11%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201465%26%9%1,216
200765%23%12%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201453%38%9%1,216
200751%38%11%901
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 who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201431%33%36%1,216
200733%27%40%901
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 who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201431%33%25%11%1,216
200731%38%20%12%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201446%49%2%3%1,216
200737%55%3%5%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201445%48%4%2%1,216
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 who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201461%29%5%5%1,216
200751%40%4%5%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201452%38%9%1,216
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular 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
201441%52%3%5%1,216
200735%55%4%6%901
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are nothing in particular 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
201436%22%5%32%5%1,216
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.