DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201432%37%21%10%2,339
200727%42%23%8%1,550
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Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201420%20%28%25%6%< 1%2,339
2007< 1%20%35%34%9%2%1,550
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Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201452%48%2,375
200759%41%1,578
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201475%5%6%10%4%2,340
200781%4%5%7%4%1,557
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201412%14%74%2,341
20079%9%82%1,561
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Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201427%21%29%23%2,150
200723%23%32%23%1,334
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Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201433%33%20%14%2,365
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Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201441%11%10%3%35%2,366
200748%10%12%3%26%1,566
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201424%76%2,365
200731%69%1,572
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases 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
201416%24%16%1%36%7%2,375
200720%30%14%1%26%10%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
2014< 1%< 1%48%51%1%2,375
2007< 1%< 1%45%53%3%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20141%17%82%< 1%2,375
2007< 1%14%85%< 1%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201410%8%7%75%< 1%2,375
200710%8%8%73%1%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20141%1%2%96%< 1%2,375
20071%1%1%97%1%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201423%10%5%61%1%2,375
200722%6%5%66%1%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases 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
201437%15%12%34%2%2,375
200730%11%11%44%4%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases 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
201443%16%14%26%1%2,375
200738%14%14%32%2%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20142%17%63%17%1%2,375
20071%17%70%10%2%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201418%81%1%< 1%2,375
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Frequency of reading scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20143%3%4%91%< 1%2,375
20072%3%3%91%1%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases 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
20143%7%< 1%84%6%2,375
20073%7%1%80%9%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201428%61%11%2,375
200728%59%13%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201419%73%9%2,375
200720%70%10%1,578
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201422%19%58%2,375
200719%22%59%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201415%36%42%7%2,375
200714%40%39%7%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201448%45%3%4%2,375
200744%44%5%7%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201438%57%3%2%2,375
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201489%8%1%1%2,375
200780%13%4%3%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201487%10%3%2,375
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases 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
201424%72%2%2%2,375
200717%77%3%3%1,578
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases 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
201475%11%4%8%2%2,375
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.