DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201422%39%28%11%382
200724%47%24%5%158
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201417%12%33%33%5%1%382
2007< 1%20%36%35%8%1%158
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201474%26%388
200775%25%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201481%4%6%5%4%384
200780%4%3%10%3%160
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201410%13%78%385
200713%6%81%160
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201431%27%28%14%387
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201460%7%6%2%26%387
200761%6%10%1%23%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201427%73%385
200734%66%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201429%19%13%1%29%9%388
200736%23%6%< 1%25%9%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201411%20%27%41%< 1%388
200712%28%23%36%1%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20145%24%71%< 1%388
20077%25%68%< 1%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201416%10%5%68%1%388
200716%12%9%62%1%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20147%1%1%91%< 1%388
20078%4%2%84%1%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201420%9%4%67%< 1%388
200720%7%6%66%1%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201435%13%13%38%1%388
200736%9%18%32%5%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201440%16%15%29%< 1%388
200733%13%20%32%2%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201410%14%62%14%< 1%388
20071%21%71%5%2%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201432%65%1%2%388
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20148%3%5%84%< 1%388
20078%5%7%78%2%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
20148%13%1%71%7%388
20079%13%< 1%71%7%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201432%56%12%388
200739%48%13%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201422%68%10%388
200726%61%13%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201467%13%20%388
200763%14%23%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201440%40%15%4%388
200741%37%17%5%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201485%12%1%2%388
200775%22%1%2%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201471%24%3%2%388
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201469%25%5%388
200764%34%3%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201474%19%3%4%388
200767%24%4%5%163
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201466%27%7%388
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201465%16%3%11%4%388
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.