Interpreting scripture among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201432%28%2%32%6%5,920
200735%27%3%26%8%6,387
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.

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Interpreting scripture among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by religious group

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic24%39%3%27%7%1,151
Evangelical Protestant56%30%3%8%4%1,606
Historically Black Protestant57%24%3%9%7%362
Mainline Protestant27%38%3%24%8%991
Mormon32%55%3%7%1%124
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%10%1%73%6%1,261
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally13%36%30%21%1,773
Word of God; not everything taken literally25%33%22%19%1,675
Word of God; other/don't know13%30%29%27%146
Not the word of God33%35%18%13%1,894
Other/don't know19%35%25%21%389
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally6%12%30%36%14%1%1,773
Word of God; not everything taken literally15%18%26%27%13%1%1,675
Word of God; other/don't know9%8%26%38%18%1%146
Not the word of God19%24%26%22%8%1%1,894
Other/don't know7%20%27%30%15%2%389
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally45%55%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally45%55%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know50%50%148
Not the word of God58%42%1,903
Other/don't know52%48%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally60%20%1%15%4%1,771
Word of God; not everything taken literally70%10%2%14%4%1,680
Word of God; other/don't know53%16%3%22%6%144
Not the word of God68%7%7%14%5%1,880
Other/don't know62%13%7%12%6%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.

Immigrant status among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally14%7%79%1,769
Word of God; not everything taken literally12%10%79%1,682
Word of God; other/don't know23%8%69%145
Not the word of God14%14%73%1,888
Other/don't know12%8%80%391
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally52%35%9%3%1,781
Word of God; not everything taken literally41%38%15%6%1,690
Word of God; other/don't know40%41%15%5%148
Not the word of God34%38%19%9%1,902
Other/don't know38%39%17%6%394
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally56%5%15%7%17%1,782
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%8%14%7%27%1,687
Word of God; other/don't know67%2%11%5%16%148
Not the word of God33%13%14%4%36%1,898
Other/don't know45%10%16%6%23%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.

Parent of children under 18 among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally31%69%1,781
Word of God; not everything taken literally29%71%1,687
Word of God; other/don't know32%68%147
Not the word of God22%78%1,902
Other/don't know26%74%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say they…

Interpreting scriptureBelieve 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
Word of God; should be taken literally91%8%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally76%21%2%< 1%1%< 1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know89%8%< 1%2%< 1%1%148
Not the word of God30%29%11%1%26%4%1,903
Other/don't know64%23%3%1%5%4%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally84%13%1%1%< 1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally62%32%5%1%< 1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know82%11%3%1%3%148
Not the word of God15%30%26%28%1%1,903
Other/don't know44%36%9%10%1%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend religious services…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally59%28%13%< 1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally42%40%17%< 1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know52%28%17%2%148
Not the word of God7%32%61%< 1%1,903
Other/don't know22%45%32%1%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally79%12%3%5%< 1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally63%21%5%11%< 1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know80%14%1%4%< 1%148
Not the word of God24%13%8%54%< 1%1,903
Other/don't know49%18%9%22%3%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend prayer group…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally45%11%11%32%< 1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally24%13%10%54%< 1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know37%13%14%35%1%148
Not the word of God4%3%5%88%< 1%1,903
Other/don't know14%5%9%71%< 1%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who meditate…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%7%3%36%2%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally39%9%2%49%1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know57%8%4%28%3%148
Not the word of God29%9%6%55%1%1,903
Other/don't know38%9%5%47%1%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally76%11%5%7%1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally61%18%9%12%< 1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know66%13%13%6%2%148
Not the word of God42%17%12%28%1%1,903
Other/don't know56%18%8%15%3%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally44%16%10%28%2%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally43%18%13%25%1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know47%13%8%26%5%148
Not the word of God47%16%15%22%< 1%1,903
Other/don't know45%12%13%28%1%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally60%3%30%5%2%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%7%47%6%2%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know52%3%31%3%10%148
Not the word of God5%18%60%15%2%1,903
Other/don't know22%10%55%6%8%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally47%51%1%1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally34%65%1%1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know41%53%4%3%148
Not the word of God18%80%1%1%1,903
Other/don't know31%66%2%1%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who read scripture…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally63%11%7%19%1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally39%15%10%37%< 1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know61%12%9%18%< 1%148
Not the word of God9%7%8%76%< 1%1,903
Other/don't know22%10%10%55%2%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally91%5%4%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally89%7%4%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know89%4%7%148
Not the word of God42%49%9%1,903
Other/don't know66%17%17%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally84%12%4%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally72%23%5%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know73%19%8%148
Not the word of God28%65%7%1,903
Other/don't know45%36%19%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally47%14%39%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%16%40%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know39%25%36%148
Not the word of God27%15%58%1,903
Other/don't know35%22%43%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally54%27%15%5%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally39%40%18%3%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know45%28%9%17%148
Not the word of God19%37%40%4%1,903
Other/don't know29%38%24%9%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally55%40%2%2%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally59%36%2%3%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know54%29%7%10%148
Not the word of God51%43%2%3%1,903
Other/don't know48%37%8%7%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say government aid to the poor…

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally55%41%3%1%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally49%47%3%1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know41%36%16%7%148
Not the word of God39%57%4%1%1,903
Other/don't know37%47%10%6%394
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally34%64%3%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally49%48%3%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know26%58%16%148
Not the word of God77%21%3%1,903
Other/don't know62%28%10%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally37%56%4%3%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally62%31%4%3%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know34%43%13%10%148
Not the word of God85%11%2%2%1,903
Other/don't know65%24%7%4%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally26%67%7%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally54%40%6%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know31%51%17%148
Not the word of God80%15%5%1,903
Other/don't know57%32%11%394
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 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Interpreting scriptureStricter 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
Word of God; should be taken literally50%46%2%2%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%59%2%1%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know40%41%10%9%148
Not the word of God29%68%2%1%1,903
Other/don't know33%54%6%7%394
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 by interpretation of scripture

% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say humans…

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally9%22%2%63%3%1,784
Word of God; not everything taken literally18%39%3%37%3%1,691
Word of God; other/don't know14%22%4%44%16%148
Not the word of God63%19%4%12%1%1,903
Other/don't know23%29%14%25%9%394
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.