Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201467%29%5%4,984
200766%27%6%3,707
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who are ages…

Views about abortion18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Legal in all/most cases31%37%23%9%3,487
Illegal in all/most cases38%38%17%7%1,198
Don't know27%38%22%13%218
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Generational cohort among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about abortionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Legal in all/most cases18%20%30%26%5%< 1%3,487
Illegal in all/most cases24%23%28%19%5%< 1%1,198
Don't know14%20%31%28%7%< 1%218
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Gender composition among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about abortionMenWomenSample size
Legal in all/most cases51%49%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases58%42%1,216
Don't know65%35%225
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Racial and ethnic composition among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who identify as…

Views about abortionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Legal in all/most cases68%9%5%12%5%3,483
Illegal in all/most cases53%17%3%22%5%1,192
Don't know60%12%8%13%6%213
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Immigrant status among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about abortionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Legal in all/most cases12%13%75%3,495
Illegal in all/most cases19%7%74%1,175
Don't know14%9%78%213
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Income distribution among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who have a household income of…

Views about abortionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Legal in all/most cases32%21%27%20%3,200
Illegal in all/most cases51%21%19%9%1,045
Don't know36%23%20%21%170
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Educational distribution among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who have completed…

Views about abortionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Legal in all/most cases38%33%18%11%3,530
Illegal in all/most cases60%28%8%4%1,210
Don't know48%35%13%5%222
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Marital status among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about abortionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Legal in all/most cases40%12%12%3%33%3,530
Illegal in all/most cases34%10%12%3%40%1,209
Don't know41%11%10%5%33%221
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Parent of children under 18 among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about abortionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Legal in all/most cases27%73%3,528
Illegal in all/most cases33%67%1,212
Don't know23%77%225
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say they…

Views about abortionBelieve 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
Legal in all/most cases29%27%13%1%24%5%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases52%25%9%< 1%11%2%1,216
Don't know43%21%6%4%16%11%225
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Importance of religion in one's life among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say religion is…

Views about abortionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases11%26%30%33%1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases30%30%20%18%1%1,216
Don't know29%24%21%21%4%225
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Attendance at religious services among nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who attend religious services…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases3%25%72%< 1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases11%34%54%< 1%1,216
Don't know10%24%65%1%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who pray…

Views about abortionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases21%14%8%57%< 1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases37%16%9%38%1%1,216
Don't know36%12%9%40%4%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who attend prayer group…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases3%3%4%90%< 1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases13%6%5%75%< 1%1,216
Don't know9%6%4%80%1%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who meditate…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases27%10%5%57%1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases29%8%3%58%2%1,216
Don't know33%11%2%52%3%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases41%16%12%30%2%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases43%15%10%30%2%1,216
Don't know49%7%9%30%6%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases44%16%13%26%1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases41%15%10%33%2%1,216
Don't know44%9%9%37%1%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about abortionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases6%16%62%14%2%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases18%12%56%11%2%1,216
Don't know13%12%50%15%11%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say…

Views about abortionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases20%78%1%< 1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases28%69%2%2%1,216
Don't know21%64%4%11%225
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 nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who read scripture…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases7%5%6%82%< 1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases23%9%6%61%1%1,216
Don't know18%9%6%65%2%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say the holy scripture is…

Views about abortionWord 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
Legal in all/most cases8%12%< 1%72%7%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases27%22%3%41%8%1,216
Don't know16%12%3%43%26%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who …in heaven

Views about abortionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases43%47%10%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases65%26%9%1,216
Don't know52%33%16%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who …in hell

Views about abortionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases29%62%9%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases53%38%9%1,216
Don't know38%42%20%225
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 nothing in particulars by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who identify as…

Views about abortionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Legal in all/most cases23%21%56%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases31%33%36%1,216
Don't know28%44%28%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about abortionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases17%38%37%8%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases31%33%25%11%1,216
Don't know27%21%27%25%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who would rather have…

Views about abortionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases48%45%3%4%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases46%49%2%3%1,216
Don't know44%34%7%14%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say government aid to the poor…

Views about abortionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases39%56%3%1%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases45%48%4%2%1,216
Don't know34%44%11%11%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say homosexuality…

Views about abortionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases86%10%2%2%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases61%29%5%5%1,216
Don't know56%17%11%17%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who …same-sex marriage

Views about abortionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases82%14%5%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases52%38%9%1,216
Don't know46%22%32%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say…

Views about abortionStricter 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
Legal in all/most cases26%69%2%2%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases41%52%3%5%1,216
Don't know33%53%5%9%225
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 by views about abortion

% of nothing in particulars who say humans…

Views about abortionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases62%17%5%15%2%3,543
Illegal in all/most cases36%22%5%32%5%1,216
Don't know30%20%12%25%12%225
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.