Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201472%21%7%4,984
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who are ages…

Views about same-sex marriage18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Strongly favor/favor37%37%19%7%3,596
Oppose/strongly oppose22%40%25%13%949
Don't know21%41%24%14%358
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Generational cohort among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about same-sex marriageYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Strongly favor/favor23%23%28%22%4%< 1%3,596
Oppose/strongly oppose13%17%32%30%8%1%949
Don't know10%17%35%28%9%1%358
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Gender composition among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMenWomenSample size
Strongly favor/favor49%51%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose65%35%969
Don't know66%34%370
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Racial and ethnic composition among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Strongly favor/favor67%9%5%14%5%3,589
Oppose/strongly oppose53%21%5%18%4%951
Don't know63%11%3%19%5%348
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Immigrant status among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about same-sex marriageImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Strongly favor/favor13%12%75%3,587
Oppose/strongly oppose17%8%75%943
Don't know17%10%73%353
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Income distribution among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

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

Views about same-sex marriageLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Strongly favor/favor34%22%26%18%3,290
Oppose/strongly oppose48%22%18%13%831
Don't know44%16%27%13%294
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Educational distribution among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who have completed…

Views about same-sex marriageHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Strongly favor/favor38%34%18%11%3,633
Oppose/strongly oppose63%26%7%4%965
Don't know56%28%11%5%364
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Marital status among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Strongly favor/favor38%12%11%3%37%3,635
Oppose/strongly oppose40%10%15%5%30%965
Don't know37%9%15%5%33%360
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 by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about same-sex marriageParentsNon-parentsSample size
Strongly favor/favor28%72%3,631
Oppose/strongly oppose28%72%966
Don't know32%68%368
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 nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who say they…

Views about same-sex marriageBelieve 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
Strongly favor/favor30%28%13%1%24%5%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose56%21%9%1%9%4%969
Don't know45%26%9%1%12%6%370
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Importance of religion in one's life among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who say religion is…

Views about same-sex marriageVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor11%26%30%32%1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose35%28%19%16%1%969
Don't know26%28%17%24%4%370
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 by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who attend religious services…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor3%26%71%< 1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose13%33%54%< 1%969
Don't know10%31%58%2%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who pray…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor21%14%8%57%1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose41%14%8%36%< 1%969
Don't know34%17%8%39%2%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who attend prayer group…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor3%3%4%90%< 1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose15%8%7%70%< 1%969
Don't know14%5%5%76%< 1%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who meditate…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor26%10%4%59%1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose33%7%6%53%2%969
Don't know32%8%2%53%4%370
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 same-sex marriage

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

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor42%16%11%29%2%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose43%13%10%32%2%969
Don't know42%15%9%28%6%370
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 same-sex marriage

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

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor44%16%13%26%< 1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose40%13%11%34%2%969
Don't know44%11%6%35%4%370
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 same-sex marriage

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

Views about same-sex marriageReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor5%18%61%14%2%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose23%7%57%11%2%969
Don't know12%10%58%10%9%370
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who say…

Views about same-sex marriageThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor20%78%1%1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose28%69%1%1%969
Don't know27%63%4%6%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who read scripture…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor7%6%6%81%< 1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose26%9%6%58%1%969
Don't know17%6%5%69%2%370
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 same-sex marriage

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

Views about same-sex marriageWord 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
Strongly favor/favor7%14%< 1%71%7%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose32%20%2%36%9%969
Don't know19%13%5%44%19%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who …in heaven

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor44%46%10%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose66%24%10%969
Don't know53%28%20%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who …in hell

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor31%61%8%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose53%37%10%969
Don't know41%42%16%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Strongly favor/favor22%23%55%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose36%26%38%969
Don't know28%48%24%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who are…

Views about same-sex marriageConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor16%38%38%8%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose37%32%20%11%969
Don't know29%28%19%24%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who would rather have…

Views about same-sex marriageSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor45%48%3%4%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose53%42%2%3%969
Don't know50%34%5%11%370
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 same-sex marriage

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

Views about same-sex marriageDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor36%59%3%1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose53%41%4%2%969
Don't know46%36%9%10%370
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 nothing in particulars by views about same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who say abortion should be…

Views about same-sex marriageLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor76%21%3%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose43%52%5%969
Don't know43%36%21%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who say homosexuality…

Views about same-sex marriageShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor95%3%1%1%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose32%60%4%4%969
Don't know45%11%21%23%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who say…

Views about same-sex marriageStricter 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
Strongly favor/favor25%70%2%2%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose45%48%2%4%969
Don't know41%44%4%11%370
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 same-sex marriage

% of nothing in particulars who say humans…

Views about same-sex marriageEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor61%17%5%15%2%3,645
Oppose/strongly oppose30%24%5%36%5%969
Don't know32%21%11%23%13%370
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.