Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more

% of adults with 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
201426%14%45%12%2%7,002
200724%14%52%6%3%5,805
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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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by religious group

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic26%12%51%9%2%1,454
Evangelical Protestant61%7%28%3%1%1,286
Historically Black Protestant45%6%37%6%6%172
Jewish15%17%48%16%4%341
Mainline Protestant23%13%52%9%3%1,431
Mormon69%6%22%< 1%2%136
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%20%53%22%1%1,757
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are ages…

Sources of guidance on right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Religion11%41%36%12%1,848
Philosophy/reason19%42%29%11%1,047
Common sense17%42%30%11%2,999
Science17%45%28%11%872
Don't know7%40%37%17%159
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Religion8%6%37%42%7%< 1%1,848
Philosophy/reason15%9%37%33%6%< 1%1,047
Common sense12%10%37%35%6%< 1%2,999
Science12%10%38%32%6%1%872
Don't know4%3%40%44%8%2%159
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMenWomenSample size
Religion52%48%1,868
Philosophy/reason61%39%1,053
Common sense58%42%3,031
Science61%39%885
Don't know60%40%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Religion78%9%2%8%3%1,848
Philosophy/reason79%3%8%6%4%1,044
Common sense81%6%5%6%2%3,005
Science77%3%10%6%3%879
Don't know82%10%3%4%1%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 adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Religion8%8%83%1,857
Philosophy/reason14%13%73%1,050
Common sense10%10%79%3,023
Science19%13%68%880
Don't know15%8%77%157
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who have completed…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Religion17%28%31%24%1,867
Philosophy/reason13%21%31%36%1,052
Common sense20%26%29%25%3,024
Science12%15%33%40%880
Don't know10%19%38%32%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.

Marital status among adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Religion79%2%5%2%12%1,868
Philosophy/reason64%6%7%2%21%1,051
Common sense68%7%5%2%17%3,025
Science70%7%5%1%18%884
Don't know78%4%9%3%6%164
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
Religion38%62%1,859
Philosophy/reason33%67%1,051
Common sense36%64%3,028
Science37%63%882
Don't know38%62%164
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say they…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieve 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
Religion91%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,868
Philosophy/reason33%27%13%1%23%4%1,053
Common sense45%28%9%< 1%14%3%3,031
Science23%24%12%< 1%36%6%885
Don't know59%19%3%1%9%9%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say religion is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Religion87%12%1%1%< 1%1,868
Philosophy/reason23%33%21%23%< 1%1,053
Common sense28%36%19%17%< 1%3,031
Science16%24%23%37%< 1%885
Don't know62%15%8%11%4%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who attend religious services…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion66%27%7%< 1%1,868
Philosophy/reason17%41%42%< 1%1,053
Common sense17%44%39%< 1%3,031
Science11%36%53%< 1%885
Don't know33%42%20%5%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who pray…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion84%11%2%2%< 1%1,868
Philosophy/reason28%21%9%42%1%1,053
Common sense34%19%10%37%< 1%3,031
Science19%14%7%59%< 1%885
Don't know59%14%7%18%1%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who attend prayer group…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion45%14%12%30%< 1%1,868
Philosophy/reason8%6%7%79%1%1,053
Common sense8%6%7%78%< 1%3,031
Science6%3%7%84%< 1%885
Don't know21%9%7%61%2%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who meditate…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion47%9%3%40%1%1,868
Philosophy/reason37%11%8%44%1%1,053
Common sense27%9%6%58%< 1%3,031
Science23%10%6%60%1%885
Don't know43%7%3%42%4%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion79%12%6%3%1%1,868
Philosophy/reason49%21%12%18%1%1,053
Common sense46%18%15%21%1%3,031
Science42%18%13%26%1%885
Don't know70%14%6%6%4%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion47%19%12%21%1%1,868
Philosophy/reason54%17%14%13%1%1,053
Common sense38%20%18%24%< 1%3,031
Science47%20%17%15%1%885
Don't know48%16%20%11%4%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion62%36%1%< 1%1,868
Philosophy/reason27%72%1%1%1,053
Common sense27%72%1%< 1%3,031
Science21%77%1%1%885
Don't know27%66%6%1%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who read scripture…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion62%12%8%17%< 1%1,868
Philosophy/reason12%10%11%67%< 1%1,053
Common sense12%8%9%70%< 1%3,031
Science6%6%9%79%1%885
Don't know31%13%10%43%3%165
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 adults with a household income of $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say the holy scripture is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWord 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
Religion41%42%4%8%5%1,868
Philosophy/reason5%22%< 1%68%5%1,053
Common sense9%27%1%55%7%3,031
Science4%14%< 1%77%6%885
Don't know10%29%9%33%19%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …in heaven

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion87%7%6%1,868
Philosophy/reason45%47%8%1,053
Common sense58%34%8%3,031
Science35%58%7%885
Don't know56%23%21%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …in hell

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion77%15%8%1,868
Philosophy/reason28%66%6%1,053
Common sense41%51%8%3,031
Science22%70%8%885
Don't know42%39%19%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Religion67%9%24%1,868
Philosophy/reason31%9%60%1,053
Common sense46%11%44%3,031
Science24%9%67%885
Don't know39%16%45%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Religion61%26%11%2%1,868
Philosophy/reason17%39%41%2%1,053
Common sense30%39%28%3%3,031
Science17%36%45%2%885
Don't know36%35%26%3%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who would rather have…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Religion75%22%2%2%1,868
Philosophy/reason52%42%3%3%1,053
Common sense63%32%2%3%3,031
Science46%47%3%3%885
Don't know48%32%11%9%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say government aid to the poor…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion64%32%3%1%1,868
Philosophy/reason30%66%3%< 1%1,053
Common sense52%45%3%1%3,031
Science29%67%3%1%885
Don't know40%46%9%6%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say abortion should be…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Religion32%65%3%1,868
Philosophy/reason79%19%2%1,053
Common sense73%24%3%3,031
Science84%14%2%885
Don't know57%35%8%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say homosexuality…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion42%50%5%3%1,868
Philosophy/reason88%9%2%1%1,053
Common sense79%16%3%2%3,031
Science89%9%1%1%885
Don't know61%20%10%9%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who …same-sex marriage

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Religion32%62%5%1,868
Philosophy/reason83%13%4%1,053
Common sense71%22%6%3,031
Science84%13%3%885
Don't know57%29%15%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStricter 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
Religion52%44%2%1%1,868
Philosophy/reason22%75%2%1%1,053
Common sense36%61%2%1%3,031
Science20%77%2%2%885
Don't know29%60%10%1%165
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 $100,000 or more by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a household income of $100,000 or more who say humans…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Religion9%31%3%54%3%1,868
Philosophy/reason64%24%5%7%1%1,053
Common sense51%25%4%17%2%3,031
Science77%13%2%6%1%885
Don't know29%22%22%14%12%165
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.