Generational cohort among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Buddhist24%21%26%23%7%< 1%111
Catholic11%11%28%36%12%1%3,365
Evangelical Protestant12%13%28%32%14%1%2,373
Historically Black Protestant13%14%28%36%9%1%737
Jewish15%14%21%31%15%4%403
Mainline Protestant10%11%25%35%17%2%2,925
Mormon9%21%33%28%8%2%161
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%21%30%23%5%< 1%4,085
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,492
Older Millennial58%42%< 1%< 1%1,921
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%3,205
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%84%16%5,581
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%2,458
Greatest< 1%< 1%< 1%100%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial50%50%1,492
Older Millennial51%49%1,921
Generation X51%49%3,205
Baby Boomer52%48%5,581
Silent47%53%2,458
Greatest39%61%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial55%13%6%22%5%1,485
Older Millennial59%12%6%17%5%1,907
Generation X67%11%4%15%3%3,163
Baby Boomer75%11%2%8%4%5,500
Silent84%8%1%4%2%2,430
Greatest88%8%2%1%1%254
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial11%20%69%1,467
Older Millennial15%11%74%1,896
Generation X17%8%75%3,166
Baby Boomer10%7%83%5,535
Silent7%12%81%2,436
Greatest6%29%65%254
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.

Income distribution among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial40%20%23%17%1,272
Older Millennial39%25%25%12%1,804
Generation X28%19%30%24%2,949
Baby Boomer32%20%27%21%4,980
Silent43%24%22%11%2,006
Greatest51%24%17%7%191
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial50%40%8%1%1,489
Older Millennial32%37%21%10%1,917
Generation X40%31%18%11%3,201
Baby Boomer45%31%15%10%5,563
Silent54%25%12%9%2,451
Greatest64%20%9%7%255
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial6%12%1%< 1%80%1,490
Older Millennial35%17%7%< 1%41%1,919
Generation X56%10%15%2%18%3,202
Baby Boomer58%6%20%7%9%5,568
Silent52%3%14%29%3%2,448
Greatest28%< 1%4%67%1%256
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial14%86%1,491
Older Millennial45%55%1,915
Generation X56%44%3,198
Baby Boomer12%88%5,574
Silent2%98%2,455
Greatest1%99%256
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial42%26%10%< 1%18%3%1,492
Older Millennial47%26%8%1%14%4%1,921
Generation X55%26%6%< 1%10%3%3,205
Baby Boomer60%24%5%1%7%2%5,581
Silent61%22%5%2%7%2%2,458
Greatest58%18%7%5%9%3%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial27%36%20%17%< 1%1,492
Older Millennial29%35%18%17%< 1%1,921
Generation X37%34%16%14%1%3,205
Baby Boomer42%34%13%11%1%5,581
Silent52%28%10%9%1%2,458
Greatest58%24%9%9%1%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial18%44%38%< 1%1,492
Older Millennial15%39%45%< 1%1,921
Generation X19%39%41%< 1%3,205
Baby Boomer23%39%38%< 1%5,581
Silent34%32%33%< 1%2,458
Greatest43%27%29%1%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial30%19%9%41%< 1%1,492
Older Millennial34%18%9%38%< 1%1,921
Generation X45%18%8%28%1%3,205
Baby Boomer48%19%7%24%1%5,581
Silent53%17%6%23%2%2,458
Greatest59%12%4%23%2%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial11%10%8%71%< 1%1,492
Older Millennial9%8%8%75%< 1%1,921
Generation X12%8%8%71%< 1%3,205
Baby Boomer14%6%7%73%< 1%5,581
Silent18%6%8%67%1%2,458
Greatest24%7%7%60%2%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial21%9%5%64%1%1,492
Older Millennial27%10%5%58%< 1%1,921
Generation X31%8%5%55%1%3,205
Baby Boomer37%8%4%50%1%5,581
Silent45%9%5%39%2%2,458
Greatest55%11%5%27%2%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial42%22%13%22%1%1,492
Older Millennial45%20%12%22%1%1,921
Generation X48%17%13%21%1%3,205
Baby Boomer51%15%11%21%1%5,581
Silent55%12%9%21%2%2,458
Greatest59%7%6%25%2%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial46%21%12%21%< 1%1,492
Older Millennial40%20%15%25%1%1,921
Generation X37%16%15%31%1%3,205
Baby Boomer41%15%14%29%1%5,581
Silent36%13%15%34%2%2,458
Greatest37%13%12%34%4%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial16%83%1%1%1,492
Older Millennial21%77%1%< 1%1,921
Generation X27%72%1%1%3,205
Baby Boomer28%69%2%1%5,581
Silent29%67%1%2%2,458
Greatest28%65%1%6%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial15%12%9%64%< 1%1,492
Older Millennial17%10%9%63%< 1%1,921
Generation X21%10%10%58%1%3,205
Baby Boomer22%9%9%59%1%5,581
Silent27%9%10%53%1%2,458
Greatest32%10%8%49%2%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Younger Millennial14%29%1%52%4%1,492
Older Millennial14%24%1%51%9%1,921
Generation X21%28%2%41%8%3,205
Baby Boomer23%27%2%39%9%5,581
Silent27%28%3%31%11%2,458
Greatest31%23%5%23%17%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial66%28%6%1,492
Older Millennial64%30%6%1,921
Generation X70%23%7%3,205
Baby Boomer71%21%8%5,581
Silent70%22%9%2,458
Greatest65%25%10%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial53%41%5%1,492
Older Millennial50%43%7%1,921
Generation X54%39%8%3,205
Baby Boomer52%38%10%5,581
Silent46%41%12%2,458
Greatest45%40%15%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial32%18%50%1,492
Older Millennial30%22%48%1,921
Generation X34%21%45%3,205
Baby Boomer35%17%48%5,581
Silent39%13%47%2,458
Greatest37%12%51%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial24%38%31%7%1,492
Older Millennial20%40%31%10%1,921
Generation X29%38%26%7%3,205
Baby Boomer34%36%24%5%5,581
Silent39%36%21%5%2,458
Greatest37%39%17%7%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial44%53%1%2%1,492
Older Millennial47%47%2%3%1,921
Generation X53%41%3%4%3,205
Baby Boomer54%39%4%4%5,581
Silent59%32%4%5%2,458
Greatest55%31%4%9%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial42%54%3%2%1,492
Older Millennial42%52%4%2%1,921
Generation X48%47%4%1%3,205
Baby Boomer43%51%4%2%5,581
Silent50%44%3%3%2,458
Greatest34%55%2%9%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial62%36%2%1,492
Older Millennial64%34%3%1,921
Generation X64%31%4%3,205
Baby Boomer66%29%5%5,581
Silent58%35%7%2,458
Greatest52%34%14%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial85%12%2%1%1,492
Older Millennial80%14%3%3%1,921
Generation X73%20%4%3%3,205
Baby Boomer67%25%4%3%5,581
Silent57%34%4%5%2,458
Greatest43%46%4%7%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial80%17%3%1,492
Older Millennial76%19%5%1,921
Generation X64%27%9%3,205
Baby Boomer57%34%9%5,581
Silent44%44%11%2,458
Greatest34%51%15%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial33%64%1%2%1,492
Older Millennial33%62%3%2%1,921
Generation X36%60%2%2%3,205
Baby Boomer40%56%2%3%5,581
Silent42%50%3%5%2,458
Greatest31%47%4%17%257
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial51%24%3%21%2%1,492
Older Millennial48%26%5%20%3%1,921
Generation X40%26%4%27%3%3,205
Baby Boomer35%28%4%28%4%5,581
Silent29%23%6%32%10%2,458
Greatest23%13%6%45%12%257
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.