Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201452%46%2%330
200746%45%9%487
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Views about abortion among adults in Iowa by religious group

% of adults in Iowa who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Mainline Protestant55%43%2%102
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who are ages…

Views about abortion18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Legal in all/most cases24%34%24%18%162
Illegal in all/most cases20%30%29%20%156
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Generational cohort among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who are…

Views about abortionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Legal in all/most cases16%15%26%29%13%1%162
Illegal in all/most cases14%12%24%34%14%1%156
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Gender composition among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who are…

Views about abortionMenWomenSample size
Legal in all/most cases47%53%164
Illegal in all/most cases52%48%157
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who identify as…

Views about abortionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Legal in all/most cases87%3%2%6%3%164
Illegal in all/most cases93%3%1%2%1%157
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Immigrant status among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who are…

Views about abortionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Legal in all/most cases4%4%92%163
Illegal in all/most cases7%3%90%156
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Income distribution among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases27%26%33%13%152
Illegal in all/most cases25%20%37%18%137
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Educational distribution among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who have completed…

Views about abortionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Legal in all/most cases39%34%18%10%164
Illegal in all/most cases39%36%16%8%156
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Marital status among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who are…

Views about abortionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Legal in all/most cases49%7%12%7%25%164
Illegal in all/most cases62%8%7%5%18%157
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who are…

Views about abortionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Legal in all/most cases32%68%164
Illegal in all/most cases31%69%157
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases53%21%6%1%16%3%164
Illegal in all/most cases81%10%3%3%2%1%157
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who say religion is…

Views about abortionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases38%30%16%16%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases72%21%5%2%< 1%157
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases24%34%43%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases51%32%16%< 1%157
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who pray…

Views about abortionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases33%23%7%37%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases69%18%6%7%1%157
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases13%5%8%74%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases32%7%16%44%2%157
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Frequency of meditation among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who meditate…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases29%6%5%59%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases37%4%2%54%3%157
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases43%16%11%26%4%164
Illegal in all/most cases66%13%11%9%1%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.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases42%14%20%23%1%164
Illegal in all/most cases38%19%14%26%3%157
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about abortionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases20%15%57%6%3%164
Illegal in all/most cases51%7%38%3%2%157
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases22%78%< 1%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases43%55%2%< 1%157
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases17%9%10%64%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases44%10%10%36%1%157
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases14%30%1%48%8%164
Illegal in all/most cases37%42%3%12%5%157
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who …in heaven

Views about abortionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases65%29%6%164
Illegal in all/most cases87%8%5%157
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Belief in Hell among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who …in hell

Views about abortionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases40%49%11%164
Illegal in all/most cases80%15%6%157
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who identify as…

Views about abortionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Legal in all/most cases27%22%51%164
Illegal in all/most cases58%15%27%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.

Political ideology among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who are…

Views about abortionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases22%37%35%6%164
Illegal in all/most cases62%23%10%5%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.

Views about size of government among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who would rather have…

Views about abortionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases41%50%3%6%164
Illegal in all/most cases75%24%1%< 1%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.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases32%64%4%< 1%164
Illegal in all/most cases57%39%4%1%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.

Views about homosexuality among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who say homosexuality…

Views about abortionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases76%19%2%2%164
Illegal in all/most cases40%54%5%2%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.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa who …same-sex marriage

Views about abortionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases73%21%6%164
Illegal in all/most cases29%63%9%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.

Views about environmental regulation among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases24%73%1%2%164
Illegal in all/most cases45%46%6%3%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.

Views about human evolution among adults in Iowa by views about abortion

% of adults in Iowa 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 cases48%29%3%16%3%164
Illegal in all/most cases15%28%4%46%6%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.