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Political ideology among adults in Tennessee by religious group
% of adults in Tennessee who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Evangelical Protestant
58%
24%
13%
6%
348
Mainline Protestant
43%
41%
10%
7%
103
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.
Age distribution among adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
14%
39%
24%
23%
316
Moderate
27%
27%
30%
16%
177
Liberal
25%
33%
30%
11%
121
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
7%
15%
31%
32%
14%
1%
316
Moderate
15%
16%
23%
36%
9%
1%
177
Liberal
16%
19%
23%
33%
8%
< 1%
121
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
52%
48%
322
Moderate
45%
55%
179
Liberal
43%
57%
122
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
85%
10%
< 1%
3%
2%
316
Moderate
77%
18%
1%
3%
2%
179
Liberal
63%
25%
1%
8%
4%
119
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
5%
3%
92%
321
Moderate
5%
2%
93%
178
Liberal
10%
10%
80%
119
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Conservative
27%
27%
28%
17%
275
Moderate
50%
14%
20%
16%
162
Liberal
36%
31%
19%
14%
114
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
45%
31%
14%
10%
319
Moderate
46%
31%
12%
11%
179
Liberal
45%
29%
19%
8%
121
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
68%
4%
8%
5%
14%
321
Moderate
44%
12%
15%
6%
23%
177
Liberal
43%
6%
18%
5%
28%
121
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
37%
63%
322
Moderate
25%
75%
179
Liberal
31%
69%
121
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 God among adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Conservative
91%
6%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
322
Moderate
68%
24%
4%
1%
2%
1%
179
Liberal
58%
17%
10%
2%
14%
< 1%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
84%
13%
2%
2%
< 1%
322
Moderate
60%
29%
8%
2%
1%
179
Liberal
55%
19%
9%
17%
< 1%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
68%
18%
14%
< 1%
322
Moderate
39%
36%
24%
1%
179
Liberal
38%
23%
39%
< 1%
122
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
81%
11%
2%
4%
1%
322
Moderate
65%
17%
4%
13%
1%
179
Liberal
58%
16%
4%
22%
1%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
48%
13%
13%
26%
< 1%
322
Moderate
30%
10%
7%
52%
1%
179
Liberal
37%
6%
4%
51%
1%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
47%
6%
2%
41%
3%
322
Moderate
40%
7%
4%
48%
1%
179
Liberal
49%
11%
4%
35%
1%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
82%
10%
2%
5%
1%
322
Moderate
59%
18%
9%
14%
< 1%
179
Liberal
62%
9%
9%
18%
2%
122
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 Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
50%
16%
10%
22%
3%
322
Moderate
43%
21%
9%
24%
3%
179
Liberal
47%
10%
11%
30%
2%
122
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 adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
60%
4%
29%
4%
3%
322
Moderate
37%
10%
48%
3%
1%
179
Liberal
25%
13%
52%
7%
3%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
56%
41%
3%
1%
322
Moderate
32%
68%
< 1%
< 1%
179
Liberal
17%
79%
2%
2%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
9%
6%
14%
2%
322
Moderate
42%
14%
11%
32%
1%
179
Liberal
48%
7%
3%
43%
< 1%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
57%
21%
5%
10%
6%
322
Moderate
40%
34%
2%
18%
6%
179
Liberal
33%
18%
4%
42%
3%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
86%
6%
8%
322
Moderate
84%
11%
5%
179
Liberal
66%
32%
2%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
87%
9%
4%
322
Moderate
76%
17%
8%
179
Liberal
54%
43%
3%
122
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.
Party affiliation among adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
72%
9%
19%
322
Moderate
38%
13%
49%
179
Liberal
18%
21%
61%
122
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 Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
77%
19%
1%
3%
322
Moderate
47%
46%
3%
4%
179
Liberal
32%
64%
1%
3%
122
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 Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
64%
33%
2%
2%
322
Moderate
39%
56%
3%
1%
179
Liberal
27%
67%
2%
5%
122
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 in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
26%
70%
4%
322
Moderate
47%
50%
2%
179
Liberal
69%
28%
4%
122
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 Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
22%
73%
3%
2%
322
Moderate
52%
43%
2%
3%
179
Liberal
66%
30%
1%
3%
122
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
16%
79%
5%
322
Moderate
47%
47%
7%
179
Liberal
61%
32%
7%
122
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 Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
54%
39%
3%
4%
322
Moderate
40%
58%
1%
< 1%
179
Liberal
27%
68%
< 1%
4%
122
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Views about human evolution among adults in Tennessee by political ideology
% of adults in Tennessee who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
11%
20%
1%
60%
8%
322
Moderate
25%
27%
4%
40%
4%
179
Liberal
31%
28%
4%
33%
4%
122
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.