Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201450%43%6%882
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Virginia by religious group

% of adults in Virginia who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic60%35%4%119
Evangelical Protestant26%71%3%243
Mainline Protestant56%33%11%185
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")77%16%6%171
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who are ages…

Views about same-sex marriage18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Strongly favor/favor32%39%20%9%436
Oppose/strongly oppose12%31%33%23%356
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Generational cohort among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Views about same-sex marriageYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Strongly favor/favor18%23%30%23%6%< 1%436
Oppose/strongly oppose5%12%26%40%16%1%356
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Gender composition among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMenWomenSample size
Strongly favor/favor45%55%443
Oppose/strongly oppose52%48%371
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Strongly favor/favor65%16%6%9%4%441
Oppose/strongly oppose70%18%3%6%3%360
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Views about same-sex marriageImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Strongly favor/favor15%10%75%439
Oppose/strongly oppose9%4%87%360
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Income distribution among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who have a household income of…

Views about same-sex marriageLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Strongly favor/favor24%20%28%28%399
Oppose/strongly oppose27%24%32%17%322
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Educational distribution among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who have completed…

Views about same-sex marriageHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Strongly favor/favor27%31%22%20%442
Oppose/strongly oppose47%30%17%7%369
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Marital status among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Strongly favor/favor43%10%13%4%30%442
Oppose/strongly oppose64%2%12%8%14%369
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Views about same-sex marriageParentsNon-parentsSample size
Strongly favor/favor31%69%441
Oppose/strongly oppose27%73%369
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say they…

Views about same-sex marriageBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Strongly favor/favor49%25%9%< 1%14%2%443
Oppose/strongly oppose90%6%1%< 1%1%1%371
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say religion is…

Views about same-sex marriageVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor38%30%17%15%< 1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose86%11%1%1%1%371
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who attend religious services…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor26%38%36%< 1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose65%23%11%1%371
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who pray…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor44%18%8%30%1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose79%11%2%6%2%371
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who attend prayer group…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor15%8%5%72%< 1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose46%15%7%30%2%371
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Frequency of meditation among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who meditate…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor35%15%6%44%1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose47%6%7%37%3%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor50%19%12%18%1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose74%12%6%8%< 1%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor49%20%14%16%< 1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose48%12%11%26%3%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

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

Views about same-sex marriageReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor18%18%51%12%3%443
Oppose/strongly oppose61%3%30%3%2%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say…

Views about same-sex marriageThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor23%75%1%1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose53%44%1%1%371
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who read scripture…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor23%13%8%56%< 1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose67%7%5%20%1%371
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say the holy scripture is…

Views about same-sex marriageWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor17%24%2%48%9%443
Oppose/strongly oppose63%20%5%8%3%371
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who …in heaven

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor62%29%9%443
Oppose/strongly oppose90%6%4%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who …in hell

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor44%47%10%443
Oppose/strongly oppose86%9%5%371
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 in Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Strongly favor/favor28%18%54%443
Oppose/strongly oppose61%17%22%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who are…

Views about same-sex marriageConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor19%48%28%4%443
Oppose/strongly oppose61%26%10%3%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who would rather have…

Views about same-sex marriageSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor45%51%2%3%443
Oppose/strongly oppose69%26%2%2%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say government aid to the poor…

Views about same-sex marriageDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor38%55%4%3%443
Oppose/strongly oppose61%34%3%2%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say abortion should be…

Views about same-sex marriageLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor75%23%2%443
Oppose/strongly oppose34%63%3%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say homosexuality…

Views about same-sex marriageShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor95%4%1%< 1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose23%72%4%1%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say…

Views about same-sex marriageStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor24%74%2%< 1%443
Oppose/strongly oppose55%40%3%2%371
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 Virginia by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults in Virginia who say humans…

Views about same-sex marriageEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor47%32%3%16%2%443
Oppose/strongly oppose9%28%2%57%5%371
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.