Age distribution among Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
42%
33%
16%
9%
2,351
$30,000-$49,999
37%
37%
18%
9%
1,565
$50,000-$99,999
28%
41%
21%
9%
2,493
$100,000 or more
21%
44%
26%
10%
2,389
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
23%
27%
24%
20%
6%
< 1%
2,351
$30,000-$49,999
21%
26%
27%
20%
6%
1%
1,565
$50,000-$99,999
17%
21%
31%
24%
6%
< 1%
2,493
$100,000 or more
16%
13%
36%
30%
5%
< 1%
2,389
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Men
Women
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Less than $30,000
50%
50%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
59%
41%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
60%
40%
2,509
$100,000 or more
61%
39%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
58%
14%
5%
16%
6%
2,327
$30,000-$49,999
66%
8%
9%
12%
5%
1,554
$50,000-$99,999
74%
6%
8%
9%
3%
2,464
$100,000 or more
76%
4%
11%
6%
4%
2,398
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
17%
12%
71%
2,309
$30,000-$49,999
15%
12%
73%
1,554
$50,000-$99,999
13%
13%
74%
2,483
$100,000 or more
17%
14%
69%
2,409
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
52%
34%
10%
5%
2,357
$30,000-$49,999
38%
36%
18%
8%
1,574
$50,000-$99,999
25%
33%
26%
16%
2,506
$100,000 or more
15%
23%
30%
32%
2,418
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
21%
13%
18%
4%
44%
2,355
$30,000-$49,999
33%
13%
12%
3%
39%
1,568
$50,000-$99,999
49%
10%
10%
2%
29%
2,506
$100,000 or more
63%
7%
5%
2%
23%
2,419
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
27%
73%
2,358
$30,000-$49,999
22%
78%
1,574
$50,000-$99,999
29%
71%
2,507
$100,000 or more
33%
67%
2,416
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
40%
23%
10%
1%
22%
4%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
32%
23%
10%
1%
29%
5%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
25%
23%
11%
1%
34%
5%
2,509
$100,000 or more
20%
21%
14%
< 1%
37%
7%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
24%
27%
20%
27%
1%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
16%
24%
26%
32%
1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
12%
24%
26%
37%
1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
12%
21%
26%
41%
< 1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
9%
27%
64%
< 1%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
6%
27%
67%
< 1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
7%
28%
65%
< 1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
7%
30%
63%
< 1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
32%
13%
7%
46%
1%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
23%
10%
7%
60%
< 1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
19%
11%
7%
62%
< 1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
17%
10%
7%
65%
1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
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Less than $30,000
9%
6%
5%
80%
< 1%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
6%
3%
5%
86%
< 1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
6%
5%
6%
83%
< 1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
5%
3%
5%
86%
< 1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
33%
10%
4%
51%
2%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
30%
8%
6%
56%
1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
27%
10%
6%
57%
1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
27%
11%
6%
55%
1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
45%
14%
10%
29%
2%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
42%
16%
11%
29%
1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
40%
17%
11%
30%
2%
2,509
$100,000 or more
43%
17%
13%
27%
1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
50%
14%
10%
26%
1%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
48%
16%
12%
24%
< 1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
47%
18%
14%
21%
1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
48%
18%
16%
17%
1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
12%
16%
56%
14%
2%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
8%
17%
58%
15%
2%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
6%
19%
56%
16%
2%
2,509
$100,000 or more
6%
21%
51%
21%
2%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
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Less than $30,000
20%
77%
2%
1%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
19%
79%
1%
1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
19%
79%
1%
1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
17%
8%
6%
68%
1%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
11%
6%
8%
75%
< 1%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
9%
6%
7%
78%
1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
6%
4%
7%
82%
< 1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
17%
15%
1%
58%
9%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
10%
11%
1%
70%
7%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
6%
11%
1%
77%
6%
2,509
$100,000 or more
3%
10%
1%
81%
5%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Less than $30,000
51%
39%
10%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
40%
51%
9%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
34%
58%
8%
2,509
$100,000 or more
25%
65%
10%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Less than $30,000
39%
53%
9%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
28%
63%
8%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
23%
70%
6%
2,509
$100,000 or more
14%
78%
8%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
18%
30%
53%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
24%
20%
56%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
25%
16%
59%
2,509
$100,000 or more
27%
12%
62%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
20%
33%
36%
11%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
17%
38%
40%
5%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
17%
38%
41%
4%
2,509
$100,000 or more
15%
35%
47%
3%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
39%
54%
3%
4%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
49%
44%
3%
4%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
48%
45%
4%
3%
2,509
$100,000 or more
48%
45%
3%
3%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
31%
62%
4%
2%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
35%
60%
4%
2%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
38%
56%
4%
2%
2,509
$100,000 or more
33%
62%
3%
1%
2,425
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Views about abortion among Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
63%
32%
5%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
73%
23%
4%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
81%
17%
3%
2,509
$100,000 or more
84%
13%
3%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
77%
17%
3%
3%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
81%
15%
2%
3%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
86%
11%
3%
1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
88%
9%
2%
2%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
71%
22%
7%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
78%
18%
5%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
82%
13%
5%
2,509
$100,000 or more
84%
12%
4%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
31%
63%
2%
4%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
29%
67%
3%
2%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
22%
75%
2%
1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
22%
74%
2%
1%
2,425
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 Non-Christians by household income
% of Non-Christians 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
Less than $30,000
49%
18%
5%
24%
4%
2,365
$30,000-$49,999
59%
18%
5%
16%
2%
1,575
$50,000-$99,999
70%
13%
4%
11%
1%
2,509
$100,000 or more
76%
11%
4%
7%
2%
2,425
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.