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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Midwest by religious group
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Religious tradition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
54%
37%
9%
1,634
Evangelical Protestant
31%
63%
6%
1,937
Historically Black Protestant
41%
51%
8%
335
Mainline Protestant
55%
37%
8%
1,637
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
76%
17%
6%
1,455
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
30%
35%
24%
12%
3,814
Oppose/strongly oppose
12%
31%
32%
26%
3,027
Don't know
13%
35%
29%
22%
516
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
20%
18%
27%
27%
7%
1%
3,814
Oppose/strongly oppose
7%
9%
26%
38%
17%
2%
3,027
Don't know
8%
11%
30%
35%
15%
2%
516
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
55%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
52%
48%
3,088
Don't know
55%
45%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
79%
8%
2%
7%
3%
3,818
Oppose/strongly oppose
81%
11%
1%
5%
2%
3,041
Don't know
78%
10%
2%
7%
3%
525
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
7%
8%
85%
3,823
Oppose/strongly oppose
7%
5%
88%
3,058
Don't know
9%
8%
83%
537
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
33%
20%
29%
18%
3,458
Oppose/strongly oppose
35%
23%
28%
13%
2,693
Don't know
40%
22%
24%
14%
429
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
34%
35%
19%
12%
3,847
Oppose/strongly oppose
48%
32%
14%
7%
3,070
Don't know
49%
30%
14%
7%
541
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
44%
9%
11%
4%
32%
3,846
Oppose/strongly oppose
58%
3%
12%
10%
17%
3,074
Don't know
46%
6%
16%
10%
23%
537
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
30%
70%
3,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
28%
72%
3,077
Don't know
28%
72%
544
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Belief in God among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
49%
27%
6%
< 1%
14%
3%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
83%
12%
2%
< 1%
2%
1%
3,088
Don't know
63%
22%
4%
3%
4%
3%
546
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
35%
32%
16%
16%
< 1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
73%
19%
5%
3%
1%
3,088
Don't know
50%
30%
9%
7%
3%
546
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
20%
40%
40%
< 1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
26%
19%
< 1%
3,088
Don't know
32%
35%
30%
4%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
39%
21%
7%
32%
< 1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
70%
14%
5%
10%
1%
3,088
Don't know
54%
17%
6%
18%
6%
546
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
10%
7%
8%
75%
< 1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
37%
11%
9%
43%
1%
3,088
Don't know
23%
8%
9%
55%
5%
546
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
32%
8%
4%
55%
1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
43%
7%
4%
44%
2%
3,088
Don't know
38%
9%
3%
44%
6%
546
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
49%
18%
11%
20%
1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
66%
13%
8%
12%
1%
3,088
Don't know
53%
16%
9%
17%
5%
546
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
43%
18%
14%
24%
1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
41%
17%
12%
28%
2%
3,088
Don't know
44%
10%
12%
30%
4%
546
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
17%
15%
54%
12%
2%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
53%
4%
36%
4%
2%
3,088
Don't know
26%
9%
51%
6%
8%
546
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
48%
51%
1%
1%
3,088
Don't know
34%
61%
3%
2%
546
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
17%
10%
10%
62%
< 1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
52%
10%
8%
30%
1%
3,088
Don't know
30%
11%
11%
45%
3%
546
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
14%
30%
1%
47%
8%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
49%
31%
4%
12%
4%
3,088
Don't know
25%
29%
7%
24%
15%
546
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
67%
27%
6%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
85%
8%
7%
3,088
Don't know
74%
14%
12%
546
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
48%
44%
7%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
76%
16%
8%
3,088
Don't know
57%
27%
15%
546
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Party affiliation among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
27%
18%
55%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
56%
16%
28%
3,088
Don't know
34%
35%
31%
546
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Political ideology among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
21%
40%
33%
5%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
59%
24%
11%
6%
3,088
Don't know
37%
30%
14%
20%
546
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Views about size of government among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
48%
45%
3%
4%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
69%
26%
2%
3%
3,088
Don't know
58%
28%
5%
9%
546
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
37%
59%
3%
1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
60%
35%
4%
2%
3,088
Don't know
49%
39%
7%
5%
546
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Views about abortion among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
69%
29%
2%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
28%
68%
3%
3,088
Don't know
42%
42%
17%
546
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
93%
4%
2%
1%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
21%
72%
4%
3%
3,088
Don't know
45%
19%
18%
18%
546
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
28%
68%
2%
2%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
54%
40%
2%
3%
3,088
Don't know
44%
43%
6%
7%
546
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 the Midwest by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in the Midwest 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
Strongly favor/favor
47%
27%
4%
20%
2%
3,857
Oppose/strongly oppose
13%
24%
3%
54%
5%
3,088
Don't know
22%
25%
9%
32%
12%
546
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.