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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Arkansas by religious group
% of adults in Arkansas who …same-sex marriage
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Religious tradition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Evangelical Protestant
22%
67%
10%
145
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Age distribution among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
36%
29%
19%
15%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
14%
34%
31%
21%
167
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
26%
16%
24%
27%
8%
< 1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
9%
8%
31%
38%
14%
< 1%
167
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
55%
45%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
49%
51%
173
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
74%
15%
< 1%
8%
3%
106
Oppose/strongly oppose
78%
15%
1%
3%
3%
172
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Immigrant status among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
6%
6%
88%
105
Oppose/strongly oppose
3%
1%
96%
172
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
Oppose/strongly oppose
38%
20%
28%
14%
154
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
43%
34%
11%
12%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
54%
28%
14%
4%
170
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
37%
5%
19%
6%
34%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
59%
5%
14%
12%
10%
171
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
32%
68%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
35%
65%
173
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Belief in God among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
59%
23%
6%
< 1%
10%
2%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
89%
10%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
55%
23%
11%
11%
< 1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
79%
14%
3%
2%
2%
173
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
23%
46%
30%
< 1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
53%
27%
19%
1%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
49%
25%
5%
19%
1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
73%
13%
3%
9%
3%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
Strongly favor/favor
18%
14%
10%
57%
< 1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
40%
16%
8%
35%
1%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
29%
7%
3%
60%
1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
46%
4%
5%
43%
1%
173
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
Strongly favor/favor
55%
16%
10%
16%
2%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
71%
10%
7%
12%
< 1%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
44%
13%
13%
30%
1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
43%
19%
10%
27%
2%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
26%
14%
49%
10%
< 1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
62%
3%
31%
2%
2%
173
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
Strongly favor/favor
23%
74%
3%
1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
53%
46%
1%
< 1%
173
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
Strongly favor/favor
37%
13%
9%
41%
< 1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
57%
15%
8%
19%
1%
173
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
Strongly favor/favor
25%
31%
2%
38%
4%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
58%
27%
3%
8%
5%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
80%
16%
4%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
87%
4%
9%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
66%
31%
3%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
82%
10%
8%
173
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 Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
33%
17%
50%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
53%
14%
33%
173
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Political ideology among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
24%
47%
21%
8%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
57%
28%
10%
4%
173
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Views about size of government among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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%
49%
2%
2%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
62%
33%
< 1%
5%
173
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
Strongly favor/favor
33%
63%
2%
3%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
59%
37%
2%
3%
173
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Views about abortion among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
57%
42%
1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
26%
71%
3%
173
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
89%
8%
2%
< 1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
17%
79%
2%
2%
173
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
36%
62%
2%
1%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
41%
2%
1%
173
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Views about human evolution among adults in Arkansas by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Arkansas 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
32%
39%
3%
24%
2%
107
Oppose/strongly oppose
10%
22%
3%
62%
3%
173
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