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Political ideology among adults in New Jersey by religious group
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
33%
38%
22%
7%
327
Mainline Protestant
29%
36%
27%
8%
124
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
11%
37%
45%
7%
148
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
12%
30%
31%
27%
265
Moderate
17%
37%
27%
19%
316
Liberal
26%
41%
24%
9%
221
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
8%
8%
26%
37%
18%
3%
265
Moderate
10%
14%
30%
32%
10%
4%
316
Liberal
18%
17%
32%
28%
5%
< 1%
221
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
50%
50%
271
Moderate
47%
53%
329
Liberal
50%
50%
227
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
64%
13%
3%
18%
3%
264
Moderate
63%
10%
9%
14%
5%
321
Liberal
58%
12%
8%
18%
3%
225
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
19%
16%
64%
267
Moderate
25%
16%
58%
323
Liberal
23%
15%
62%
219
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Conservative
32%
16%
23%
28%
227
Moderate
28%
13%
29%
29%
284
Liberal
18%
19%
26%
37%
207
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who have completed…
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Political ideology
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
46%
26%
17%
11%
270
Moderate
41%
20%
18%
21%
326
Liberal
29%
30%
22%
19%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
53%
5%
14%
7%
20%
270
Moderate
48%
9%
13%
8%
22%
328
Liberal
51%
8%
11%
2%
28%
225
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
24%
76%
269
Moderate
32%
68%
325
Liberal
33%
67%
227
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Conservative
75%
15%
4%
< 1%
3%
2%
271
Moderate
60%
26%
3%
< 1%
7%
3%
329
Liberal
43%
30%
10%
< 1%
15%
1%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
64%
24%
6%
6%
< 1%
271
Moderate
52%
28%
11%
8%
< 1%
329
Liberal
31%
35%
18%
14%
2%
227
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
48%
32%
19%
1%
271
Moderate
39%
40%
21%
< 1%
329
Liberal
18%
42%
39%
< 1%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
72%
13%
4%
10%
1%
271
Moderate
53%
20%
9%
18%
< 1%
329
Liberal
37%
17%
4%
40%
2%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
28%
10%
12%
50%
1%
271
Moderate
19%
11%
12%
57%
1%
329
Liberal
11%
6%
3%
79%
< 1%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
45%
6%
2%
45%
2%
271
Moderate
36%
10%
5%
47%
1%
329
Liberal
32%
9%
5%
52%
1%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
66%
13%
5%
13%
3%
271
Moderate
59%
15%
12%
13%
< 1%
329
Liberal
49%
18%
9%
23%
1%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
45%
15%
11%
27%
1%
271
Moderate
39%
18%
16%
27%
< 1%
329
Liberal
47%
17%
17%
20%
< 1%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
45%
6%
36%
9%
4%
271
Moderate
25%
10%
54%
9%
2%
329
Liberal
13%
18%
54%
14%
2%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
44%
54%
1%
1%
271
Moderate
21%
77%
2%
1%
329
Liberal
20%
79%
1%
1%
227
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
40%
10%
6%
42%
1%
271
Moderate
30%
10%
11%
49%
1%
329
Liberal
16%
9%
8%
68%
< 1%
227
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
35%
30%
7%
20%
8%
271
Moderate
23%
32%
1%
36%
8%
329
Liberal
10%
22%
1%
60%
7%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
85%
9%
6%
271
Moderate
72%
21%
7%
329
Liberal
58%
32%
10%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
67%
22%
11%
271
Moderate
48%
44%
8%
329
Liberal
42%
48%
10%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
55%
15%
29%
271
Moderate
31%
16%
53%
329
Liberal
8%
16%
76%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
61%
35%
< 1%
3%
271
Moderate
41%
50%
6%
3%
329
Liberal
30%
63%
3%
4%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
54%
41%
1%
3%
271
Moderate
39%
53%
4%
3%
329
Liberal
23%
72%
4%
1%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
40%
54%
5%
271
Moderate
64%
32%
4%
329
Liberal
77%
20%
3%
227
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 New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
55%
38%
2%
5%
271
Moderate
76%
18%
3%
3%
329
Liberal
84%
9%
4%
3%
227
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
37%
53%
10%
271
Moderate
61%
30%
9%
329
Liberal
80%
15%
5%
227
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
46%
47%
2%
5%
271
Moderate
32%
62%
1%
4%
329
Liberal
16%
81%
1%
1%
227
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Views about human evolution among adults in New Jersey by political ideology
% of adults in New Jersey who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
22%
25%
4%
43%
6%
271
Moderate
42%
24%
3%
27%
5%
329
Liberal
52%
22%
7%
15%
4%
227
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.