Belief in God among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
73%
13%
4%
< 1%
8%
1%
236
2007
75%
14%
4%
1%
3%
1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
23%
9%
8%
< 1%
236
2007
54%
27%
13%
5%
1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
41%
34%
25%
< 1%
236
2007
38%
34%
28%
< 1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
19%
3%
17%
< 1%
236
2007
51%
22%
6%
20%
1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
26%
9%
8%
57%
< 1%
236
2007
18%
8%
8%
65%
1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
38%
12%
4%
45%
1%
236
2007
35%
5%
4%
56%
1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
60%
17%
11%
11%
< 1%
236
2007
42%
14%
19%
22%
2%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
18%
13%
24%
1%
236
2007
29%
13%
19%
35%
4%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
42%
7%
42%
6%
3%
236
2007
29%
9%
58%
3%
1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
36%
62%
1%
1%
236
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
37%
13%
8%
42%
< 1%
236
2007
31%
11%
8%
49%
1%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
37%
28%
1%
28%
6%
236
2007
36%
27%
3%
24%
11%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
80%
15%
5%
236
2007
77%
14%
9%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
24%
7%
236
2007
61%
28%
11%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
41%
13%
46%
236
2007
38%
15%
47%
344
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
35%
22%
5%
236
2007
35%
42%
17%
6%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
37%
3%
3%
236
2007
42%
47%
5%
7%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
51%
42%
4%
3%
236
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
48%
3%
236
2007
53%
42%
4%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
34%
3%
3%
236
2007
52%
41%
3%
4%
344
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 adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
53%
40%
7%
236
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Views about environmental regulation among adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
43%
54%
1%
2%
236
2007
31%
63%
3%
3%
344
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 with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania
% of adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are in Pennsylvania 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
2014
28%
22%
4%
43%
4%
236
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.