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Views about size of government among adults in Vermont by religious group
% of adults in Vermont who would rather have…
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Religious tradition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
35%
55%
6%
4%
120
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
16%
25%
34%
24%
141
Bigger government; more services
23%
37%
23%
17%
132
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
12%
10%
19%
41%
16%
2%
141
Bigger government; more services
15%
13%
32%
28%
11%
< 1%
132
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
49%
51%
143
Bigger government; more services
50%
50%
134
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
97%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
3%
143
Bigger government; more services
93%
1%
1%
4%
1%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
1%
12%
87%
143
Bigger government; more services
4%
14%
82%
130
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
23%
33%
32%
12%
128
Bigger government; more services
34%
20%
32%
14%
127
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
42%
28%
19%
10%
141
Bigger government; more services
30%
29%
22%
19%
133
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
58%
8%
12%
7%
14%
142
Bigger government; more services
44%
16%
9%
4%
27%
132
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
21%
79%
143
Bigger government; more services
26%
74%
134
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Belief in God among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
53%
23%
6%
< 1%
14%
4%
143
Bigger government; more services
34%
27%
5%
< 1%
29%
6%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
40%
28%
18%
14%
< 1%
143
Bigger government; more services
25%
20%
21%
32%
2%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
29%
30%
40%
< 1%
143
Bigger government; more services
14%
34%
52%
< 1%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
38%
17%
10%
34%
1%
143
Bigger government; more services
27%
12%
9%
52%
< 1%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
14%
11%
10%
65%
< 1%
143
Bigger government; more services
5%
4%
2%
88%
< 1%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
31%
10%
6%
50%
2%
143
Bigger government; more services
28%
6%
4%
61%
< 1%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
17%
14%
19%
1%
143
Bigger government; more services
46%
12%
12%
28%
1%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
12%
14%
24%
< 1%
143
Bigger government; more services
46%
17%
12%
23%
2%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
23%
17%
52%
7%
2%
143
Bigger government; more services
12%
13%
54%
18%
3%
134
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
35%
62%
2%
1%
143
Bigger government; more services
24%
74%
< 1%
2%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
26%
9%
7%
58%
< 1%
143
Bigger government; more services
13%
5%
4%
78%
< 1%
134
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
19%
25%
2%
47%
6%
143
Bigger government; more services
10%
19%
2%
65%
4%
134
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
65%
31%
4%
143
Bigger government; more services
50%
44%
6%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
46%
46%
8%
143
Bigger government; more services
33%
60%
6%
134
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 Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
11%
39%
143
Bigger government; more services
10%
16%
74%
134
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Political ideology among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
48%
36%
14%
3%
143
Bigger government; more services
14%
26%
57%
3%
134
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
45%
2%
3%
143
Bigger government; more services
19%
78%
2%
1%
134
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Views about abortion among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
64%
32%
4%
143
Bigger government; more services
79%
20%
1%
134
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
69%
25%
5%
1%
143
Bigger government; more services
89%
9%
< 1%
2%
134
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
62%
30%
8%
143
Bigger government; more services
89%
9%
2%
134
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
37%
61%
< 1%
1%
143
Bigger government; more services
20%
77%
< 1%
2%
134
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Views about human evolution among adults in Vermont by views about size of government
% of adults in Vermont 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
Smaller government; fewer services
46%
22%
5%
26%
1%
143
Bigger government; more services
66%
14%
5%
12%
4%
134
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