Age distribution among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
25%
36%
26%
13%
465
2007
22%
38%
26%
14%
452
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
15%
16%
30%
30%
8%
1%
465
2007
< 1%
19%
28%
37%
13%
4%
452
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
48%
52%
470
2007
47%
53%
460
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
74%
5%
5%
9%
7%
463
2007
83%
1%
4%
7%
4%
452
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
12%
11%
78%
463
2007
13%
7%
80%
455
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
2014
29%
23%
26%
21%
434
2007
24%
23%
33%
20%
410
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
30%
35%
22%
13%
468
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Marital status among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
47%
11%
12%
5%
26%
470
2007
56%
6%
12%
5%
20%
457
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
24%
76%
469
2007
35%
65%
459
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Belief in God among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
48%
23%
10%
< 1%
17%
3%
470
2007
62%
19%
6%
1%
8%
4%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
38%
22%
20%
20%
< 1%
470
2007
43%
31%
13%
12%
1%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
25%
31%
43%
1%
470
2007
29%
34%
37%
< 1%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
14%
10%
37%
< 1%
470
2007
51%
18%
7%
23%
1%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
18%
6%
6%
69%
1%
470
2007
19%
7%
10%
63%
< 1%
460
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Frequency of meditation among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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%
8%
5%
49%
< 1%
470
2007
38%
9%
4%
47%
1%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
51%
14%
13%
21%
< 1%
470
2007
53%
15%
12%
18%
2%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
2014
48%
19%
14%
19%
< 1%
470
2007
44%
16%
16%
21%
3%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
21%
17%
47%
13%
2%
470
2007
24%
14%
55%
4%
3%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
31%
68%
1%
< 1%
470
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
23%
9%
8%
60%
< 1%
470
2007
30%
11%
9%
50%
1%
460
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
17%
26%
1%
49%
7%
470
2007
20%
29%
2%
40%
9%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
36%
8%
470
2007
58%
30%
12%
460
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Belief in Hell among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
55%
7%
470
2007
47%
42%
11%
460
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Party affiliation among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
23%
20%
56%
470
2007
28%
16%
56%
460
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Political ideology among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
34%
38%
7%
470
2007
27%
41%
28%
4%
460
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Views about size of government among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
48%
4%
3%
470
2007
42%
44%
6%
9%
460
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 Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
30%
66%
3%
1%
470
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Views about abortion among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
68%
29%
3%
470
2007
66%
31%
4%
460
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
76%
20%
2%
2%
470
2007
66%
27%
4%
3%
460
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
70%
22%
8%
470
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Views about human evolution among adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
% of adults in Washington who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
48%
21%
6%
23%
2%
470
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