Table 1

Balanced sample of respondents’ demographics

VariablesSequenceTotal
DefaultAlternative
Gender*Male51%58%55%
Female47%39%43%
Age group18–24 years8%5%6%
25–34 years33%43%38%
35–44 years34%31%33%
45–54 years15%15%15%
55–64 years8%4%6%
65 years and older3%2%2%
RaceNon-White34%27%30%
White66%73%70%
EducationHigh school Diploma/less8%11%9%
Bachelor degree48%44%46%
College/Associate Degree32%23%28%
Graduate degree12%22%17%
IncomeLower (≤$49,999)44%44%44%
Middle ($50,000-$149,999)47%50%48%
Upper (≥$150,000)10%6%8%
IdeologyConservative26%25%26%
Moderate22%23%22%
Liberal52%52%52%
Sample (N)144142286

Note(s): * “Other” gender not included in the analysis

Source(s): Author’s own work

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