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Racial Composition, Attitudes about - Measurement Concept

Concerns, opinions about the racial composition of one's current neighborhood or ideal racial composition of a neighborhood
135 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable158933.0
1) Strongly favor2996.2
2) Favor64813.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose157232.6
4) Oppose48610.1
5) Strongly oppose1954.0
8) Don't know230.5
9) No answer80.2
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1055
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable158933.0
1) Strongly favor67514.0
2) Favor82217.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose153231.8
4) Oppose1232.6
5) Strongly oppose491.0
8) Don't know210.4
9) No answer90.2
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1055
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Are there any whites/blacks [opposite race] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes332969.1
2) No131527.3
8) Don't know1723.6
9) No answer40.1
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1055
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2014 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable126532.9
1) Strongly favor2626.8
2) Favor44611.6
3) Neither favor nor oppose135835.3
4) Oppose3569.3
5) Strongly oppose1373.6
8) Don't know140.4
9) No answer40.1
Total3842100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2014
Cases: 3842
Variables: 938
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2014 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable126532.9
1) Strongly favor52813.7
2) Favor57615.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose131334.2
4) Oppose1032.7
5) Strongly oppose350.9
8) Don't know180.5
9) No answer40.1
Total3842100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2014
Cases: 3842
Variables: 938
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2014 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Are there any whites/blacks [opposite race] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes271970.8
2) No96025.0
8) Don't know1594.1
9) No answer40.1
Total3842100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2014
Cases: 3842
Variables: 938
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
NGHBASN from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q49d. How many people in your neighborhood are Asian?
 TOTAL%
0) None68147.8
1) A few52536.9
2) Some20114.2
3) About half80.6
4) Most60.4
5) All20.1
Missing237
Total1423100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NGHBBLK from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q49b. How many people in your neighborhood are black or African American?
 TOTAL%
0) None39427.3
1) A few56939.3
2) Some33523.2
3) About half714.9
4) Most594.1
5) All171.2
Missing217
Total1446100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NGHBHISP from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q49c. How many people in your neighborhood are Hispanic or Latino?
 TOTAL%
0) None43330.3
1) A few54338.0
2) Some35024.5
3) About half634.4
4) Most332.3
5) All60.4
Missing229
Total1429100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NGHBWHT from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q49a. How many people in your neighborhood are white, non-Hispanic?
 TOTAL%
0) None281.8
1) A few704.5
2) Some1117.1
3) About half18411.8
4) Most84654.2
5) All32220.6
Missing85
Total1561100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NGHBBLK from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007) - Instructional Dataset
Q49b. How many people in your neighborhood are black or African American?
 TOTAL%
0) None39427.3
1) A few56939.3
2) Some33523.2
3) About half714.9
4) Most594.1
5) All171.2
Missing217
Total1446100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 327
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NGHBHISP from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007) - Instructional Dataset
Q49c. How many people in your neighborhood are Hispanic or Latino?
 TOTAL%
0) None43330.3
1) A few54338.0
2) Some35024.5
3) About half634.4
4) Most332.3
5) All60.4
Missing229
Total1429100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 327
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NGHBWHT from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007) - Instructional Dataset
Q49a. How many people in your neighborhood are white, non-Hispanic?
 TOTAL%
0) None281.8
1) A few704.5
2) Some1117.1
3) About half18411.8
4) Most84654.2
5) All32220.6
Missing85
Total1561100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 327
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
LVBLKS_1 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? B. Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks? (LIVEBLKS_1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable68934.5
1) Strongly favor1266.3
2) Favor21610.8
3) Neither favor nor oppose67533.8
4) Oppose19910.0
5) Strongly oppose824.1
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer40.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LVBLKS_2 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? B. Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks? (LIVEBLKS_2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable99749.9
1) Strongly favor763.8
2) Favor1879.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose51025.5
4) Oppose1608.0
5) Strongly oppose623.1
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer40.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LVBLKS_3 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? B. Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks? (LIVEBLKS_3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116058.0
1) Strongly favor884.4
2) Favor1417.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose43321.7
4) Oppose1296.5
5) Strongly oppose432.2
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer10.1
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LVWHTS_1 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? G. Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites? (LIVEWHTS_1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable68934.5
1) Strongly favor28414.2
2) Favor29814.9
3) Neither favor nor oppose63631.8
4) Oppose633.2
5) Strongly oppose150.8
8) Don't know120.6
9) No answer30.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LVWHTS_2 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? G. Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites? (LIVEWHTS_2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable99749.9
1) Strongly favor20810.4
2) Favor24812.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose47924.0
4) Oppose462.3
5) Strongly oppose130.7
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer40.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LVWHTS_3 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? G. Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites? (LIVEWHTS_3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116058.0
1) Strongly favor1939.7
2) Favor1849.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose40520.3
4) Oppose442.2
5) Strongly oppose70.4
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer30.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIV_1 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Are there any African Americans living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE_1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes132266.1
2) No61530.8
8) Don't know623.1
9) No answer10.1
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIV_2 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Are there any African Americans living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE_2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable46423.2
1) Yes104052.0
2) No43021.5
8) Don't know663.3
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIV_3 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Are there any African Americans living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE_3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable72436.2
1) Yes87643.8
2) No35017.5
8) Don't know492.5
9) No answer10.1
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
VCF0819 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Some people say that Negroes should be allowed to live in any part of town they want to. How do you feel? Should Negroes be allowed to live in any part of town they want to, or not? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings)
 TOTAL%
0) NA7446.8
1) White people have a right to keep Negroes out of their neighborhoods if they want to192417.7
2) Negroes have a right to live wherever they can afford to, just like anybody else713365.6
9) DK; depends; can't decide; both10789.9
Missing36559
Total10879100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
VCF0860 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Is this neighborhood you live in all white, mostly white, about half and half, mostly black, or all black? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings)
 TOTAL%
0) NA7357.7
1) All white546457.0
2) Mostly white210622.0
3) About half and half5105.3
4) Mostly Negro/black4534.7
5) All Negro/black2712.8
8) DK490.5
Missing37850
Total9588100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable160532.7
1) Strongly favor3396.9
2) Favor64013.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose161633.0
4) Oppose4799.8
5) Strongly oppose1903.9
8) Don't know220.4
9) No answer100.2
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable160532.7
1) Strongly favor74915.3
2) Favor78616.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose153431.3
4) Oppose1422.9
5) Strongly oppose440.9
8) Don't know290.6
9) No answer120.2
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Are there any whites/blacks [opposite race] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes331867.7
2) No138828.3
8) Don't know1903.9
9) No answer50.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor2136.0
2) Favor42812.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose118533.3
4) Oppose3409.6
5) Strongly oppose1403.9
8) Don't know190.5
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor46613.1
2) Favor55815.7
3) Neither favor nor oppose114032.0
4) Oppose1073.0
5) Strongly oppose361.0
8) Don't know180.5
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Are there any Whites/Blacks/African-Americans living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes240667.6
2) No101028.4
8) Don't know1434.0
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey, 2004
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor687.5
2) Favor17219.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose46851.7
4) Oppose14516.0
5) Strongly oppose444.9
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey, 2004
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? -- Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Whites.
 TOTAL%
1) Very much in favor16718.4
2) Somewhat in favor20122.2
3) Neither in favor nor oppose46050.8
4) Somewhat oppose525.7
5) Very opposed171.9
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 2004
Before 1978 asked Non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes85363.7
2) No43132.2
8) Don't know554.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ACQNHASN from General Social Survey, 2006
How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are Asian or Asian-American?
 TOTAL%
1) 034567.9
2) 1407.9
3) 2-55811.4
4) 6-1091.8
5) More than 10132.6
8) Don't know387.5
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ACQNHBLK from General Social Survey, 2006
How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are Black or African-American?
 TOTAL%
1) 023746.7
2) 1509.8
3) 2-59819.3
4) 6-10295.7
5) More than 106112.0
8) Don't know285.5
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ACQNHHSP from General Social Survey, 2006
How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are Hispanic?
 TOTAL%
1) 028956.9
2) 1387.5
3) 2-59318.3
4) 6-10193.7
5) More than 10326.3
8) Don't know316.1
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ACQNHWHT from General Social Survey, 2006
How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are white?
 TOTAL%
1) 0489.4
2) 1183.5
3) 2-56713.2
4) 6-10489.4
5) More than 1030359.6
8) Don't know193.7
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey, 2006
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor1959.8
2) Favor33716.9
3) Neither favor nor oppose101551.0
4) Oppose30215.2
5) Strongly oppose1266.3
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer60.3
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey, 2006
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
1) Very much favor42921.5
2) Somewhat favor44622.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose97248.8
4) Somewhat oppose1045.2
5) Very much oppose241.2
8) Don't know130.7
9) No answer40.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 2006
Before 1978 asked of non-Blacks only, 1978 and later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes197365.9
2) No92731.0
8) Don't know913.0
9) No answer10.0
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BKHISPS1 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF R IS ANGLO, BLACK, OR HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): Imagine that you are looking for a new house, and you find one that you like much more than any other house. It has everything that you've been looking for, it's close to work, and within your price range. Checking on the neighborhood, you find that the schools are of high quality, the crime rate is low, and the neighborhood is [six randomized versions, depending on R's ethnicity (see below)]. How likely or unlikely do you think it is that you would buy this house? Do you think that you'd be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to buy the house? IF R IS BLACK (ETHGROUP): The neighborhood is 10% Hispanic and 90% black. (04)
 TOTAL%
1) Very unlikely14.3
2) Somewhat unlikely28.7
3) Don't know/Uncertain28.7
4) Somewhat likely939.1
5) Very likely939.1
Missing18520
Total23100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BKHISPS3 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF R IS ANGLO, BLACK, OR HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): Imagine that you are looking for a new house, and you find one that you like much more than any other house. It has everything that you've been looking for, it's close to work, and within your price range. Checking on the neighborhood, you find that the schools are of high quality, the crime rate is low, and the neighborhood is [six randomized versions, depending on R's ethnicity (see below)]. How likely or unlikely do you think it is that you would buy this house? Do you think that you'd be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to buy the house? IF R IS BLACK (ETHGROUP): The neighborhood is 30% Hispanic and 70% black.
 TOTAL%
1) Very unlikely15.6
3) Don't know/Uncertain15.6
4) Somewhat likely950.0
5) Very likely738.9
Missing18525
Total18100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BKHISPS6 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF R IS ANGLO, BLACK, OR HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): Imagine that you are looking for a new house, and you find one that you like much more than any other house. It has everything that you've been looking for, it's close to work, and within your price range. Checking on the neighborhood, you find that the schools are of high quality, the crime rate is low, and the neighborhood is [six randomized versions, depending on R's ethnicity (see below)]. How likely or unlikely do you think it is that you would buy this house? Do you think that you'd be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to buy the house? IF R IS BLACK (ETHGROUP): The neighborhood is 60% Hispanic and 40% black. (04)
 TOTAL%
1) Very unlikely27.7
2) Somewhat unlikely13.8
3) Don't know/Uncertain27.7
4) Somewhat likely415.4
5) Very likely1765.4
Missing18517
Total26100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HSBLKS1 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF R IS ANGLO, BLACK, OR HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): Imagine that you are looking for a new house, and you find one that you like much more than any other house. It has everything that you've been looking for, it's close to work, and within your price range. Checking on the neighborhood, you find that the schools are of high quality, the crime rate is low, and the neighborhood is [six randomized versions, depending on R's ethnicity (see below)]. How likely or unlikely do you think it is that you would buy this house? Do you think that you'd be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to buy the house? IF R IS HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): The neighborhood is 10% Black and 90% Hispanic (04)
 TOTAL%
-1) Refused14.8
2) Somewhat unlikely29.5
3) Don't know/uncertain314.3
4) Somewhat likely628.6
5) Very likely942.9
Missing18522
Total21100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HSBLKS3 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF R IS ANGLO, BLACK, OR HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): Imagine that you are looking for a new house, and you find one that you like much more than any other house. It has everything that you've been looking for, it's close to work, and within your price range. Checking on the neighborhood, you find that the schools are of high quality, the crime rate is low, and the neighborhood is [six randomized versions, depending on R's ethnicity (see below)]. How likely or unlikely do you think it is that you would buy this house? Do you think that you'd be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to buy the house? IF R IS HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): The neighborhood is 30% Black and 70% Hispanic (04)
 TOTAL%
1) Very unlikely14.2
2) Somewhat unlikely14.2
4) Somewhat likely312.5
5) Very likely1979.2
Missing18519
Total24100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HSBLKS6 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF R IS ANGLO, BLACK, OR HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): Imagine that you are looking for a new house, and you find one that you like much more than any other house. It has everything that you've been looking for, it's close to work, and within your price range. Checking on the neighborhood, you find that the schools are of high quality, the crime rate is low, and the neighborhood is [six randomized versions, depending on R's ethnicity (see below)]. How likely or unlikely do you think it is that you would buy this house? Do you think that you'd be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to buy the house? IF R IS HISPANIC (ETHGROUP): The neighborhood is 60% Black and 40% Hispanic (04)
 TOTAL%
1) Very unlikely413.3
2) Somewhat unlikely26.7
3) Don't know/uncertain26.7
4) Somewhat likely620.0
5) Very likely1653.3
Missing18513
Total30100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OWNAREA1 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Is the neighborhood you live in all white, mostly white, mixed half and half, mostly black, or all black? (91)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK71.1
1) All white466.9
2) Mostly white27841.7
3) Mixed half and half25037.5
4) Mostly black426.3
5) All black101.5
7) Other response (Vol.)335.0
Missing17877
Total666100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OWNAREA2 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Is the neighborhood you live in all [R's ethnicity], mostly [R's ethnicity], half [R's ethnicity], or mostly non-[R's ethnicity]? (97, 99, 02, 04)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK602.4
1) Mostly non-(R's ethnicity)37214.8
2) About half (R's ethnicity)84633.7
3) Mostly (R's ethnicity)96338.3
4) All (R's ethnicity)27310.9
Missing16029
Total2514100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OWNPREF from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF R IS ANGLO OR BLACK (ETHGROUP): Would you personally prefer to live in a neighborhood that is all white, mostly white, mixed half and half, mostly black, or all black? (86, 91, 98, 01, 05)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK29111.2
1) All White31812.2
2) Mostly White59422.9
3) Mixed132150.8
4) Mostly Black461.8
5) All Black291.1
Missing15944
Total2599100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
LIVEASNS from General Social Survey, 2000
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Asian Americans?
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor15010.7
2) Favor23216.6
3) Neither favor nor oppose68048.6
4) Oppose17012.2
5) Strongly oppose745.3
8) Don't know785.6
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey, 2000
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor25811.1
2) Favor36615.7
3) Neither favor nor oppose103744.5
4) Oppose38416.5
5) Strongly oppose2279.7
8) Don't know321.4
9) No answer271.2
Missing486
Total2331100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEHSPS from General Social Survey, 2000
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Hispanic Americans?
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor1389.9
2) Favor23516.8
3) Neither favor nor oppose61243.8
4) Oppose26619.0
5) Strongly oppose785.6
8) Don't know533.8
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey, 2000
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? -- Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites.
 TOTAL%
1) Very much in favor41229.5
2) Somewhat favor29421.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose53738.4
4) Somewhat oppose715.1
5) Very much oppose231.6
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer483.4
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 2000
Before 1978 asked Non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes179163.6
2) No83129.5
8) Don't know1505.3
9) No answer451.6
Total2817100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey, 2002
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor10912.0
2) Favor17319.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose39643.6
4) Oppose15316.9
5) Strongly oppose717.8
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1857
Total908100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey, 2002
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? -- Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites.
 TOTAL%
1) Very much favor25728.3
2) Somewhat favor21223.3
3) Neither favor nor oppose36540.2
4) Somewhat oppose485.3
5) Very opposed192.1
8) Don't know70.8
Missing1857
Total908100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 2002
Before 1978 Asked Non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes93368.1
2) No36526.6
8) Don't know493.6
9) No answer231.7
Missing1395
Total1370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor2999.3
2) Favor64820.3
3) Neither favor nor oppose157249.1
4) Oppose48615.2
5) Strongly oppose1956.1
Missing1620
Total3200100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1040
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor67521.1
2) Favor82225.7
3) Neither favor nor oppose153247.9
4) Oppose1233.8
5) Strongly oppose491.5
Missing1619
Total3201100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1040
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Are there any whites/blacks [opposite race] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes332971.7
2) No131528.3
Missing176
Total4644100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1040
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor2999.3
2) Favor64820.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose157248.7
4) Oppose48615.0
5) Strongly oppose1956.0
8) Don't know230.7
9) No answer80.2
Missing1589
Total3231100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1030
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor67520.9
2) Favor82225.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose153247.4
4) Oppose1233.8
5) Strongly oppose491.5
8) Don't know210.6
9) No answer90.3
Missing1589
Total3231100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1030
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Are there any whites/blacks [opposite race] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes332969.1
2) No131527.3
8) Don't know1723.6
9) No answer40.1
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1030
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor33910.3
2) Favor64019.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose161649.0
4) Oppose47914.5
5) Strongly oppose1905.8
8) Don't know220.7
9) No answer100.3
Missing1605
Total3296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor74922.7
2) Favor78623.8
3) Neither favor nor oppose153446.5
4) Oppose1424.3
5) Strongly oppose441.3
8) Don't know290.9
9) No answer120.4
Missing1605
Total3296100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Are there any whites/blacks [opposite race] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes331867.7
2) No138828.3
8) Don't know1903.9
9) No answer50.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey 2014 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor26210.2
2) Favor44617.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose135853.1
4) Oppose35613.9
5) Strongly oppose1375.4
Missing1283
Total2559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2014
Cases: 3842
Variables: 938
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEWHTS from General Social Survey 2014 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor52820.7
2) Favor57622.5
3) Neither favor nor oppose131351.4
4) Oppose1034.0
5) Strongly oppose351.4
Missing1287
Total2555100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2014
Cases: 3842
Variables: 938
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey 2014 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Are there any whites/blacks [opposite race] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes271973.9
2) No96026.1
Missing163
Total3679100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2014
Cases: 3842
Variables: 938
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEASNS from General Social Survey, 1990
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Asian Americans?
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor463.4
2) Favor14010.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose66348.3
4) Oppose35826.1
5) Strong oppose1289.3
8) Don't know272.0
9) No answer100.7
Total1372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey, 1990
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor674.9
2) Favor14810.8
3) Neither favor nor oppose56841.4
4) Oppose39128.5
5) Strongly oppose17913.0
8) Don't know90.7
9) No answer100.7
Total1372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEHSPS from General Social Survey, 1990
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Hispanic Americans?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor523.8
2) Favor1319.5
3) Neither favor nor oppose58442.6
4) Oppose40229.3
5) Strongly oppose16812.2
8) Don't know241.7
9) No answer110.8
Total1372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVENO from General Social Survey, 1990
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites raised in the North? (Only asked of respondents in the South Atlantic, South East Central, and South West Central regions)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor388.3
2) Favor9320.3
3) Neither favor nor oppose26157.0
4) Oppose429.2
5) Strongly oppose81.7
8) Don't know102.2
9) No answer61.3
Missing914
Total458100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVESO from General Social Survey, 1990
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were raised in the South? (Only asked of respondents in regions other than the South Atlantic, South East Central, and South West Central regions)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor454.9
2) Favor14616.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose53658.6
4) Oppose13214.4
5) Strongly oppose333.6
8) Don't know171.9
9) No answer50.5
Missing458
Total914100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1990
Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/Black/African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black456.0
2) Remain integrated66188.5
8) Don't know273.6
9) No answer141.9
Missing625
Total747100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1990
Before 1978 asked non-Blacks only, 1978 and later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/Blacks/African Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes74354.2
2) No55040.1
8) Don't know755.5
9) No answer40.3
Total1372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACSEG from General Social Survey, 1990
White people have a right to keep (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly748.1
2) Agree slightly12413.5
3) Disagree slightly21823.8
4) Disagree strongly47151.4
8) No opinion272.9
9) No answer30.3
Missing455
Total917100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey, 1996
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor909.3
2) Favor15015.5
3) Neither favor nor oppose44445.8
4) Oppose17317.9
5) Strongly oppose868.9
8) Don't know171.8
9) No answer90.9
Missing1935
Total969100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1996
Before 1978 asked non-Blacks only, 1978 and later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/Blacks/African Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes177161.0
2) No94932.7
8) Don't know1585.4
9) No answer260.9
Total2904100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACSEG from General Social Survey, 1996
White people have a right to keep (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly505.3
2) Agree slightly596.2
3) Disagree slightly17718.6
4) Disagree strongly63666.9
8) No opinion272.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1953
Total951100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1988
Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/ Black/ African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black445.5
2) Remain integrated71389.7
8) Don't know192.4
9) No answer192.4
Missing686
Total795100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1988
Before 1978 Asked Non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes79053.3
2) No61941.8
8) Don't know674.5
9) No answer50.3
Total1481100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACSEG from General Social Survey, 1988
White people have a right to keep (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly727.4
2) Agree slightly13814.1
3) Disagree slightly23023.5
4) Disagree strongly51052.2
8) No opinion262.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing504
Total977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1991
Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/ Black/ African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black435.4
2) Remain integrated71889.4
8) Don't know212.6
9) No answer212.6
Missing714
Total803100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1991
Are there any (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes78851.9
2) No64842.7
8) Don't know664.4
9) No answer151.0
Total1517100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACSEG from General Social Survey, 1991
Which statement on the card comes closest to how you, yourself, feel? White people have a right to keep (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly666.6
2) Agree slightly10510.6
3) Disagree slightly22122.3
4) Disagree strongly57457.8
8) No opinion212.1
9) No answer60.6
Missing524
Total993100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HOODRACE from Demographics in U.S. Congregations Survey, Parishioners
How would you describe the racial/ethnic groups in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Predominately/only White22233.0
2) Mostly White with a few minorities34351.0
3) About half White and half African American or Hispanic6910.3
4) Mostly African American or Hispanic263.9
5) Other specify121.8
Missing31
Total672100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 703
Variables: 119
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Mailed
LIVEBLKS from General Social Survey, 1998
Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor21211.3
2) Favor24513.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose83944.8
4) Oppose35519.0
5) Strongly oppose1829.7
8) Don't know231.2
9) No answer150.8
Missing961
Total1871100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1998
Before 1978 Asked non-blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes174961.8
2) No88731.3
8) Don't know1415.0
9) No answer551.9
Total2832100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BLKNBR from Anti-Semitism in the United States, 1981
ASKED ONLY IN VERSION A SURVEY (GENERAL POPULATION)--How do you feel about having Blacks in your neighborhood? Would you like to have some Black neighbors, wouldn't it make any difference to you or would you prefer not to have any Black neighbors?
 TOTAL%
1) Like to have some454.9
2) Wouldn't make any difference57262.4
3) Prefer not to have any27129.6
4) Don't know293.2
Missing298
Total917100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 1215
Variables: 340
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
JAPNNBR from Anti-Semitism in the United States, 1981
ASKED ONLY IN VERSION A SURVEY (GENERAL POPULATION)--How do you feel about having Japanese in your neighborhood? Would you like to have some Japanese neighbors, wouldn't it make any difference to you or would you prefer not to have any Japanese neighbors?
 TOTAL%
1) Like to have some525.0
2) Wouldn't make any difference84681.4
3) Prefer not to have any1019.7
4) Don't know403.8
Missing176
Total1039100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 1215
Variables: 340
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
JEWNBR from Anti-Semitism in the United States, 1981
VERSION A QUESTION (GENERAL POPULATION) ASKS--How do you feel about having Jews in your neighborhood? Would you like to have some Jewish neighbors, wouldn't it make any difference to you or would you prefer not to have any Jewish neighbors? ; VERSION B QUESTION (JEWISH ONLY) ASKS--How would the majority of non-Jews feel about having Jews in their neighborhood? Do you think they would like to have some Jews, wouldn't it make any difference to them or would they prefer not to have any Jewish neighbors?
 TOTAL%
1) Like to have some796.5
2) Wouldn't make any difference99782.1
3) Prefer not to have any998.2
4) Don't know393.2
Missing1
Total1214100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 1215
Variables: 340
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V186 from Detroit Area Study, 1971 - Social Problems and Social Change in Detroit
Would you personally prefer to live in a neighborhood with all Negroes, mostly Negroes, mostly whites, or a neighborhood that's mixed half and half? (Q108)
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro297.2
2) Mostly Negro338.2
3) Mostly white82.0
4) Mixed25763.6
7) Makes no difference7719.1
Missing1477
Total404100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1971
Cases: 1881
Variables: 401
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1976
ASKED ONLY OF NON-BLACKS: If yes to RACLIVE: Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/Black/African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black/African-American376.3
2) Remain integrated52189.4
8) Don't know172.9
9) No answer81.4
Missing916
Total583100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1976
ASKED ONLY OF NON-BLACKS: Are there any (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58042.3
2) No73753.8
8) Don't know503.6
9) No answer30.2
Missing129
Total1370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACSEG from General Social Survey, 1976
ASKED ONLY OF NON-BLACKS: Which statement comes closest to how you, yourself, feel: White people have a right to keep (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly28821.0
2) Agree slightly23717.3
3) Disagree slightly34625.3
4) Disagree strongly46634.0
8) No opinion261.9
9) No answer70.5
Missing129
Total1370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACCLOS from General Social Survey, 1980
ASKED IN TERMS OF OPPOSITE RACE: If there are any [(Negro/Black/African-American)/White] families living in this neighborhood now, are there any [(Negro/Black/African-American)/White] families living close to you?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49573.1
2) No17826.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer30.4
Missing791
Total677100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACDIS from General Social Survey, 1980
ASKED IN TERMS OF OPPOSITE RACE: If there are any [(Negro/Black/African-American)/White] families living in this neighborhood now, how many blocks (or miles) away do they--[the (Negro/Black/African-American)/white] families who live closest to you--live?
 TOTAL%
1) On this block, a few doors/houses away31145.9
2) One to three blocks away, under one-quarter mile22332.9
3) Four to eight blocks away, one-quarter to one mile10315.2
4) Over eight blocks away, over one mile263.8
8) Don't know60.9
9) No answer81.2
Missing791
Total677100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1980
ASKED IN TERMS OF OPPOSITE RACE: If there are any [(Negro/Black/African-American)/White] families living in this neighborhood now: Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/Black/African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black426.2
2) Remain integrated59788.2
8) Don't know263.8
9) No answer121.8
Missing791
Total677100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1980
ASKED IN TERMS OF OPPOSITE RACE: Are there any [(Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes67546.0
2) No73750.2
8) Don't know543.7
9) No answer20.1
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACSEG from General Social Survey, 1980
Which statement comes closest to how you, yourself, feel: White people have a right to keep (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly22115.1
2) Agree slightly22015.0
3) Disagree slightly39727.0
4) Disagree strongly57639.2
8) No opinion503.4
9) No answer40.3
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1978
If yes to RACLIVE: Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/Black/African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black/African-American476.3
2) Remain integrated66088.4
8) Don't know192.5
9) No answer212.8
Missing785
Total747100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1978
Are there any (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes74548.6
2) No73147.7
8) Don't know543.5
9) No answer20.1
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HOMEOWN1 from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
A white homeowner decides to move out of the neighborhood, because she has noticed several racial minorities moving into the neighborhood. Even though she does get along with non-whites, she is afraid that the value of her home will decrease. Is her decision to move prejudice?
 TOTAL%
0) Refused121.1
1) Yes73265.3
2) No33630.0
99) Don't know403.6
Missing1455
Total1120100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HOMEOWN2 from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
A white homeowner decides to move out of the neighborhood, because she has noticed several racial minorities moving into the neighborhood. Even though she does get along with non-whites, she is afraid that the value of her home will decrease. Is her decision to move racist?
 TOTAL%
0) Refused131.2
1) Yes57451.3
2) No47342.2
99) Don't know605.3
Missing1455
Total1120100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PREFER from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
Given a house that you very much like, would you prefer this house to be in a neighborhood that is (a) 25% [respondent's race] and 75% [rotate Asian, black, Hispanic, white (not respondent's own race)] or (b) one that is 25% each [respondent's race] [each of the three racial groups respondent is not]?
 TOTAL%
0) Refused220.9
1) 25 and 75 percent57522.4
2) No preference69427.1
3) 25 percent each120347.0
99) Don't know662.6
Total2561100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RANDOM12 from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
Randomization for PREFER (neighborhood racial composition)
 TOTAL%
1) White64925.4
2) Black63824.9
3) Hispanic63024.6
4) Asian64125.0
5) American Indian30.1
Total2561100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RANDOM7 from Lilly Survey of Attitudes and Social Networks
Randomization for BUYHOME part B2 (neighborhood racial composition)
 TOTAL%
1) White65325.5
2) Black64225.1
3) Hispanic63824.9
4) Asian62824.5
Total2561100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2561
Variables: 310
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RACESEG from General Social Survey, 1994
White people have a right to keep (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly1025.1
2) Agree slightly1979.9
3) Disagree slightly47223.6
4) Disagree strongly117658.9
8) No opinion442.2
9) No answer50.3
Missing996
Total1996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1994
Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/Black/African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black286.2
2) Remain integrated39587.6
8) Don't know204.4
9) No answer81.8
Missing2541
Total451100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1994
Before 1978 asked non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes182060.8
2) No101433.9
8) Don't know1434.8
9) No answer150.5
Total2992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MEASIAN5 from Project Canada 1995
How much do you agree with the following? - I'd approve of having families from Asian countries come to live in my neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26822.3
2) Agree75062.4
3) Disagree13711.4
4) Strongly disagree423.5
8) Undecided20.2
9) Varied20.2
Missing62
Total1202100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 1765
Variables: 562
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
MOVERACE from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Adolescent Component
How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always right481.8
2) Often right1786.8
3) Not sure54120.5
4) Often wrong85132.3
5) Always wrong101538.5
Missing42
Total2633100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 2675
Variables: 508
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
YDISCRIM from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
The Olsons are a white family who live in a neighborhood of mostly white people. A black family is considering buying a house nearby. The Olsons are trying to stop the black family from moving in. How right or wrong is it for the Olsons to do this?
 TOTAL%
1) Very wrong529865.8
2) Wrong161720.1
3) Not sure6598.2
4) Right2132.6
5) Very right2653.3
Missing113
Total8052100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACINTEG from General Social Survey, 1993
Do you think this neighborhood will become all (Negro/Black/African-American) in the next few years, or will it remain integrated?
 TOTAL%
1) All Negro/Black404.1
2) Remain integrated88391.5
8) Don't know262.7
9) No answer161.7
Missing641
Total965100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACLIVE from General Social Survey, 1993
(Asked about opposite race) Are there any [(Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes95559.5
2) No56235.0
8) Don't know794.9
9) No answer100.6
Total1606100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACSEG from General Social Survey, 1993
White people have a right to keep (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) out of their neighborhoods if they want to, and (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) should respect that right.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly423.9
2) Agree slightly10910.1
3) Disagree slightly21820.3
4) Disagree strongly68163.3
8) No opinion232.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing531
Total1075100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RACIALMV from A Study of the North American Hispanic Adventist Church - Youth Survey, 1994
In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong62855.1
2) Often wrong15213.3
3) Not sure23320.5
4) Often right877.6
5) Always right393.4
Missing24
Total1139100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 1163
Variables: 354
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Seventh-Day Adventists/Hispanic attendees of
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RACIALMV from A Study of the North American Hispanic Adventist Church - Adult Survey, 1994
In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong122658.6
2) Often wrong33215.9
3) Not sure31014.8
4) Often right1657.9
5) Always right602.9
Missing50
Total2093100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2143
Variables: 367
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Seventh-Day Adventists/Hispanic attendees of
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Mailed
KEEPOUT from Mennonite Church Member Profile, 1989
People (black, red or white) have a right to keep others out of their neighborhood if they want to, and this right should be respected.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree431.4
2) Agree2247.4
3) Uncertain39312.9
4) Disagree151449.8
5) Strongly disagree86428.4
Missing45
Total3039100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 3083
Variables: 451
Scope: Other
Frame: Other: Mennonite congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Administered in group setting
RACESELL from Mennonite Church Member Profile, 1989
If one's own house were up for sale, one should be willing to sell it to an interested family of another race regardless of possible neighborhood reaction.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree62820.7
2) Agree153550.7
3) Uncertain56618.7
4) Disagree2598.5
5) Strongly disagree401.3
Missing57
Total3028100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 3083
Variables: 451
Scope: Other
Frame: Other: Mennonite congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Administered in group setting
MOVERACE from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Adult Component
How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always right431.1
2) Often right2907.3
3) Not sure63616.1
4) Often wrong161941.0
5) Always wrong136234.5
Missing63
Total3950100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 4013
Variables: 561
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
MOVERACE from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Coordinators Component
How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always right30.7
2) Often right71.6
3) Not sure429.4
4) Often wrong16336.5
5) Always wrong23251.9
Missing2
Total447100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 449
Variables: 594
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
MOVERACE from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Core Component
How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always right1321.2
2) Often right6205.6
3) Not sure156414.2
4) Often wrong413337.6
5) Always wrong453441.3
Missing137
Total10983100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 11120
Variables: 252
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
MOVERACE from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Leadership
How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always right410.9
2) Often right1523.5
3) Not sure3878.8
4) Often wrong166337.8
5) Always wrong215749.0
Missing32
Total4400100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 4432
Variables: 520
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
MOVERACE from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Pastors Component
How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always right91.7
2) Often right81.6
3) Not sure71.4
4) Often wrong14928.9
5) Always wrong34266.4
Missing2
Total515100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 517
Variables: 553
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
MOVERACE from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Teachers Component
How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Always right290.8
2) Often right1374.0
3) Not sure3389.8
4) Often wrong135139.3
5) Always wrong158346.0
Missing28
Total3438100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 3466
Variables: 547
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
MRTDISCR from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
The Olsons are a white family who live in a neighborhood of mostly white people. A black family is considering buying a house nearby. The Olsons are trying to stop the black family from moving in. How right or wrong is it for the Olsons to do this?
 TOTAL%
1) Very wrong290248.9
2) Wrong200633.8
3) I'm not sure81013.7
4) Right1162.0
5) Very right981.7
Missing2185
Total5932100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SEGRTNGH from Harris 1969 New York City Racial and Religious Survey, No. 1925, Jewish
Now let me read you a list of things concerning difficulties here in New York City. For each, tell me if you tend to agree or disagree: With the Negroes pushing as they are, it may be a good idea for each of us to move into neighborhoods with our own kind of people.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree18629.4
2) Disagree33252.4
3) Not sure11518.2
Missing1
Total633100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 634
Variables: 336
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Jews
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
SEGRTNGH from Harris 1969 New York City Racial and Religious Survey, No. 1925, Non-Jewish-White
Now let me read you a list of things concerning difficulties here in New York City. For each, tell me if you tend to agree or disagree: With the Negroes pushing as they are, it may be a good idea for each of us to move into neighborhoods with our own kind of people.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree8717.1
2) Disagree30760.4
3) Not sure11422.4
Missing3
Total508100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 511
Variables: 214
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Non-Jewish, White
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
UPSTNGHB from Harris 1969 New York City Racial and Religious Survey, No. 1925, Non-Jewish-White
Would it upset you a lot, some but not a lot, or not at all if (more) Negroes moved into this neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) A lot9919.5
2) Some not a lot10320.3
3) Not at all27253.6
4) Not sure336.5
Missing4
Total507100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 511
Variables: 214
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Non-Jewish, White
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
MEASIAN5 from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
How much do you agree with the following? - I'd approve of having families from Asian countries come to live in my neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4812.5
2) Agree29275.8
3) Disagree379.6
4) Strongly disagree61.6
9) Varied20.5
Missing15
Total385100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
MEASIAN5 from Project Canada 1980-95 Panel Study
How much do you agree with the following? - I'd approve of having families from Asian countries come to live in my neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2910.9
2) Agree20877.9
3) Disagree249.0
4) Strongly disagree51.9
9) Varied10.4
Missing10
Total267100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 277
Variables: 874
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
MEASIAN5 from Project Canada 1985-95 Panel Study
How much do you agree with the following? - I'd approve of having families from Asian countries come to live in my neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4911.7
2) Agree31976.1
3) Disagree378.8
4) Strongly disagree133.1
9) Varied10.2
Missing17
Total419100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 436
Variables: 936
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
MEASIAN5 from Project Canada 1990-95 Panel Study
How much do you agree with the following? - I'd approve of having families from Asian countries come to live in my neighborhood.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8413.4
2) Agree47174.9
3) Disagree568.9
4) Strongly disagree162.5
9) Varied20.3
Missing23
Total629100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 652
Variables: 992
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed

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