E

Influence of demographic factors on party identification

Characteristic

Statistically more likely to identify as a Democrat

Statistically more likely to identify as a Republican

Gender

Women

Men

Income level

Low-income individuals

High-income individuals

Marital status

Single, divorced or widowed individuals

Married individuals

Employment

Blue-collar workers

White collar workers, women who work in the home

Race

African Americans and Hispanic Americans

Whites

Religion

Jews, those unaffiliated with a religion

Protestants, Catholics

Region

Northeasterners, Westerners

Midwesterners, Southerners

Age

Younger and older Americans

Middle-aged Americans

Union membership

Union members

Non-union members

Parental politics

Parents strongly aligned with Democratic Party

Parents strongly aligned with Republican Party