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 |