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Interesting Harris Poll

October 7, 2007, 8:40 am

Via Hot Air. Interesting because it explodes stereotypes.

If I asked which region of the country, east, midwest, south or west, has the highest percentage of pro football fans, what would you answer? The south? I would, but that’s not the case:

“Do you follow professional football?”
Region
East 52
Midwest 54
South 44
West 50

The household income responses are also interesting:

Household Income
Less than $35000 41
$35000 to $49999 54
$50000 to $74999 54
$75000 and over 59

So the higher the household income, the more likely the household follows pro football. But if you think that’s interesting, look at this:

Education
High School or less 45
Some college 51
College graduate 55
Post graduate 60

So pro football fandom increases with the level of education. This is also interesting:

“What are your two favorite National Football League teams?”
2007
Dallas Cowboys 1
Indianapolis Colts 2
Pittsburgh Steelers 3
Green Bay Packers 4
Chicago Bears 5

Harris charts the favorite teams from 98 until 2007, by the way. The Colts have moved from 23rd to 2nd between 1998 and the present.

 

Category: Odds 'n Ends

2 Comments

  1. Aaron:

    I think there could be a reason the South is lower:

    College Football crowds out Pro ball.

    Just go visit the Arkansas Razorbacks stadium.

    October 8, 2007, 3:35 am

  2. Rory:

    arggg…. I was just about to say what the guy above said.

    College football rules in the south.

    October 12, 2007, 5:30 am