Special Survey of Orange County 2001



Q29
El Toro Great Park initiative
Text of this Question or Item
	An initiative for the March 2002 ballot would authorize the El
Toro Marine Corps Air Station to be used only for non-aviation
purposes, including a multipurpose central park, open space, a nature
preserve, school facilities, and other uses. If an election were held
today, would you vote yes or no on this initiative?
Percent
N
Value
Label
62.2
1,242
1
yes
31.1
621
2
no
6.8
135
8
dk


6
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/38


Q30
Current employment status
Text of this Question or Item
What is your current work status - full-time employed, part-time employed, or not employed?
Percent
N
Value
Label
59.7
1,196
1
full-time
11.5
231
2
part time
28.6
572
3
not employed
0.2
4
8
dk


1
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/39


Q31
How do you commute to work?
Text of this Question or Item
	How do you usually commute to work - drive alone, carpool,
employer vanpool, public bus or public transit, or some other means?
Percent
N
Value
Label
81.6
1,160
1
drive alone
7.9
112
2
carpool
0.7
10
3
employer vanpool
3.8
54
4
pub transit
6.0
86
5
other


4
8
dk


1
9
refuse


577
.
(No Data)
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8,9
Record/column: 1/40


Q32
Commute traffic
Text of this Question or Item
	On a typical day, how much of a problem is traffic congestion
when you travel to and from work? Would you say it is no problem,
somewhat of a problem, or a great problem?
Percent
N
Value
Label
39.4
559
1
no problem
38.8
551
2
somewhat problem
21.8
309
3
great problem


8
8
dk


577
.
(No Data)
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8,9
Record/column: 1/41


Q33
Transit projects
Text of this Question or Item
	Which of the following transportation projects do you consider to
be the priority for Orange County if public funds become available?
Percent
N
Value
Label
35.5
684
1
light rail
33.2
639
2
widening freeways
16.3
314
3
expanding bus
13.4
259
4
carpool lanes
1.6
31
5
other


69
8
dk


8
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8,9
Record/column: 1/42


Q34
Tollroads?
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you think that the three toll roads - the Foothill, the San
Joaquin Hills, and the Eastern Corridor - have been a good thing or a
bad thing for the Orange County transportation system, or have they
made no difference?
Percent
N
Value
Label
53.2
1,066
1
good thing
11.8
237
2
bad thing
25.5
510
3
no diff
9.5
190
8
dk


1
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/43


Q35
Foothill tollroad south?
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you favor or oppose construction of the Foothill Toll Road
South, which will run from the I-5 south of San Clemente to the
existing Foothill Toll Road along Mission Viejo?
Percent
N
Value
Label
58.2
1,159
1
favor
26.3
523
2
oppose
15.6
310
8
dk


12
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/44


Q36
Orange County census
Text of this Question or Item
	According to the 2000 census, Orange County's population has
grown by 435,000 residents since 1990 - from about 2.4 million to 2.8
million. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing or does it
make no difference?
Percent
N
Value
Label
21.8
435
1
good thing
40.9
818
2
bad thing
34.2
684
3
no diff
3.1
61
8
dk


6
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/45


Q37
Biggest growth factor
Text of this Question or Item
	Which of the following do you think is the single biggest factor
that is causing Orange County's population to grow: (a) children born
to current residents; (b) immigration from other countries; (c)
migration from elsewhere in California and the United States; (d) state
and local policies?
Percent
N
Value
Label
7.0
140
1
births to residents
49.0
980
2
intl immig
33.0
660
3
dom immig
3.5
71
4
state & loc policies
1.7
34
5
other (specify)
5.8
117
8
dk


2
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/46


Q38
Most negative consequence of growth
Text of this Question or Item
	Which of the following do you think is the most negative
consequence of Orange County's population growth: (a) traffic
congestion; (b) high housing costs; (c) pollution; (d) the loss of open
space?
Percent
N
Value
Label
30.4
608
1
traffic
37.3
746
2
housing costs
11.1
223
3
pollution
16.0
320
4
loss of space
2.3
47
5
other (specify)
2.9
58
8
dk


2
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/47


Q39
Most positive consequence of growth
Text of this Question or Item
	Which of the following do you think is the most positive
consequence of Orange County's population growth: improving the job
market and economy; (b) increasing social diversity; (c) more services 
and amenities; (d) more state and local tax revenues?
Percent
N
Value
Label
41.0
813
1
better economy
20.9
414
2
diversity
12.8
253
3
services & amenities
15.6
309
4
tax revenue
1.2
23
5
other (specify)
8.6
171
8
dk


21
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/48


Q40
Orange County after growth?
Text of this Question or Item
	By 2020, Orange County is predicted to reach a population of
about 3.5 million, gaining about 650,000 more people. Do you think this
will make Orange County a more desirable or a less desirable place to
live, or will it make no difference?
Percent
N
Value
Label
9.8
196
1
more desirable
65.2
1,305
2
less desirable
22.9
458
3
no diff
2.0
41
8
dk


4
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/49


Q41
Financially better off than last year?
Text of this Question or Item
	Would you say that you and your family are financially better off
or worse off than you were a year ago?
Percent
N
Value
Label
55.2
1,102
1
better off
21.4
427
2
worse off
21.0
419
3
same
2.5
50
8
dk


6
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/50


Q42
Better off next year?
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you think that a year from now you and your family will be
better off, worse off, or just about the same as now?
Percent
N
Value
Label
44.8
897
1
better off
7.3
147
2
worse off
44.9
898
3
same
3.0
60
8
dk


2
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/51


Q46
Use a computer?
Text of this Question or Item
	On another subject, do you yourself use a computer at home, at
work, or at school? (if yes: Do you use it often or only sometimes?)
Percent
N
Value
Label
62.4
1,250
1
yes, often
17.9
359
2
yes, sometimes
19.7
395
3
no
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8,9
Record/column: 1/55


Q47
Use the internet?
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you ever go on line to access the Internet or World Wide Web
or to send or receive e-mail? (if yes: Do you do this often or only
sometimes?)
Percent
N
Value
Label
53.7
1,075
1
Yes, often
17.3
347
2
Yes, sometimes
9.3
186
3
No
19.7
395
7
Do not use computers


1
9
dk/refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8,9
Record/column: 1/56


Q48
Have a computer at home?
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you have any type of personal computer, including laptops, in
your home? These do not include game machines such as Nintendo or Sega.
(if yes: Do you use it often, only sometimes, or never?)
Percent
N
Value
Label
47.3
946
1
yes, often use
18.5
371
2
yes, sometimes use
5.3
107
3
yes, never use
28.9
578
4
no


2
9
dk/refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data codes: 8,9
Record/column: 1/57


Q53
Davis as governor?
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Gray Davis is
handling his job as governor of California?
Percent
N
Value
Label
40.3
801
1
approve
52.6
1,046
2
disapprove
7.1
142
8
dk


15
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/62


Q54
Davis on electricity?
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Governor Davis is
handling the issue of electricity in California?
Percent
N
Value
Label
30.8
614
1
approve
63.3
1,261
2
disapprove
5.9
117
8
dk


12
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/63


Q43
U.S. business conditions next 12 months
Text of this Question or Item
	Turning to business conditions in the country as a whole, do you
think that during the next 12 months we will have good times
financially or bad times?
Percent
N
Value
Label
48.3
966
1
good times
44.8
895
2
bad times
6.9
138
8
dk


5
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/52


Q44
U.S. Business conditions next 5 years
Text of this Question or Item
	Looking ahead, in the country as a whole, will we have continued
good times during the next 5 years, or will we have periods of
widespread unemployment or depression?
Percent
N
Value
Label
45.8
914
1
good times
44.9
896
2
unemp/depress
9.3
185
8
dk


9
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/53


Q45
Major household purchases
Text of this Question or Item
	About the big things that people buy for their homes, such as
furniture, a refrigerator, a stove, a television and things like that -
generally speaking, do you think now is a good or a bad time for people
to buy major household items?
Percent
N
Value
Label
63.4
1,265
1
good time
26.1
521
2
bad time
10.4
208
8
dk


9
9
refuse


1
.
(No Data)
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/54


Q50
Political identification
Text of this Question or Item
	Would you consider yourself to be politically very liberal,
somewhat liberal, middle-of-the-road, somewhat conservative, or very
conservative?
Percent
N
Value
Label
8.4
168
1
Very liberal
20.0
398
2
Somewhat liberal
28.3
563
3
Middle-of-the-road
28.4
565
4
Somewhat conservative
12.4
246
5
Very conservative
2.5
50
8
do not know


14
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/59


Q51
Bush as president?
Text of this Question or Item
	On another topic, overall, do you approve or disapprove of the
way that George W. Bush is handling his job as President?
Percent
N
Value
Label
57.6
1,141
1
approve
35.6
705
2
disapprove
6.8
135
8
dk


23
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/60


Q52
Bush on economy
Text of this Question or Item
	Do you approve or disapprove of the way that President Bush is
handling economic issues?
Percent
N
Value
Label
56.3
1,118
1
approve
35.6
707
2
disapprove
8.2
162
8
dk


17
9
refuse
100.0
2,004


Total
Properties
Data type: numeric
Missing-data code: 9
Record/column: 1/61