DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Christians by household income

% of Christians who are ages…

Income distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Less than $30,00021%29%27%23%6,417
$30,000-$49,99918%34%26%22%4,312
$50,000-$99,99916%37%31%16%6,150
$100,000 or more12%41%35%12%4,536
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among Christians by household income

% of Christians who are…

Income distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Less than $30,00012%14%24%32%16%2%6,417
$30,000-$49,9999%15%28%32%14%1%4,312
$50,000-$99,99910%12%31%37%10%1%6,150
$100,000 or more9%7%37%40%7%< 1%4,536
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among Christians by household income

% of Christians who are…

Income distributionMenWomenSample size
Less than $30,00040%60%6,480
$30,000-$49,99946%54%4,345
$50,000-$99,99950%50%6,214
$100,000 or more56%44%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Christians by household income

% of Christians who identify as…

Income distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Less than $30,00051%18%1%25%4%6,437
$30,000-$49,99965%14%2%15%4%4,308
$50,000-$99,99977%9%2%9%3%6,162
$100,000 or more81%7%2%7%3%4,538
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Christians by household income

% of Christians who are…

Income distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Less than $30,00020%9%70%6,376
$30,000-$49,99913%9%78%4,321
$50,000-$99,9998%8%84%6,192
$100,000 or more8%9%83%4,558
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among Christians by household income

% of Christians who have completed…

Income distributionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Less than $30,00063%29%6%2%6,460
$30,000-$49,99944%37%13%5%4,341
$50,000-$99,99929%37%22%12%6,203
$100,000 or more18%25%31%26%4,568
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among Christians by household income

% of Christians who are…

Income distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Less than $30,00030%9%21%13%27%6,461
$30,000-$49,99950%7%16%7%21%4,334
$50,000-$99,99967%4%9%3%16%6,209
$100,000 or more75%4%6%2%12%4,573
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among Christians by household income

% of Christians who are…

Income distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Less than $30,00029%71%6,471
$30,000-$49,99929%71%4,337
$50,000-$99,99933%67%6,201
$100,000 or more38%62%4,568
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say they…

Income distributionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Less than $30,00076%18%3%1%1%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99979%18%2%1%1%< 1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99978%17%3%< 1%1%1%6,214
$100,000 or more71%22%4%< 1%2%1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say religion is…

Income distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00071%22%4%2%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99968%25%5%1%< 1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99966%26%6%2%< 1%6,214
$100,000 or more59%31%8%2%< 1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among Christians by household income

% of Christians who attend religious services…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00045%35%19%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99947%36%16%< 1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99949%36%15%< 1%6,214
$100,000 or more42%43%15%< 1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Christians by household income

% of Christians who pray…

Income distributionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00071%16%4%8%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99968%17%5%9%< 1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99967%18%5%9%< 1%6,214
$100,000 or more61%20%7%12%< 1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Christians by household income

% of Christians who attend prayer group…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00034%12%9%44%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99931%11%10%47%< 1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99931%11%10%48%< 1%6,214
$100,000 or more25%10%10%55%< 1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among Christians by household income

% of Christians who meditate…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00050%8%4%36%2%6,480
$30,000-$49,99945%8%3%42%1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99941%8%4%45%1%6,214
$100,000 or more37%8%5%49%1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Christians by household income

% of Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00065%14%8%12%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99966%15%8%10%1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99965%15%10%9%1%6,214
$100,000 or more62%17%11%10%1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Christians by household income

% of Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00048%14%11%25%2%6,480
$30,000-$49,99944%16%13%26%1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99943%18%14%24%1%6,214
$100,000 or more42%20%16%22%1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Income distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00044%7%40%6%2%6,480
$30,000-$49,99944%7%41%6%2%4,345
$50,000-$99,99945%8%40%5%2%6,214
$100,000 or more38%11%42%7%2%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say…

Income distributionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00032%65%1%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99938%60%1%1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99944%54%1%< 1%6,214
$100,000 or more44%54%1%< 1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among Christians by household income

% of Christians who read scripture…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00049%13%8%29%1%6,480
$30,000-$49,99946%12%9%32%< 1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99943%12%10%35%< 1%6,214
$100,000 or more35%12%11%42%< 1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say the holy scripture is…

Income distributionWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00049%26%3%15%6%6,480
$30,000-$49,99941%34%3%17%6%4,345
$50,000-$99,99932%38%3%21%6%6,214
$100,000 or more24%39%3%28%7%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Christians by household income

% of Christians who …in heaven

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00088%7%5%6,480
$30,000-$49,99987%8%5%4,345
$50,000-$99,99985%9%6%6,214
$100,000 or more81%12%7%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among Christians by household income

% of Christians who …in hell

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00073%19%8%6,480
$30,000-$49,99973%21%6%4,345
$50,000-$99,99970%23%7%6,214
$100,000 or more64%28%8%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Christians by household income

% of Christians who identify as…

Income distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Less than $30,00031%21%49%6,480
$30,000-$49,99944%14%41%4,345
$50,000-$99,99953%12%36%6,214
$100,000 or more57%9%34%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among Christians by household income

% of Christians who are…

Income distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00038%32%23%8%6,480
$30,000-$49,99945%33%18%5%4,345
$50,000-$99,99948%33%15%3%6,214
$100,000 or more46%36%17%2%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among Christians by household income

% of Christians who would rather have…

Income distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00037%57%3%4%6,480
$30,000-$49,99957%38%3%3%4,345
$50,000-$99,99966%28%2%3%6,214
$100,000 or more70%26%2%2%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say government aid to the poor…

Income distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00036%57%4%3%6,480
$30,000-$49,99951%43%4%1%4,345
$50,000-$99,99957%38%3%1%6,214
$100,000 or more58%39%3%1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say abortion should be…

Income distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00042%53%5%6,480
$30,000-$49,99945%51%4%4,345
$50,000-$99,99947%50%3%6,214
$100,000 or more53%45%3%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say homosexuality…

Income distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00053%39%4%4%6,480
$30,000-$49,99953%39%5%3%4,345
$50,000-$99,99954%39%4%3%6,214
$100,000 or more62%31%4%2%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Christians by household income

% of Christians who …same-sex marriage

Income distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00042%49%9%6,480
$30,000-$49,99943%50%7%4,345
$50,000-$99,99945%49%6%6,214
$100,000 or more52%41%6%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say…

Income distributionStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00042%52%2%4%6,480
$30,000-$49,99942%53%2%2%4,345
$50,000-$99,99942%54%2%2%6,214
$100,000 or more43%53%2%1%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among Christians by household income

% of Christians who say humans…

Income distributionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00021%27%3%43%6%6,480
$30,000-$49,99919%30%3%45%4%4,345
$50,000-$99,99921%31%3%41%3%6,214
$100,000 or more27%32%4%34%3%4,577
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.