DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201419%35%30%16%490
200717%38%27%18%551
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201410%14%30%36%10%1%490
2007< 1%13%28%37%18%4%551
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201439%61%498
200741%59%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%96%< 1%2%< 1%498
20072%93%< 1%4%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%3%93%490
20073%3%94%562
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201453%24%17%6%459
200752%23%17%8%479
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201455%33%9%4%496
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201434%6%17%9%34%495
200731%7%19%14%29%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%496
200734%66%564
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201489%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%498
200792%5%1%1%< 1%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201485%14%1%1%< 1%498
200786%11%1%1%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%38%8%< 1%498
200752%34%13%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%12%4%3%1%498
200784%9%2%3%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201442%16%8%33%< 1%498
200742%16%9%31%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%6%2%31%1%498
200760%5%2%31%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%13%9%30%1%498
200746%14%7%29%4%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201423%75%1%1%498
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%15%7%16%< 1%498
200761%13%5%19%1%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201456%24%1%12%7%498
200760%16%4%10%9%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201495%3%2%498
200790%3%7%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%14%6%498
200778%12%10%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201411%8%81%498
20079%11%80%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201435%33%26%7%498
200736%35%24%5%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201423%72%2%3%498
200718%74%4%4%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%66%5%2%498
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201459%37%4%498
200755%37%7%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201462%30%6%2%498
200743%42%5%9%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201448%42%10%498
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201438%57%2%3%498
200741%52%2%5%565
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201415%34%2%44%5%498
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.