DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201417%38%33%12%112
200726%32%28%14%112
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201411%10%34%34%10%< 1%112
2007< 1%19%26%36%19%< 1%112
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%112
200744%56%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201479%6%6%7%2%111
200777%7%4%11%2%113
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201413%4%83%110
20079%3%88%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201440%33%18%9%112
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201463%2%9%8%18%112
200753%2%16%8%20%114
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201435%65%112
200732%68%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year 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
201488%11%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%112
200797%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201485%14%< 1%< 1%< 1%112
200792%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%28%7%1%112
200766%29%5%< 1%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%15%3%< 1%< 1%112
200785%13%< 1%1%2%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%16%18%26%< 1%112
200737%13%21%29%< 1%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%10%21%2%1%112
200764%15%20%< 1%< 1%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year 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
201430%21%24%22%1%112
200737%15%24%20%4%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%34%1%1%112
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%19%20%6%< 1%112
200750%15%26%9%< 1%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year 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
201461%27%4%2%6%112
200767%25%4%1%3%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%9%5%112
200786%7%7%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%4%15%112
200788%6%6%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201454%15%31%112
200753%15%32%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201457%24%16%2%112
200758%23%11%8%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201460%33%3%4%112
200748%43%6%3%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%32%5%< 1%112
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201421%78%1%112
200727%67%5%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%63%7%2%112
200720%73%5%2%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201425%71%4%112
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year 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
201442%50%2%6%112
200735%57%5%3%115
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 Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate several times a year 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
20146%21%1%66%6%112
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.