DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201413%36%31%20%628
200722%34%27%17%787
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%11%29%36%13%1%628
2007< 1%16%27%36%16%4%787
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%96%< 1%2%< 1%638
20072%93%< 1%4%1%809
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%2%92%621
20072%3%95%804
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201463%21%11%5%568
200756%25%14%5%680
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201458%29%9%4%633
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201427%5%20%15%34%637
200729%5%17%15%34%806
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201434%66%638
200742%58%809
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women 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
201495%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%640
200794%4%< 1%1%1%1%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201494%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%640
200793%6%1%< 1%< 1%810
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%28%6%< 1%640
200771%21%8%< 1%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201487%9%1%2%< 1%640
200787%8%1%2%1%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%14%8%21%1%640
200756%13%6%25%1%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201462%5%3%27%2%640
200761%5%3%29%1%810
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women 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
201480%10%5%4%1%640
200771%12%6%9%2%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women 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
201443%16%8%30%3%640
200736%14%9%36%5%810
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201456%4%36%3%1%640
200753%3%40%2%2%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%68%1%1%640
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201472%10%5%11%1%640
200772%11%3%13%1%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201495%2%3%640
200794%2%4%810
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Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%9%7%640
200789%5%5%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201410%9%81%640
200710%11%78%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201443%31%20%7%640
200740%34%18%8%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201419%76%2%3%640
200714%78%3%5%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201426%70%3%1%640
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201442%51%6%640
200742%50%8%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201449%43%4%4%640
200736%50%5%8%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201433%59%8%640
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women 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
201437%55%2%6%640
200739%50%3%8%810
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are women 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
201413%25%3%52%7%640
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.