DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
2014< 1%< 1%80%20%686
2007< 1%41%59%< 1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201447%53%686
200746%54%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201494%2%1%2%2%677
200794%2%< 1%2%2%917
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%4%91%685
20073%4%93%922
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201427%33%24%17%686
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201477%1%13%4%4%683
200774%4%13%2%7%923
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201410%90%686
200731%69%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer 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
201469%23%5%1%1%1%686
200776%20%2%< 1%1%1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201452%34%12%2%1%686
200750%38%10%2%< 1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%42%23%< 1%686
200734%43%22%< 1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%23%7%14%1%686
200754%24%8%13%1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%9%12%61%< 1%686
200715%9%11%65%< 1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%9%5%45%1%686
200735%8%5%51%1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer 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
201455%16%15%13%1%686
200749%17%17%15%1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer 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
201444%17%17%22%1%686
200743%15%17%23%1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201430%11%51%5%3%686
200725%10%60%3%2%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201439%59%1%< 1%686
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201427%14%12%48%< 1%686
200728%12%10%50%< 1%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer 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
201420%34%1%35%10%686
200720%39%2%29%11%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201477%15%8%686
200778%13%9%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201457%34%10%686
200755%33%12%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201450%10%40%686
200743%10%46%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201443%36%19%2%686
200735%44%19%2%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201466%28%3%3%686
200760%29%6%5%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201453%42%4%1%686
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201468%30%2%686
200769%27%4%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201466%27%5%2%686
200758%33%6%3%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201457%38%5%686
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer 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%60%2%< 1%686
200725%70%3%2%924
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 Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer

% of Mainline Protestants adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are baby Boomer 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
201431%33%6%25%4%686
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.