DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201412%39%35%14%407
200718%47%30%5%393
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 Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%5%37%42%6%< 1%407
2007< 1%16%34%41%8%1%393
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201444%56%410
200745%55%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201485%6%3%3%2%409
200788%4%3%3%2%395
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%8%81%410
20078%6%86%394
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201413%17%32%38%408
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201473%6%6%3%13%410
200768%5%6%2%19%396
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201435%65%410
200742%58%396
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201450%37%8%< 1%4%1%410
200768%21%6%1%3%1%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201445%36%15%4%< 1%410
200747%38%11%4%< 1%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%48%21%< 1%410
200736%43%21%< 1%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%24%11%21%1%410
200750%25%6%17%2%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201414%12%9%66%< 1%410
200716%9%8%65%1%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201431%11%6%51%< 1%410
200729%6%7%56%2%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201450%22%15%12%1%410
200745%19%15%18%3%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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%20%15%18%1%410
200739%15%18%24%4%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201419%17%48%14%2%410
200721%14%55%6%4%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201419%80%1%< 1%410
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%14%14%53%< 1%410
200720%13%10%55%2%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
20147%33%1%51%8%410
200714%38%1%35%12%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201467%27%5%410
200773%16%11%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201440%52%8%410
200748%41%11%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201411%3%86%410
200731%9%60%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
20148%32%60%< 1%410
200719%40%38%3%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201412%86%2%< 1%410
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201485%15%1%410
200779%18%3%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201491%7%1%1%410
200775%20%3%3%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201488%10%2%410
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
20146%94%< 1%< 1%410
200715%83%1%1%398
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 who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201453%32%4%10%1%410
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.