DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%38%29%14%330
200720%42%27%11%399
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201410%16%32%34%8%< 1%330
2007< 1%15%33%36%16%1%399
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201441%59%335
200741%59%402
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%3%89%332
20073%1%96%402
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201447%40%11%3%335
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201433%8%20%7%31%333
200733%9%18%8%31%400
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%334
200742%58%401
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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%335
200792%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201489%10%< 1%1%< 1%335
200784%14%1%1%< 1%402
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201451%40%9%1%335
200762%28%11%< 1%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%11%3%4%1%335
200780%11%2%5%2%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%13%11%35%< 1%335
200748%11%7%32%1%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%9%2%33%2%335
200758%8%2%31%2%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201475%13%4%6%1%335
200765%13%8%11%3%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201440%19%13%27%< 1%335
200729%19%10%38%4%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201448%4%44%3%2%335
200748%4%44%2%2%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%66%1%< 1%335
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%14%9%16%1%335
200762%15%5%17%1%402
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201458%23%3%8%8%335
200759%20%2%9%10%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%5%3%335
200791%3%6%402
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201483%13%4%335
200781%12%7%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20147%9%83%335
20077%10%83%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201438%31%26%5%335
200732%42%21%5%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201427%65%4%3%335
200722%69%5%5%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%60%6%< 1%335
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201459%36%5%335
200750%42%9%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201455%36%6%3%335
200738%48%6%8%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201442%50%8%335
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201438%59%2%1%335
200734%59%2%5%402
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 blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition blacks who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201415%30%4%48%3%335
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.