DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201422%36%26%16%882
200722%41%22%15%1,076
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201414%15%29%30%12%1%882
2007< 1%16%31%35%14%4%1,076
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201449%51%896
200751%49%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201480%4%2%8%5%894
200783%6%2%5%4%1,095
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%8%86%884
20076%5%89%1,088
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201434%22%29%15%812
200728%24%34%14%950
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201442%39%13%6%892
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201446%8%17%8%20%895
200753%9%11%7%19%1,098
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%891
200736%64%1,097
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201478%20%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%896
200782%16%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201450%44%4%1%< 1%896
200753%41%5%1%1%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201431%48%21%< 1%896
200730%50%20%< 1%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%27%6%9%1%896
200757%28%7%7%1%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%11%11%58%< 1%896
200716%11%10%63%< 1%1,100
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 Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201431%7%4%56%1%896
200729%9%3%58%1%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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%21%11%13%1%896
200747%19%16%16%2%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201438%23%15%25%< 1%896
200733%18%18%30%1%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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%896
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%15%13%39%< 1%896
200730%17%12%40%< 1%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201492%4%4%896
200791%5%5%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201476%18%6%896
200776%15%10%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201451%15%34%896
200744%14%42%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201442%38%16%4%896
200736%44%16%4%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201463%33%2%2%896
200747%44%5%4%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201456%41%1%1%896
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201451%46%3%896
200758%37%5%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201464%32%3%1%896
200750%41%5%4%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201451%41%7%896
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201444%54%1%2%896
200730%64%3%3%1,100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201420%39%2%36%2%896
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.