DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%30%31%19%819
200717%35%25%23%1,442
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 Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%12%25%35%13%2%819
2007< 1%11%25%36%22%6%1,442
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 Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201441%59%828
200751%49%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201464%13%3%12%9%822
200776%12%2%5%5%1,445
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%10%82%813
20074%4%91%1,444
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.

Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201445%24%22%9%752
200740%25%26%9%1,251
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201452%34%9%6%824
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 Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201439%8%20%11%22%826
200748%8%16%11%17%1,451
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%827
200730%70%1,454
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201476%18%5%< 1%< 1%1%828
200783%14%2%< 1%1%1%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201458%35%5%2%1%828
200761%32%5%1%1%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201431%47%21%< 1%828
200736%42%21%1%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%21%5%7%1%828
200763%22%6%9%1%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201420%14%11%55%< 1%828
200724%10%9%57%< 1%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%7%5%48%1%828
200738%9%4%48%1%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201460%15%11%13%1%828
200754%15%13%16%3%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201439%19%12%29%1%828
200736%15%14%31%4%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%73%1%2%828
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%16%12%32%1%828
200739%15%10%36%< 1%1,456
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 Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201437%35%3%19%6%828
200744%32%3%14%7%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%6%5%828
200789%6%5%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201477%17%6%828
200777%14%8%1,456
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

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201425%40%30%4%828
200731%43%21%5%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201442%51%2%4%828
200736%53%4%6%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201436%61%2%1%828
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201459%36%4%828
200756%36%8%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201462%31%3%3%828
200747%44%4%5%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201453%37%10%828
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201432%62%2%3%828
200729%63%3%5%1,456
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 identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201422%33%3%38%4%828
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.