DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201412%32%32%23%3,491
200713%40%28%19%3,347
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20147%10%28%39%16%1%3,491
2007< 1%9%28%39%19%4%3,347
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201445%55%3,566
200744%56%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201483%4%1%8%3%3,525
200786%3%1%6%3%3,378
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%6%87%3,543
20076%5%90%3,399
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201427%22%34%17%3,084
200727%24%34%15%2,916
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201439%35%18%8%3,551
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201468%1%12%6%13%3,557
200768%1%11%9%11%3,388
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%3,553
200737%63%3,397
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative 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
201497%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,566
200798%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201494%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,566
200796%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201478%17%5%< 1%3,566
200782%13%5%< 1%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201492%6%1%1%< 1%3,566
200791%6%1%1%1%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%12%8%18%< 1%3,566
200761%14%7%18%< 1%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201457%6%2%33%2%3,566
200758%5%2%32%4%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative 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
201487%7%3%2%< 1%3,566
200782%9%5%3%2%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative 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
201453%14%10%21%2%3,566
200748%13%10%25%5%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201471%27%1%1%3,566
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%9%3%6%< 1%3,566
200781%7%4%7%1%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative 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
201472%21%4%1%2%3,566
200775%16%5%1%2%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%6%9%3,566
200782%7%11%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%5%7%3,566
200788%4%7%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201478%10%12%3,566
200774%9%17%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201481%16%1%2%3,566
200761%30%4%5%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%25%4%2%3,566
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201414%83%3%3,566
200713%84%3%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201416%77%4%3%3,566
20079%85%4%2%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
20149%86%5%3,566
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative 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
201461%33%3%3%3,566
200742%48%4%6%3,406
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 religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are conservative 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
20143%16%1%77%4%3,566
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.