DemographicInformation

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

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

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201423%31%28%18%383
200726%40%21%13%461
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%15%27%33%12%1%383
2007< 1%17%32%34%14%3%461
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201437%63%386
200747%53%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201463%9%5%17%6%380
200777%9%2%7%5%461
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201412%12%77%376
20078%3%89%459
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201450%23%19%9%350
200739%29%24%7%404
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201452%34%9%4%385
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201438%11%20%9%22%385
200744%14%17%7%18%463
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201433%67%385
200736%64%465
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 are liberal

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are liberal 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
201472%22%4%1%< 1%1%386
200777%17%3%< 1%< 1%2%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201457%35%5%2%1%386
200754%37%7%2%< 1%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%44%25%< 1%386
200732%44%25%< 1%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%19%4%11%1%386
200763%19%6%11%2%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201423%13%9%55%1%386
200720%10%11%59%< 1%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%8%2%46%< 1%386
200735%7%3%54%2%465
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 are liberal

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are liberal 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
201458%16%9%15%1%386
200750%14%14%20%2%465
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 are liberal

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are liberal 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
201445%15%12%26%2%386
200742%13%11%31%2%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201424%73%1%1%386
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%13%8%35%< 1%386
200735%14%10%41%< 1%465
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 are liberal

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are liberal 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%33%3%22%5%386
200735%36%3%19%7%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%6%3%386
200788%6%6%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201471%21%8%386
200777%15%8%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201422%18%60%386
200719%19%61%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201436%58%3%3%386
200732%61%4%3%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%59%2%2%386
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201462%35%4%386
200757%34%9%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201467%27%3%4%386
200758%33%5%4%465
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 are liberal

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

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201458%36%6%386
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 are liberal

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are liberal 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
201433%59%2%6%386
200730%64%3%3%465
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 are liberal

% of Evangelical Protestants who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are liberal 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%36%3%33%6%386
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.