DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are ages…

Gender composition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Men5%29%31%34%190
Women11%19%29%42%223
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…

Gender compositionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Men4%5%26%41%21%3%190
Women9%5%16%36%29%6%223
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who identify as…

Gender compositionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Men88%5%3%4%1%197
Women87%5%3%4%1%229
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…

Gender compositionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Men8%3%89%197
Women9%6%85%229
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who have a household income of…

Gender compositionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Men15%15%29%41%177
Women31%16%29%24%194
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who have completed…

Gender compositionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Men31%17%28%24%196
Women24%32%21%22%228
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…

Gender compositionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Men73%1%12%5%9%198
Women57%2%11%17%14%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…

Gender compositionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Men21%79%198
Women20%80%229
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say they…

Gender compositionBelieve 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
Men64%29%4%2%1%< 1%198
Women70%25%1%1%1%1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say religion is…

Gender compositionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Men57%32%9%< 1%2%198
Women69%26%4%1%< 1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who attend religious services…

Gender compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Men47%39%14%< 1%198
Women49%38%12%1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who pray…

Gender compositionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Men58%21%8%12%2%198
Women67%24%2%6%< 1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who attend prayer group…

Gender compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Men26%12%12%50%< 1%198
Women27%16%10%48%< 1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who meditate…

Gender compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Men38%10%2%50%< 1%198
Women43%8%4%43%2%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Gender compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Men56%15%13%15%1%198
Women71%13%11%4%1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Gender compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Men52%14%13%20%< 1%198
Women48%16%15%20%1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Gender compositionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Men34%15%41%7%3%198
Women40%10%41%5%5%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say…

Gender compositionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Men42%54%3%1%198
Women28%69%2%2%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who read scripture…

Gender compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Men39%13%13%36%< 1%198
Women38%19%7%36%< 1%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say the holy scripture is…

Gender compositionWord 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
Men23%36%3%29%9%198
Women26%42%3%20%10%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …in heaven

Gender compositionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Men81%10%9%198
Women83%9%8%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …in hell

Gender compositionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Men59%30%11%198
Women50%39%11%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who identify as…

Gender compositionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Men47%12%41%198
Women41%8%51%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…

Gender compositionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Men44%33%21%2%198
Women36%38%24%2%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who would rather have…

Gender compositionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Men68%27%2%3%198
Women47%45%3%6%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say government aid to the poor…

Gender compositionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Men42%50%2%5%198
Women35%60%3%2%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say abortion should be…

Gender compositionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Men62%32%6%198
Women68%29%3%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say homosexuality…

Gender compositionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Men59%33%3%5%198
Women70%21%5%4%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …same-sex marriage

Gender compositionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Men57%39%4%198
Women58%33%10%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say…

Gender compositionStricter 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
Men45%50%4%1%198
Women34%62%1%3%230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by gender

% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say humans…

Gender compositionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Men32%39%4%22%3%198
Women31%28%2%34%6%230
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.