DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
20149%30%29%31%451
20076%36%31%28%448
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20146%6%28%35%24%2%451
2007< 1%5%20%42%27%6%448
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%461
200759%41%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.

Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201495%1%1%1%1%458
200797%1%1%< 1%2%447
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20143%6%91%459
20071%8%91%448
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201419%20%38%23%391
200720%22%40%18%381
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201433%35%20%12%459
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201466%2%7%11%14%459
200763%4%11%12%9%447
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201425%75%459
200728%72%450
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201483%17%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%461
200783%13%2%< 1%1%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.

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201469%27%3%1%1%461
200765%29%5%1%< 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.

Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%38%13%< 1%461
200741%47%13%< 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.

Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%21%6%6%1%461
200762%22%7%8%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.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201426%15%10%49%< 1%461
200720%11%9%59%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.

Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%5%5%47%3%461
200736%6%3%52%2%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.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201468%14%10%8%< 1%461
200756%16%13%13%2%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.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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%18%13%28%2%461
200739%13%12%33%4%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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201446%6%42%3%2%461
200739%5%49%5%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.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201451%48%1%< 1%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.

Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%17%12%31%1%461
200732%14%12%41%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.

Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201442%40%3%11%4%461
200744%31%3%18%5%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.

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%5%7%461
200782%9%9%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.

Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201476%15%9%461
200772%17%12%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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201472%12%16%461
200762%12%26%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.

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201465%25%6%4%461
200758%31%8%3%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.

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201472%23%3%2%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.

Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201437%60%3%461
200744%52%4%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.

Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201447%45%4%4%461
200736%54%4%5%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.

Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201436%57%8%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.

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201456%41%1%2%461
200741%50%5%4%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.

Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201415%30%2%50%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.