Religious tradition among blacks

% of blacks who are…

Survey yearBuddhistCatholicEvangelical ProtestantHinduHistorically Black ProtestantJehovah's WitnessJewishMainline ProtestantMormonMuslimOrthodox ChristianOther ChristianOther FaithsOther World ReligionsUnaffiliated (religious "nones")Don't knowSample size
2014< 1%5%14%< 1%53%2%< 1%4%< 1%2%< 1%1%1%< 1%18%< 1%3,394
2007< 1%5%15%< 1%59%1%< 1%4%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%12%1%3,101
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among blacks by religious group

% of blacks who are ages…

Religious tradition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Catholic29%32%28%11%186
Evangelical Protestant23%36%26%15%482
Historically Black Protestant20%36%29%15%1,755
Mainline Protestant26%31%27%15%153
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")43%37%16%5%527
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic20%15%26%31%8%< 1%186
Evangelical Protestant14%17%29%30%10%1%482
Historically Black Protestant12%13%30%34%9%1%1,755
Mainline Protestant20%13%25%30%10%3%153
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%27%27%17%3%< 1%527
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who are…

Religious traditionMenWomenSample size
Catholic41%59%192
Evangelical Protestant43%57%495
Historically Black Protestant41%59%1,798
Mainline Protestant36%64%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")56%44%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who are…

Religious traditionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Catholic24%13%63%189
Evangelical Protestant14%8%79%488
Historically Black Protestant6%3%91%1,760
Mainline Protestant23%7%70%158
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%7%84%512
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic44%22%20%14%167
Evangelical Protestant41%22%23%13%446
Historically Black Protestant53%22%18%8%1,601
Mainline Protestant44%20%19%17%148
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")53%19%18%9%466
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic40%36%13%11%191
Evangelical Protestant37%38%15%11%493
Historically Black Protestant52%33%9%6%1,787
Mainline Protestant33%31%21%15%158
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")53%32%11%4%532
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic35%10%13%6%37%190
Evangelical Protestant38%4%20%9%29%495
Historically Black Protestant30%6%19%9%37%1,789
Mainline Protestant42%5%14%6%33%158
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%12%10%3%58%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who are…

Religious traditionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Catholic33%67%190
Evangelical Protestant32%68%495
Historically Black Protestant30%70%1,790
Mainline Protestant38%62%158
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")33%67%533
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic88%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%192
Evangelical Protestant89%8%1%1%< 1%1%495
Historically Black Protestant89%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,798
Mainline Protestant84%14%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")57%21%9%1%10%3%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic75%21%2%2%< 1%192
Evangelical Protestant84%13%1%1%1%495
Historically Black Protestant86%12%1%1%< 1%1,798
Mainline Protestant81%16%3%< 1%< 1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%28%18%19%< 1%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic44%39%16%1%192
Evangelical Protestant64%32%4%1%495
Historically Black Protestant53%37%10%1%1,798
Mainline Protestant50%38%12%< 1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")12%37%51%< 1%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic77%13%3%7%1%192
Evangelical Protestant80%15%2%3%1%495
Historically Black Protestant80%11%4%4%1%1,798
Mainline Protestant72%20%3%4%< 1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%18%10%31%1%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic25%12%12%50%1%192
Evangelical Protestant49%17%9%24%2%495
Historically Black Protestant44%14%9%32%1%1,798
Mainline Protestant35%18%7%39%< 1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")16%10%6%68%< 1%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic44%8%6%42%1%192
Evangelical Protestant60%11%2%26%1%495
Historically Black Protestant55%8%4%31%2%1,798
Mainline Protestant52%10%4%34%1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%7%4%50%1%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic58%19%11%12%< 1%192
Evangelical Protestant78%10%5%6%< 1%495
Historically Black Protestant73%12%7%8%1%1,798
Mainline Protestant67%19%5%8%1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")51%18%8%20%3%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic40%12%13%34%1%192
Evangelical Protestant48%14%11%26%1%495
Historically Black Protestant42%15%11%30%2%1,798
Mainline Protestant51%14%9%25%1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")49%14%7%29%1%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic34%8%49%9%< 1%192
Evangelical Protestant62%6%29%3%1%495
Historically Black Protestant47%6%41%4%2%1,798
Mainline Protestant43%7%46%3%1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%13%56%11%3%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic22%78%< 1%< 1%192
Evangelical Protestant41%58%1%< 1%495
Historically Black Protestant29%69%1%1%1,798
Mainline Protestant22%76%1%1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%76%1%2%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic42%15%7%36%< 1%192
Evangelical Protestant68%15%7%10%1%495
Historically Black Protestant61%13%8%17%1%1,798
Mainline Protestant45%19%8%26%1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%11%6%55%< 1%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic44%33%1%16%5%192
Evangelical Protestant57%29%3%7%5%495
Historically Black Protestant59%23%3%9%6%1,798
Mainline Protestant39%31%2%18%10%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%15%1%48%6%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who …in heaven

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic91%6%4%192
Evangelical Protestant91%4%5%495
Historically Black Protestant93%4%3%1,798
Mainline Protestant90%6%4%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")65%27%7%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic74%20%6%192
Evangelical Protestant83%11%6%495
Historically Black Protestant82%12%6%1,798
Mainline Protestant73%17%10%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")51%42%7%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic9%14%78%192
Evangelical Protestant12%15%73%495
Historically Black Protestant9%10%82%1,798
Mainline Protestant7%4%89%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")11%18%71%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic29%35%23%13%192
Evangelical Protestant36%33%24%7%495
Historically Black Protestant35%34%25%7%1,798
Mainline Protestant22%38%32%7%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%36%32%10%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who would rather have…

Religious traditionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Catholic23%73%2%2%192
Evangelical Protestant30%63%4%4%495
Historically Black Protestant22%71%3%4%1,798
Mainline Protestant17%80%2%2%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%67%2%3%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic28%66%4%2%192
Evangelical Protestant31%63%3%3%495
Historically Black Protestant26%67%4%2%1,798
Mainline Protestant26%65%8%1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%65%4%2%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic60%35%5%192
Evangelical Protestant45%51%4%495
Historically Black Protestant53%41%6%1,798
Mainline Protestant63%30%7%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")56%39%4%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic61%29%5%4%192
Evangelical Protestant39%54%4%3%495
Historically Black Protestant52%39%6%4%1,798
Mainline Protestant70%26%2%2%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")66%27%4%2%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic48%39%13%192
Evangelical Protestant32%59%9%495
Historically Black Protestant40%52%9%1,798
Mainline Protestant63%32%5%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")58%35%6%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say…

Religious traditionStricter 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
Catholic35%61%2%1%192
Evangelical Protestant31%64%2%3%495
Historically Black Protestant36%58%2%4%1,798
Mainline Protestant29%69%2%< 1%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%66%3%2%534
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 blacks by religious group

% of blacks who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic19%34%5%38%3%192
Evangelical Protestant12%29%1%54%3%495
Historically Black Protestant16%31%3%44%5%1,798
Mainline Protestant23%32%3%37%5%159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%23%3%31%4%534
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.