Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
17%
31%
33%
19%
812
Some college
27%
38%
25%
11%
592
College
19%
48%
25%
9%
279
Post-graduate degree
10%
53%
20%
17%
186
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
11%
11%
27%
38%
12%
2%
812
Some college
18%
17%
29%
28%
8%
< 1%
592
College
8%
21%
38%
29%
4%
< 1%
279
Post-graduate degree
4%
11%
48%
26%
10%
1%
186
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
43%
57%
823
Some college
42%
58%
600
College
34%
66%
289
Post-graduate degree
32%
68%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
2%
95%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
821
Some college
2%
93%
< 1%
3%
2%
600
College
1%
96%
< 1%
2%
1%
288
Post-graduate degree
1%
96%
< 1%
2%
1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
6%
3%
91%
797
Some college
7%
3%
91%
593
College
8%
6%
86%
288
Post-graduate degree
11%
7%
81%
190
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
High school or less
67%
20%
10%
3%
711
Some college
49%
27%
17%
7%
542
College
22%
24%
40%
14%
268
Post-graduate degree
7%
9%
43%
41%
180
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
26%
5%
19%
11%
38%
821
Some college
32%
8%
18%
7%
36%
595
College
40%
4%
19%
4%
33%
288
Post-graduate degree
52%
2%
16%
4%
26%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
25%
75%
819
Some college
36%
64%
600
College
34%
66%
288
Post-graduate degree
34%
66%
192
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 God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
High school or less
88%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
823
Some college
91%
7%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
600
College
90%
7%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
289
Post-graduate degree
91%
8%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
88%
11%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
823
Some college
83%
15%
1%
2%
< 1%
600
College
85%
12%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
289
Post-graduate degree
84%
14%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
52%
37%
10%
1%
823
Some college
53%
36%
11%
1%
600
College
58%
33%
9%
< 1%
289
Post-graduate degree
62%
34%
4%
< 1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
80%
12%
3%
4%
1%
823
Some college
79%
12%
4%
4%
1%
600
College
86%
8%
2%
2%
2%
289
Post-graduate degree
83%
10%
6%
1%
< 1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
46%
13%
8%
31%
1%
823
Some college
41%
15%
10%
33%
< 1%
600
College
43%
12%
12%
31%
1%
289
Post-graduate degree
45%
18%
8%
30%
< 1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
53%
8%
4%
32%
2%
823
Some college
56%
7%
3%
32%
1%
600
College
62%
8%
3%
26%
1%
289
Post-graduate degree
57%
13%
4%
26%
< 1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
70%
12%
8%
9%
1%
823
Some college
75%
13%
5%
7%
< 1%
600
College
76%
10%
6%
7%
1%
289
Post-graduate degree
79%
8%
8%
2%
2%
193
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
46%
12%
9%
31%
2%
823
Some college
38%
20%
13%
28%
2%
600
College
40%
18%
13%
28%
2%
289
Post-graduate degree
36%
15%
18%
30%
1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
44%
6%
44%
5%
2%
823
Some college
51%
6%
39%
3%
2%
600
College
49%
7%
36%
6%
3%
289
Post-graduate degree
56%
4%
28%
8%
5%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
26%
72%
1%
1%
823
Some college
33%
65%
1%
< 1%
600
College
32%
66%
2%
< 1%
289
Post-graduate degree
36%
62%
3%
< 1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
58%
13%
8%
20%
1%
823
Some college
63%
13%
7%
17%
1%
600
College
64%
15%
7%
13%
1%
289
Post-graduate degree
63%
14%
12%
12%
< 1%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
69%
17%
2%
7%
5%
823
Some college
51%
28%
3%
11%
7%
600
College
50%
29%
3%
9%
9%
289
Post-graduate degree
36%
44%
3%
11%
5%
193
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
94%
4%
3%
823
Some college
92%
4%
4%
600
College
94%
5%
1%
289
Post-graduate degree
90%
4%
6%
193
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Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
80%
12%
7%
823
Some college
84%
11%
5%
600
College
84%
12%
4%
289
Post-graduate degree
78%
14%
8%
193
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Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
11%
9%
79%
823
Some college
9%
10%
81%
600
College
10%
9%
81%
289
Post-graduate degree
4%
12%
83%
193
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Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
39%
30%
24%
7%
823
Some college
35%
36%
23%
7%
600
College
32%
32%
33%
2%
289
Post-graduate degree
20%
51%
25%
3%
193
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Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
21%
74%
2%
4%
823
Some college
27%
66%
3%
4%
600
College
29%
60%
6%
5%
289
Post-graduate degree
23%
73%
2%
3%
193
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
27%
67%
4%
2%
823
Some college
27%
65%
5%
3%
600
College
32%
63%
3%
2%
289
Post-graduate degree
18%
74%
7%
1%
193
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Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
46%
48%
6%
823
Some college
55%
38%
7%
600
College
67%
27%
6%
289
Post-graduate degree
67%
29%
4%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
52%
39%
5%
3%
823
Some college
48%
42%
5%
4%
600
College
54%
35%
8%
3%
289
Post-graduate degree
54%
36%
6%
3%
193
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
38%
53%
9%
823
Some college
39%
53%
8%
600
College
46%
48%
6%
289
Post-graduate degree
49%
42%
9%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
41%
52%
2%
5%
823
Some college
35%
59%
2%
4%
600
College
25%
72%
1%
2%
289
Post-graduate degree
12%
83%
1%
4%
193
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition by educational group
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
19%
27%
4%
45%
6%
823
Some college
13%
35%
1%
46%
5%
600
College
16%
31%
5%
45%
3%
289
Post-graduate degree
13%
44%
5%
35%
3%
193
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.