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Age distribution among Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
24%
28%
34%
2,139
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
19%
33%
28%
20%
2,463
Seldom/never
13%
31%
30%
26%
1,317
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
7%
20%
35%
24%
3%
2,139
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
12%
13%
27%
35%
12%
1%
2,463
Seldom/never
8%
10%
26%
38%
16%
2%
1,317
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
60%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
54%
2,517
Seldom/never
49%
51%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
5%
2%
7%
3%
2,156
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
87%
3%
1%
5%
4%
2,486
Seldom/never
90%
2%
1%
4%
3%
1,325
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Immigrant status among Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
7%
85%
2,167
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
7%
87%
2,492
Seldom/never
7%
6%
87%
1,327
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
28%
21%
31%
20%
1,820
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
18%
28%
28%
2,217
Seldom/never
35%
20%
25%
20%
1,153
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
29%
21%
15%
2,180
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
33%
20%
14%
2,505
Seldom/never
46%
29%
15%
10%
1,329
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
2%
11%
12%
14%
2,175
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
7%
13%
7%
20%
2,511
Seldom/never
51%
8%
13%
10%
18%
1,331
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
76%
2,183
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
72%
2,509
Seldom/never
23%
77%
1,336
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
83%
14%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
62%
30%
4%
1%
1%
2%
2,517
Seldom/never
50%
33%
9%
2%
4%
2%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
12%
1%
< 1%
1%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
47%
9%
1%
< 1%
2,517
Seldom/never
28%
41%
23%
7%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
17%
2%
3%
1%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
27%
10%
14%
1%
2,517
Seldom/never
34%
23%
9%
33%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who attend prayer group…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
16%
11%
23%
1%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
5%
10%
13%
71%
< 1%
2,517
Seldom/never
3%
2%
1%
94%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who meditate…
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Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
10%
3%
33%
2%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
10%
6%
52%
1%
2,517
Seldom/never
26%
8%
4%
61%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
74%
13%
5%
6%
2%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
22%
14%
13%
1%
2,517
Seldom/never
42%
17%
13%
26%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
47%
18%
12%
21%
2%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
17%
16%
25%
2%
2,517
Seldom/never
41%
14%
14%
29%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
51%
8%
35%
3%
3%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
12%
56%
8%
3%
2,517
Seldom/never
14%
11%
66%
7%
2%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
37%
61%
2%
1%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
68%
1%
1%
2,517
Seldom/never
29%
68%
2%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
62%
14%
7%
17%
1%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
16%
17%
49%
1%
2,517
Seldom/never
11%
7%
9%
72%
1%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
37%
39%
4%
13%
8%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
19%
38%
2%
31%
10%
2,517
Seldom/never
15%
28%
2%
45%
10%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
7%
7%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
81%
12%
7%
2,517
Seldom/never
71%
18%
11%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
22%
10%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
31%
10%
2,517
Seldom/never
53%
36%
11%
1,340
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.
Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
15%
40%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
46%
15%
39%
2,517
Seldom/never
40%
19%
41%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
35%
18%
4%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
36%
40%
19%
5%
2,517
Seldom/never
32%
36%
24%
8%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
34%
4%
4%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
60%
33%
3%
3%
2,517
Seldom/never
56%
35%
4%
4%
1,340
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Views about government aid to the poor among Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
47%
46%
4%
2%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
49%
46%
3%
2%
2,517
Seldom/never
46%
47%
5%
2%
1,340
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
45%
5%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
65%
32%
3%
2,517
Seldom/never
68%
27%
5%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
36%
5%
4%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
72%
21%
4%
3%
2,517
Seldom/never
70%
20%
6%
4%
1,340
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
46%
8%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
63%
30%
8%
2,517
Seldom/never
62%
29%
9%
1,340
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Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants 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
At least once a week
37%
57%
3%
3%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
57%
2%
2%
2,517
Seldom/never
39%
56%
3%
3%
1,340
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 Mainline Protestants by religious attendance
% of Mainline Protestants who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
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
At least once a week
17%
34%
4%
40%
6%
2,192
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
32%
6%
27%
4%
2,517
Seldom/never
40%
27%
6%
21%
6%
1,340
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.