DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201419%42%29%11%340
200721%48%28%3%311
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%12%35%34%6%< 1%340
2007< 1%14%37%42%7%< 1%311
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201448%52%346
200745%55%318
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20141%96%< 1%2%< 1%346
20073%91%< 1%5%< 1%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%4%91%343
20074%5%91%317
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201430%32%23%15%345
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201448%6%14%3%29%346
200758%3%12%2%25%316
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201433%67%345
200744%56%316
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BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201487%10%2%1%< 1%346
200787%11%1%1%< 1%318
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201465%29%5%< 1%346
200765%27%7%1%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201486%9%3%1%1%346
200786%10%3%2%< 1%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%14%10%27%< 1%346
200750%12%7%30%< 1%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201459%8%4%28%1%346
200757%4%2%36%< 1%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201478%9%7%5%< 1%346
200771%11%8%9%2%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201434%22%12%31%1%346
200739%15%11%33%2%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201454%6%36%3%1%346
200750%5%40%2%3%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201436%62%2%< 1%346
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%14%8%14%< 1%346
200763%13%7%17%< 1%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201446%37%2%8%6%346
200754%27%3%9%8%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201493%4%2%346
200792%3%5%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%10%4%346
200781%11%8%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20148%6%86%346
200714%9%77%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201434%40%21%4%346
200733%45%17%6%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201428%64%5%3%346
200728%64%4%4%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%67%4%1%346
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201462%34%3%346
200751%44%5%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201450%37%9%4%346
200740%47%7%6%318
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201447%45%9%346
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201424%73%1%2%346
200734%59%3%3%318
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 adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201412%39%2%45%2%346
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.