DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201413%31%32%24%2,198
200712%36%30%22%2,045
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20148%9%26%38%17%2%2,198
2007< 1%9%24%41%22%5%2,045
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201442%58%2,258
200743%57%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201472%7%1%15%4%2,220
200776%7%1%11%4%2,045
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201414%7%80%2,236
200710%5%85%2,070
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201436%21%29%13%1,921
200738%23%28%11%1,760
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201442%34%16%8%2,245
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201462%3%14%8%12%2,246
200762%3%12%11%13%2,058
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%2,243
200732%68%2,075
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201494%5%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%2,258
200795%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201495%3%< 1%1%1%2,258
200795%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201490%7%3%< 1%2,258
200790%6%3%< 1%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201494%5%1%< 1%< 1%2,258
200794%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201473%3%1%21%2%2,258
200773%4%1%20%2%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
201494%4%1%1%< 1%2,258
200792%5%2%1%1%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201478%2%15%2%2%2,258
200773%3%20%2%3%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201462%35%2%1%2,258
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201493%3%1%3%1%2,258
200791%4%1%3%< 1%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
201470%20%4%2%4%2,258
200771%18%6%2%3%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%5%9%2,258
200784%7%10%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%7%7%2,258
200786%6%8%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201462%16%22%2,258
200757%15%28%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201467%19%10%5%2,258
200764%22%8%6%2,077
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201467%27%2%3%2,258
200753%36%4%6%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201458%35%5%2%2,258
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201419%77%3%2,258
200722%74%5%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201421%70%5%4%2,258
200714%78%5%3%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201415%78%7%2,258
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
201452%39%4%4%2,258
200739%49%4%7%2,077
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
20144%19%1%70%5%2,258
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.