DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201433%40%20%6%133
200730%44%23%3%101
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201421%18%34%23%4%1%133
2007< 1%17%33%42%8%< 1%101
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201445%55%136
200747%53%103
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%95%< 1%3%< 1%136
20075%88%< 1%7%1%103
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%6%88%134
20075%5%89%103
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201423%36%22%19%135
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201435%7%15%2%41%136
200749%2%13%2%33%102
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201438%62%134
200738%62%103
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201493%6%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%136
200787%13%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%103
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201478%18%2%1%< 1%136
200775%23%< 1%2%< 1%103
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%40%4%< 1%136
200755%38%7%< 1%103
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Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%13%3%1%1%136
200773%17%7%2%< 1%103
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201437%21%11%31%< 1%136
200734%11%13%42%< 1%103
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%9%7%37%< 1%136
200747%10%3%40%< 1%103
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201471%13%12%3%< 1%136
200756%18%13%11%1%103
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201424%25%19%32%1%136
200733%16%14%36%1%103
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201446%5%44%4%1%136
200742%10%42%3%3%103
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%64%1%< 1%136
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%18%12%16%< 1%136
200749%15%10%25%< 1%103
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201493%4%3%136
200786%7%7%103
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Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201483%12%5%136
200770%21%9%103
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20148%7%85%136
200718%7%74%103
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Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201422%50%24%4%136
200726%55%16%3%103
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Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201428%67%3%2%136
200727%65%5%3%103
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201432%65%3%< 1%136
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Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201468%32%1%136
200762%33%5%103
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201464%29%6%1%136
200755%35%6%3%103
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201457%38%5%136
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201418%80%1%1%136
200729%68%1%2%103
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Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201417%46%2%34%1%136
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