DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201412%16%39%32%3,525
200712%21%35%32%3,898
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%5%15%47%22%2%3,525
2007< 1%10%11%40%31%7%3,898
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201444%56%3,601
200745%55%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201478%6%1%10%4%3,541
200784%6%1%5%4%3,938
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%6%87%3,556
20075%4%91%3,962
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201441%23%25%11%3,032
200742%23%24%10%3,191
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201453%31%11%5%3,575
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201454%3%15%12%16%3,583
200753%3%14%15%16%3,956
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents 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%3,601
200795%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201491%7%1%< 1%< 1%3,601
200790%9%1%< 1%< 1%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201470%21%9%1%3,601
200769%20%10%1%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201487%9%2%2%1%3,601
200786%9%2%2%1%3,981
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%12%8%24%1%3,601
200751%12%8%29%< 1%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%6%2%32%3%3,601
200758%6%3%30%3%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents 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
201483%8%4%4%1%3,601
200776%9%6%6%2%3,981
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents 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
201450%13%9%24%3%3,601
200744%12%10%28%6%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201473%2%21%2%2%3,601
200763%2%31%2%2%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201457%40%2%2%3,601
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%9%5%10%1%3,601
200772%8%5%14%1%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%4%5%3,601
200789%5%7%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201489%6%5%3,601
200789%6%6%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201461%14%25%3,601
200753%14%33%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201464%21%9%6%3,601
200760%24%8%8%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201465%29%3%4%3,601
200749%39%4%9%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201459%35%4%2%3,601
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201423%73%4%3,601
200724%69%6%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201423%70%4%4%3,601
200717%76%4%4%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201415%79%6%3,601
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents 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
201454%39%3%4%3,601
200739%49%4%8%3,981
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are non-parents 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
20146%17%2%69%6%3,601
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.