Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
26%
22%
31%
21%
336
2007
22%
30%
30%
18%
284
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
18%
12%
18%
37%
15%
1%
336
2007
< 1%
19%
20%
38%
18%
5%
284
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
41%
59%
344
2007
40%
60%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
14%
8%
78%
340
2007
8%
3%
89%
290
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
48%
20%
20%
12%
303
2007
44%
24%
21%
10%
243
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
41%
37%
13%
9%
343
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
30%
3%
21%
12%
35%
344
2007
34%
6%
16%
14%
31%
292
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
90%
9%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
344
2007
93%
5%
1%
1%
1%
1%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
84%
14%
1%
< 1%
1%
344
2007
87%
11%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
31%
4%
1%
344
2007
67%
22%
10%
< 1%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
79%
15%
2%
3%
1%
344
2007
83%
9%
2%
5%
1%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
15%
7%
26%
2%
344
2007
52%
15%
6%
26%
1%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
11%
3%
24%
1%
344
2007
56%
9%
3%
30%
3%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
79%
10%
6%
5%
< 1%
344
2007
71%
10%
10%
8%
2%
294
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
15%
11%
23%
2%
344
2007
45%
11%
10%
29%
6%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
63%
6%
28%
2%
1%
344
2007
52%
2%
43%
2%
1%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
59%
1%
1%
344
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
14%
7%
9%
1%
344
2007
70%
8%
3%
17%
1%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
28%
2%
6%
6%
344
2007
61%
25%
2%
5%
7%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
91%
5%
4%
344
2007
93%
5%
2%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
84%
11%
5%
344
2007
87%
8%
4%
294
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
13%
13%
74%
344
2007
9%
16%
75%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
32%
23%
8%
344
2007
36%
35%
22%
8%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
26%
65%
4%
5%
344
2007
21%
68%
5%
6%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
65%
4%
4%
344
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Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
48%
4%
344
2007
40%
52%
7%
294
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 non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
39%
54%
4%
3%
344
2007
33%
55%
7%
4%
294
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Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
60%
10%
344
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Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
66%
2%
4%
344
2007
36%
55%
4%
6%
294
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Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black
% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as black who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
11%
26%
2%
58%
4%
344
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