Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
14%
29%
31%
26%
3,885
2007
14%
36%
27%
24%
4,750
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
9%
10%
25%
37%
18%
1%
3,885
2007
< 1%
10%
25%
36%
22%
6%
4,750
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
45%
55%
3,962
2007
44%
56%
4,835
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Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
2%
4%
94%
3,928
2007
2%
4%
95%
4,817
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
28%
23%
33%
16%
3,399
2007
30%
23%
32%
14%
4,037
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
41%
34%
17%
9%
3,946
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
67%
2%
9%
8%
14%
3,951
2007
67%
2%
10%
11%
11%
4,811
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
29%
71%
3,947
2007
34%
66%
4,821
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
96%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,962
2007
96%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
4,835
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Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
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2014
93%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
3,962
2007
93%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
4,835
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
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2014
91%
7%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
3,962
2007
90%
8%
< 1%
1%
1%
4,835
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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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
67%
14%
7%
12%
< 1%
3,962
2007
63%
13%
7%
16%
< 1%
4,835
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Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
54%
5%
2%
36%
2%
3,962
2007
54%
5%
2%
35%
3%
4,835
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
85%
8%
3%
2%
1%
3,962
2007
80%
10%
6%
3%
2%
4,835
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
50%
17%
10%
21%
2%
3,962
2007
44%
14%
10%
27%
5%
4,835
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
78%
2%
17%
2%
2%
3,962
2007
70%
2%
24%
1%
2%
4,835
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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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
63%
34%
2%
1%
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.
Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
83%
8%
3%
6%
1%
3,962
2007
80%
9%
3%
7%
1%
4,835
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Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
67%
25%
4%
2%
3%
3,962
2007
72%
19%
5%
2%
3%
4,835
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
86%
5%
9%
3,962
2007
84%
7%
9%
4,835
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Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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2014
86%
7%
7%
3,962
2007
87%
6%
7%
4,835
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
72%
12%
16%
3,962
2007
64%
13%
23%
4,835
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
70%
21%
6%
4%
3,962
2007
66%
23%
6%
5%
4,835
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Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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2014
77%
18%
2%
3%
3,962
2007
56%
32%
4%
7%
4,835
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 attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white 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
65%
29%
4%
2%
3,962
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Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
20%
78%
2%
3,962
2007
20%
75%
5%
4,835
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Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
22%
71%
4%
3%
3,962
2007
16%
77%
4%
3%
4,835
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Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
16%
79%
5%
3,962
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Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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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
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2014
55%
38%
3%
4%
3,962
2007
39%
51%
4%
6%
4,835
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Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as white
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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
5%
18%
2%
71%
5%
3,962
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