Age distribution among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
18%
31%
25%
26%
104
2007
14%
30%
32%
25%
101
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
9%
18%
22%
32%
19%
< 1%
104
2007
< 1%
10%
23%
37%
26%
5%
101
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
38%
62%
107
2007
37%
63%
106
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Racial and ethnic composition among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
1%
97%
< 1%
< 1%
3%
107
2007
< 1%
92%
< 1%
1%
6%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
2%
1%
97%
107
2007
2%
3%
95%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
31%
47%
11%
11%
107
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Marital status among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
28%
6%
24%
9%
33%
107
2007
41%
2%
15%
16%
26%
105
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
35%
65%
107
2007
30%
70%
106
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Belief in God among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
95%
2%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
107
2007
93%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
2%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
85%
14%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
107
2007
80%
18%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
61%
30%
9%
< 1%
107
2007
57%
26%
17%
< 1%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
9%
3%
5%
< 1%
107
2007
79%
8%
2%
9%
1%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
36%
17%
14%
33%
< 1%
107
2007
37%
13%
11%
40%
< 1%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
59%
5%
6%
30%
< 1%
107
2007
50%
5%
5%
39%
1%
106
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
78%
10%
5%
7%
< 1%
107
2007
73%
9%
7%
10%
1%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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%
17%
2%
32%
1%
107
2007
37%
14%
9%
37%
3%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
47%
2%
41%
7%
3%
107
2007
32%
5%
60%
1%
3%
106
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
35%
62%
< 1%
3%
107
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Frequency of reading scripture among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
62%
17%
6%
14%
2%
107
2007
52%
17%
5%
26%
< 1%
106
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Interpreting scripture among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
55%
25%
5%
12%
3%
107
2007
57%
23%
3%
13%
5%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
96%
2%
2%
107
2007
89%
6%
5%
106
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Belief in Hell among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
82%
13%
5%
107
2007
68%
16%
16%
106
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Political ideology among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
46%
24%
8%
107
2007
35%
38%
26%
2%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
73%
1%
6%
107
2007
23%
70%
3%
4%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
25%
67%
4%
3%
107
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Views about abortion among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
65%
28%
6%
107
2007
61%
32%
7%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
63%
29%
4%
4%
107
2007
54%
30%
7%
9%
106
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Views about same-sex marriage among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
52%
5%
107
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Views about environmental regulation among democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
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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%
1%
6%
107
2007
33%
58%
3%
6%
106
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 democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are African Methodist Episcopal Church 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
17%
34%
3%
42%
4%
107
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