DemographicInformation

Age distribution among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%195
Older Millennial58%42%< 1%< 1%252
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%591
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%83%17%1,329
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial48%52%195
Older Millennial47%53%252
Generation X52%48%591
Baby Boomer50%50%1,329
Silent39%61%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial77%2%1%11%9%194
Older Millennial78%4%3%8%7%251
Generation X82%5%1%7%6%585
Baby Boomer87%5%< 1%3%5%1,313
Silent93%3%1%2%2%664
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial5%7%88%191
Older Millennial4%6%90%246
Generation X6%3%91%586
Baby Boomer2%2%96%1,321
Silent2%4%94%666
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial36%21%28%15%169
Older Millennial37%27%27%9%240
Generation X25%20%35%21%551
Baby Boomer34%23%30%13%1,192
Silent48%23%19%9%538
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial48%43%8%1%195
Older Millennial30%44%17%9%252
Generation X41%35%16%8%590
Baby Boomer51%32%12%5%1,327
Silent64%25%7%5%669
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial16%12%4%< 1%68%195
Older Millennial45%13%11%2%30%252
Generation X68%4%17%1%10%591
Baby Boomer67%2%18%7%6%1,326
Silent54%2%10%33%1%668
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial20%80%195
Older Millennial64%36%251
Generation X58%42%588
Baby Boomer11%89%1,328
Silent2%98%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial87%10%1%1%< 1%1%195
Older Millennial82%15%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%252
Generation X89%8%2%1%< 1%< 1%591
Baby Boomer90%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,329
Silent88%9%1%1%< 1%1%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial74%22%4%< 1%< 1%195
Older Millennial74%23%2%< 1%1%252
Generation X77%21%1%< 1%< 1%591
Baby Boomer81%16%2%1%< 1%1,329
Silent83%15%1%1%1%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial50%39%10%1%195
Older Millennial45%35%19%1%252
Generation X49%39%12%< 1%591
Baby Boomer57%31%12%1%1,329
Silent61%19%18%2%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial71%17%5%8%< 1%195
Older Millennial75%16%4%5%< 1%252
Generation X77%14%3%5%1%591
Baby Boomer81%13%2%3%1%1,329
Silent81%10%3%5%1%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial38%20%11%31%< 1%195
Older Millennial34%18%9%39%< 1%252
Generation X41%13%11%35%< 1%591
Baby Boomer44%11%9%34%1%1,329
Silent48%7%7%36%2%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial28%7%1%63%1%195
Older Millennial29%5%2%64%1%252
Generation X38%5%2%54%1%591
Baby Boomer50%6%3%39%2%1,329
Silent63%7%2%23%5%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial69%15%8%7%1%195
Older Millennial68%14%8%9%1%252
Generation X72%14%7%6%1%591
Baby Boomer77%10%6%6%1%1,329
Silent78%7%4%9%1%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial40%26%11%23%< 1%195
Older Millennial36%24%15%25%< 1%252
Generation X42%15%11%30%1%591
Baby Boomer46%15%12%25%2%1,329
Silent45%10%12%28%4%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial47%5%44%2%2%195
Older Millennial45%7%43%3%2%252
Generation X55%6%33%4%1%591
Baby Boomer62%3%31%2%2%1,329
Silent60%3%32%2%3%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial29%68%2%< 1%195
Older Millennial47%50%2%< 1%252
Generation X50%47%2%1%591
Baby Boomer54%44%1%1%1,329
Silent49%47%1%2%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial53%19%6%20%1%195
Older Millennial51%14%8%26%< 1%252
Generation X59%12%10%19%< 1%591
Baby Boomer64%11%7%18%< 1%1,329
Silent65%10%5%18%2%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial39%42%2%14%3%195
Older Millennial38%38%3%13%9%252
Generation X56%28%5%8%4%591
Baby Boomer65%21%3%7%4%1,329
Silent66%21%4%7%3%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial92%5%3%195
Older Millennial90%4%6%252
Generation X86%7%7%591
Baby Boomer88%4%7%1,329
Silent90%4%6%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial86%11%3%195
Older Millennial86%9%5%252
Generation X88%8%5%591
Baby Boomer85%9%7%1,329
Silent85%7%8%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial56%19%24%195
Older Millennial58%15%27%252
Generation X63%15%22%591
Baby Boomer60%12%29%1,329
Silent65%9%26%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial45%41%9%6%195
Older Millennial42%30%17%11%252
Generation X62%24%10%4%591
Baby Boomer62%23%11%4%1,329
Silent69%20%7%5%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial56%41%1%2%195
Older Millennial58%38%3%1%252
Generation X69%28%1%2%591
Baby Boomer68%26%3%4%1,329
Silent70%22%2%6%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial55%42%1%2%195
Older Millennial54%40%4%1%252
Generation X62%34%3%1%591
Baby Boomer59%35%4%2%1,329
Silent60%33%3%4%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial27%72%1%195
Older Millennial35%63%3%252
Generation X33%63%3%591
Baby Boomer33%63%4%1,329
Silent27%68%5%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial58%35%5%3%195
Older Millennial46%46%5%2%252
Generation X38%55%5%2%591
Baby Boomer29%64%4%3%1,329
Silent20%70%4%6%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial47%47%6%195
Older Millennial42%52%5%252
Generation X28%67%5%591
Baby Boomer21%71%8%1,329
Silent12%78%10%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial45%54%< 1%1%195
Older Millennial47%47%4%2%252
Generation X52%46%2%1%591
Baby Boomer54%42%2%2%1,329
Silent54%34%5%7%671
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial20%28%2%50%< 1%195
Older Millennial13%31%3%50%3%252
Generation X14%27%2%54%4%591
Baby Boomer10%23%2%60%4%1,329
Silent8%19%2%60%10%671
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.