DemographicInformation

Age distribution among pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Older Millennial54%46%< 1%< 1%122
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%219
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%87%13%431
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Older Millennial41%59%122
Generation X44%56%219
Baby Boomer41%59%431
Silent34%66%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Older Millennial45%7%< 1%41%6%120
Generation X53%4%1%36%6%219
Baby Boomer68%7%1%19%5%424
Silent73%4%1%16%6%192
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Older Millennial32%13%54%121
Generation X28%9%64%217
Baby Boomer15%6%79%424
Silent15%3%81%188
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial55%26%14%4%109
Generation X41%24%25%9%201
Baby Boomer50%21%21%8%380
Silent65%15%17%3%159
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Older Millennial44%44%10%2%122
Generation X47%40%10%3%218
Baby Boomer55%33%9%3%430
Silent72%17%7%4%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Older Millennial46%14%6%< 1%34%122
Generation X56%5%22%2%15%219
Baby Boomer57%3%25%7%8%429
Silent47%2%18%32%1%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Older Millennial58%42%121
Generation X65%35%219
Baby Boomer13%87%431
Silent5%95%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial79%18%1%1%1%< 1%122
Generation X87%10%2%< 1%1%< 1%219
Baby Boomer91%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%431
Silent89%6%2%2%1%< 1%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

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

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial80%16%3%1%< 1%122
Generation X84%12%2%< 1%1%219
Baby Boomer89%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%431
Silent91%5%< 1%2%2%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial59%32%8%< 1%122
Generation X69%19%12%< 1%219
Baby Boomer67%22%10%< 1%431
Silent74%16%10%< 1%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial73%20%2%5%< 1%122
Generation X86%9%1%2%2%219
Baby Boomer82%13%2%2%< 1%431
Silent86%9%2%2%< 1%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial42%14%8%35%1%122
Generation X54%12%10%24%< 1%219
Baby Boomer54%12%9%25%< 1%431
Silent59%9%6%25%1%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial57%8%5%31%< 1%122
Generation X60%7%1%28%3%219
Baby Boomer59%6%4%30%1%431
Silent77%6%3%12%2%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial69%12%11%8%< 1%122
Generation X76%10%7%7%1%219
Baby Boomer80%9%3%6%< 1%431
Silent83%4%4%4%4%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial51%16%13%20%< 1%122
Generation X51%14%11%20%3%219
Baby Boomer51%12%7%27%3%431
Silent62%11%8%15%4%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

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

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial57%8%29%5%1%122
Generation X70%1%24%3%2%219
Baby Boomer75%3%19%2%1%431
Silent69%6%20%2%2%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial37%58%2%2%122
Generation X45%53%1%1%219
Baby Boomer55%43%2%< 1%431
Silent51%41%3%4%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial65%10%5%18%2%122
Generation X73%10%3%14%< 1%219
Baby Boomer76%10%3%11%< 1%431
Silent81%6%4%7%1%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial49%33%1%11%6%122
Generation X65%23%3%6%3%219
Baby Boomer77%14%2%2%5%431
Silent79%10%6%2%2%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Older Millennial94%6%1%122
Generation X89%3%7%219
Baby Boomer92%4%4%431
Silent90%3%7%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Older Millennial84%12%4%122
Generation X87%6%6%219
Baby Boomer89%4%7%431
Silent90%8%3%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Older Millennial26%32%42%122
Generation X51%22%27%219
Baby Boomer49%17%34%431
Silent55%13%32%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial38%38%18%6%122
Generation X57%20%17%5%219
Baby Boomer51%27%17%5%431
Silent64%13%17%7%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

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

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial33%60%4%3%122
Generation X54%40%3%3%219
Baby Boomer53%40%2%4%431
Silent55%36%2%6%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial45%51%2%2%122
Generation X51%44%3%2%219
Baby Boomer49%47%3%1%431
Silent59%32%4%5%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

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

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial33%64%2%122
Generation X31%65%3%219
Baby Boomer25%71%3%431
Silent23%73%4%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial44%49%2%5%122
Generation X30%59%5%6%219
Baby Boomer22%68%6%4%431
Silent14%78%4%5%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

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

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial42%53%5%122
Generation X18%73%10%219
Baby Boomer15%82%4%431
Silent11%85%4%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial36%60%1%3%122
Generation X40%51%4%4%219
Baby Boomer49%45%3%3%431
Silent49%35%3%12%193
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 pentecostals in the Evangelical Tradition by generational group

% of pentecostals 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
Older Millennial11%34%3%52%1%122
Generation X8%23%1%62%6%219
Baby Boomer10%20%1%64%5%431
Silent3%19%4%66%8%193
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.