DemographicInformation

Age distribution among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201411%28%30%31%341
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20145%10%24%39%20%2%341
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201443%57%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201488%5%2%3%3%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%8%84%342
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%13%26%37%306
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201413%24%31%32%344
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201455%6%11%7%20%344
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201423%77%345
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201451%33%8%< 1%6%2%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201447%34%15%3%1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%48%20%< 1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201451%20%9%19%1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201413%9%8%70%< 1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%13%4%43%< 1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%20%13%13%2%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%19%14%18%< 1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201421%19%45%11%5%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201424%73%3%< 1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201425%14%11%50%1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
20149%30%< 1%52%9%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201465%24%11%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201436%51%13%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201419%8%73%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201414%40%43%2%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201436%56%6%3%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201484%12%3%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201489%7%3%1%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201484%9%7%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
20149%88%1%2%346
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm

% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor does more good than harm who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201447%34%5%11%3%346
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.