DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201415%31%32%22%3,853
200714%40%28%19%3,067
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%10%27%38%15%1%3,853
2007< 1%10%27%38%21%3%3,067
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201451%49%3,938
200752%48%3,123
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Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201482%4%1%8%4%3,883
200783%6%1%6%4%3,089
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%6%88%3,894
20075%4%90%3,105
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201432%21%30%17%3,424
200733%23%31%14%2,653
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201444%35%14%7%3,916
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201464%4%12%7%14%3,922
200763%3%12%9%13%3,109
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Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%3,919
200736%64%3,115
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BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201487%11%1%1%< 1%3,938
200785%13%1%1%1%3,123
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Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%26%9%< 1%3,938
200765%25%10%< 1%3,123
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201484%12%2%2%1%3,938
200782%12%2%3%1%3,123
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%13%10%27%1%3,938
200747%13%7%33%< 1%3,123
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Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201450%6%2%39%3%3,938
200748%6%3%40%3%3,123
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201480%10%5%4%1%3,938
200771%12%8%7%2%3,123
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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%16%11%23%2%3,938
200741%14%11%30%4%3,123
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201468%3%24%2%2%3,938
200758%3%35%2%2%3,123
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201460%38%1%1%3,938
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Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201469%11%6%13%1%3,938
200765%11%6%17%1%3,123
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201464%25%4%4%3%3,938
200768%20%5%3%4%3,123
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%4%7%3,938
200787%6%7%3,123
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%7%7%3,938
200785%8%7%3,123
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201470%14%17%3,938
200760%13%27%3,123
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Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201469%19%7%5%3,938
200764%22%8%6%3,123
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201477%19%1%2%3,938
200760%35%2%4%3,123
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%25%3%1%3,938
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201423%73%3%3,938
200726%70%5%3,123
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%65%5%3%3,938
200719%74%3%3%3,123
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201418%75%6%3,938
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Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
20147%21%1%66%4%3,938
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