DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201428%34%23%16%165
200732%32%20%16%104
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201418%17%27%26%12%< 1%165
2007< 1%25%24%30%17%3%104
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%166
200765%35%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201473%6%5%10%6%165
200785%3%3%7%2%104
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201413%3%84%163
20079%5%86%104
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly 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
201434%26%25%14%151
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201443%36%15%6%166
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201440%7%14%8%31%166
200748%6%12%6%28%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%166
200726%74%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201426%62%12%< 1%< 1%166
200725%57%16%1%1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%45%26%< 1%166
200730%48%22%< 1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%33%13%15%1%166
200738%41%5%15%< 1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201415%16%9%58%1%166
200717%13%8%63%< 1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%16%4%61%1%166
200725%10%3%61%< 1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly 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
201444%26%15%15%1%166
200734%30%10%24%1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201419%11%60%8%2%166
200715%15%65%6%< 1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly 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
201426%71%2%1%166
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201418%20%15%47%< 1%166
200726%15%8%50%1%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly 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
201424%47%1%25%4%166
200723%43%3%23%8%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201492%7%2%166
200781%9%10%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201476%19%4%166
200766%25%9%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201440%12%48%166
200741%15%44%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201430%40%26%4%166
200724%47%27%2%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201453%43%3%1%166
200748%46%3%3%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201447%49%2%2%166
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201464%32%3%166
200762%31%8%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201474%21%1%4%166
200755%34%5%6%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201455%36%8%166
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain 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
201442%55%1%3%166
200727%65%4%4%105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly 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
201428%37%2%31%2%166
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.