DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201426%36%25%14%340
200730%40%16%14%239
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201417%17%28%27%11%1%340
2007< 1%25%27%32%13%4%239
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201456%44%344
200756%44%243
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Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201476%4%3%12%6%343
200783%5%3%7%2%242
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Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201412%6%81%340
20078%5%87%238
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201436%26%25%13%314
200729%25%32%14%212
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201441%39%12%7%342
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201439%8%17%7%29%342
200748%10%11%7%24%243
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Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201427%73%342
200733%67%242
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201435%58%6%1%< 1%344
200728%59%11%1%< 1%243
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Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201431%48%21%< 1%344
200729%51%20%< 1%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201442%33%11%13%1%344
200736%40%10%14%< 1%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201418%12%11%58%1%344
200714%9%11%66%< 1%243
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201428%12%5%53%2%344
200728%9%2%60%1%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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%21%13%22%1%344
200730%22%19%27%2%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly 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
201445%22%13%19%1%344
200731%19%18%31%1%243
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201427%16%51%6%1%344
200715%11%69%4%1%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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%73%1%< 1%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.

Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201424%15%16%45%1%344
200724%13%14%49%< 1%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%5%4%344
200784%7%9%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201473%22%5%344
200767%22%11%243
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201448%14%38%344
200746%12%42%243
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201433%41%23%4%344
200731%46%21%2%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201458%36%3%2%344
200747%47%4%2%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201451%47%1%1%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.

Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201454%42%4%344
200752%43%5%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201465%25%7%3%344
200751%41%5%4%243
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201456%37%7%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.

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201435%60%1%3%344
200728%67%2%3%243
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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
201425%40%4%28%4%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.