DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201422%38%27%14%201
200718%48%25%9%291
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%19%29%30%11%< 1%201
2007< 1%16%34%37%11%1%291
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201453%47%203
200757%43%293
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 say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201482%3%3%8%3%203
200784%5%2%4%5%290
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20144%6%90%200
20075%3%92%287
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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%20%28%18%191
200730%20%35%15%267
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%42%12%8%203
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201445%9%13%8%26%203
200759%9%12%5%16%293
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 say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%203
200741%59%293
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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
201463%34%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%203
200774%24%1%1%< 1%< 1%293
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 say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201411%69%21%< 1%203
200715%62%23%< 1%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%37%12%16%1%203
200741%35%14%10%1%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20144%10%10%76%< 1%203
20076%4%13%77%< 1%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201416%9%9%65%< 1%203
200714%9%6%71%< 1%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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
201424%18%27%31%1%203
200721%9%33%35%1%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201420%9%63%6%2%203
200714%8%74%3%1%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201432%67%1%< 1%203
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201412%19%22%48%< 1%203
200713%15%19%53%< 1%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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
201414%53%< 1%23%10%203
200726%46%4%17%7%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%2%7%203
200788%6%7%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%11%9%203
200775%14%11%293
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 say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201453%12%34%203
200740%21%39%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201438%43%15%4%203
200731%48%17%4%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201465%31%1%4%203
200744%46%6%5%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201455%40%3%2%203
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201454%42%3%203
200759%36%5%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201466%27%1%6%203
200747%41%8%4%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201452%37%11%203
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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
201444%51%4%2%203
200732%62%3%3%293
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 religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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
201423%40%3%32%2%203
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.