DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201417%41%28%14%292
200719%41%27%12%358
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%14%35%33%9%< 1%292
2007< 1%15%31%37%17%1%358
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201440%60%296
200739%61%361
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20143%92%< 1%4%1%296
20073%92%< 1%4%1%361
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%4%88%293
20074%2%95%361
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201446%40%12%3%296
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201435%7%20%8%30%294
200735%8%20%8%28%359
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201428%72%295
200742%58%360
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily 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
201491%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%296
200794%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%361
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201490%7%< 1%2%< 1%296
200787%11%< 1%1%< 1%361
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%36%9%1%296
200769%25%7%< 1%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%14%11%28%< 1%296
200754%13%8%25%< 1%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201459%7%2%29%2%296
200764%7%3%24%1%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily 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
201479%14%3%4%1%296
200771%12%7%7%2%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily 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%19%11%24%< 1%296
200733%18%11%36%3%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201451%3%41%3%2%296
200753%4%40%2%2%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily 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%296
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201468%12%7%12%1%296
200770%13%5%12%< 1%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily 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
201460%23%4%6%8%296
200762%20%2%6%10%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201493%5%2%296
200792%2%5%361
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Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%12%3%296
200784%9%7%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20149%8%82%296
20079%10%81%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201442%28%25%5%296
200735%42%19%4%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201429%64%4%2%296
200722%69%5%4%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%60%7%< 1%296
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201455%39%5%296
200745%46%8%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201453%38%6%3%296
200735%51%6%8%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201440%52%8%296
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily 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
201439%57%2%1%296
200732%60%3%5%361
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults with a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray at least daily 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
201413%29%4%50%4%296
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