DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201414%31%33%23%3,434
200714%39%28%19%2,680
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20148%10%26%39%16%1%3,434
2007< 1%10%27%39%20%4%2,680
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.

Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201448%52%3,515
200749%51%2,725
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201483%4%1%8%4%3,466
200781%7%1%7%4%2,693
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%6%88%3,475
20076%4%90%2,709
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201432%21%30%17%3,045
200734%22%30%14%2,311
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201443%35%15%7%3,490
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.

Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201465%3%12%7%12%3,498
200764%3%11%9%13%2,714
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%3,497
200736%64%2,721
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201495%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,515
200795%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%2,725
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201490%8%1%< 1%< 1%3,515
200790%8%1%1%1%2,725
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201468%23%8%< 1%3,515
200771%21%8%< 1%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201454%13%9%23%1%3,515
200754%13%8%26%< 1%2,725
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%5%2%36%3%3,515
200754%6%3%35%2%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201484%9%3%3%1%3,515
200776%10%7%4%2%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201452%15%10%22%2%3,515
200744%14%10%28%4%2,725
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201472%3%22%2%2%3,515
200762%3%31%1%2%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201462%35%2%1%3,515
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201475%10%5%9%1%3,515
200774%10%5%11%< 1%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201467%22%4%4%3%3,515
200770%18%5%3%4%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201487%4%8%3,515
200787%6%8%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%7%7%3,515
200786%7%7%2,725
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201471%13%17%3,515
200761%13%26%2,725
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201471%18%7%4%3,515
200766%21%8%5%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201477%19%1%2%3,515
200760%34%2%4%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201470%25%3%1%3,515
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201422%75%3%3,515
200723%72%5%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%68%4%3%3,515
200719%75%3%3%2,725
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201418%76%6%3,515
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
20146%19%1%69%4%3,515
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.