DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201430%41%18%11%121
200730%39%18%12%102
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201416%23%32%22%6%< 1%121
2007< 1%25%31%30%13%1%102
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201445%55%122
200753%47%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20141%94%< 1%5%< 1%122
20073%89%< 1%7%1%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20149%6%85%122
20079%5%86%103
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201454%25%12%9%115
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201451%37%5%6%122
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201424%4%15%4%53%122
200734%9%17%8%33%103
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%122
200738%62%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly 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
201487%11%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%122
200785%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%4%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201480%19%1%< 1%< 1%122
200782%13%4%< 1%< 1%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%45%7%< 1%122
200753%37%10%< 1%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%18%15%32%< 1%122
200738%8%9%44%1%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%13%3%44%< 1%122
200748%6%3%43%1%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly 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
201433%26%14%27%< 1%122
200740%15%10%27%8%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201443%7%47%3%< 1%122
200740%5%48%5%3%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%67%< 1%< 1%122
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%18%12%23%< 1%122
200748%23%4%25%< 1%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly 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
201457%28%< 1%10%5%122
200753%28%1%6%12%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201494%5%1%122
200790%4%6%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%12%3%122
200777%13%10%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201415%7%78%122
20078%13%78%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201432%31%32%5%122
200727%47%18%8%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201425%69%2%3%122
200724%68%2%5%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%68%2%1%122
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201465%32%3%122
200753%44%4%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%35%2%1%122
200750%40%4%6%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201450%47%3%122
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly 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
201432%67%1%1%122
200739%50%2%8%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray weekly 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
201414%35%< 1%46%4%122
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.