DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%35%29%17%2,188
200717%39%26%18%2,958
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%14%29%33%12%1%2,188
2007< 1%12%29%37%18%4%2,958
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201436%64%2,239
200738%62%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201467%10%2%16%6%2,211
200777%8%2%8%5%2,988
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201412%8%80%2,212
20077%5%87%3,005
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201439%24%26%12%1,953
200734%24%29%13%2,579
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201440%37%15%8%2,226
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201452%5%16%8%19%2,231
200759%4%13%10%14%3,001
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201432%68%2,231
200736%64%3,013
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week 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
201493%6%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,239
200796%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201490%8%1%1%< 1%2,239
200792%7%1%< 1%< 1%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201473%21%6%< 1%2,239
200776%17%6%1%3,017
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201492%7%1%1%< 1%2,239
200792%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%14%7%18%< 1%2,239
200757%14%9%20%< 1%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%6%2%29%1%2,239
200760%6%2%30%2%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week 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
201486%8%3%2%1%2,239
200782%10%5%2%1%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week 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%16%9%21%2%2,239
200748%14%10%25%4%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201469%5%22%2%2%2,239
200766%4%27%2%2%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201450%48%2%1%2,239
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week 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
201459%29%4%5%3%2,239
200766%24%5%2%3%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%5%5%2,239
200785%6%8%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%9%6%2,239
200787%7%7%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201447%18%35%2,239
200750%15%35%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201449%31%15%6%2,239
200755%31%9%5%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201452%40%4%4%2,239
200744%45%4%6%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201442%51%4%2%2,239
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201431%66%4%2,239
200727%68%5%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%58%4%3%2,239
200721%70%5%3%3,017
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201428%67%6%2,239
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 are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture at least once a week 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
20148%27%2%60%3%2,239
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.