DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
2014< 1%< 1%85%15%2,004
2007< 1%39%61%< 1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201444%56%2,004
200744%56%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201480%6%1%8%4%1,972
200783%7%1%5%4%2,167
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%4%89%1,983
20074%3%92%2,181
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201435%22%30%13%1,773
200729%24%32%15%1,911
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201449%33%13%5%1,998
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201467%2%18%7%6%2,001
200767%3%20%4%6%2,176
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201413%87%2,003
200730%70%2,185
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer 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
201496%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,004
200797%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201492%7%1%< 1%< 1%2,004
200790%9%1%1%< 1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201469%23%8%< 1%2,004
200769%21%9%1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201488%10%1%1%< 1%2,004
200787%8%1%2%1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201457%12%8%23%1%2,004
200752%12%8%27%< 1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%5%3%36%2%2,004
200755%6%3%34%2%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer 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
201485%7%4%4%1%2,004
200778%10%6%5%1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer 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%13%9%24%3%2,004
200746%13%11%26%4%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201476%2%19%2%2%2,004
200767%2%27%2%2%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer 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%2,004
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%9%5%11%1%2,004
200774%9%5%12%1%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201489%5%6%2,004
200787%6%7%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%6%6%2,004
200789%5%5%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201462%13%25%2,004
200756%13%31%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201465%21%9%5%2,004
200763%24%8%5%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201467%27%3%2%2,004
200753%38%3%6%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201459%35%4%2%2,004
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201424%72%3%2,004
200725%70%5%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201422%71%3%4%2,004
200716%76%5%4%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201414%81%5%2,004
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer 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
201455%40%3%3%2,004
200740%50%5%5%2,187
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 their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are baby Boomer 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
20145%17%1%72%4%2,004
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.