DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201414%39%32%14%1,965
200714%49%29%8%2,180
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%13%32%38%8%< 1%1,965
2007< 1%10%35%44%10%1%2,180
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201449%51%1,977
200752%48%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201483%5%1%7%4%1,961
200786%5%1%5%3%2,188
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%6%89%1,967
20073%4%92%2,201
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201431%40%20%9%1,973
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201473%2%9%3%13%1,977
200777%3%8%2%10%2,200
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201437%63%1,976
200744%56%2,205
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

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201486%13%1%< 1%< 1%1,977
200782%16%1%< 1%< 1%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%28%8%< 1%1,977
200763%29%8%< 1%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201483%13%2%2%< 1%1,977
200780%14%3%3%1%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%14%10%28%< 1%1,977
200743%14%10%33%< 1%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%6%2%41%2%1,977
200742%7%3%46%2%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201479%11%6%3%1%1,977
200770%12%11%6%1%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201447%17%11%23%1%1,977
200741%13%13%30%3%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201468%4%24%2%2%1,977
200759%4%34%1%1%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201461%37%2%1%1,977
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201468%12%7%12%< 1%1,977
200762%12%8%17%< 1%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201456%32%4%5%3%1,977
200758%29%5%5%3%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201487%5%7%1,977
200785%7%8%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201483%10%7%1,977
200784%9%7%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201468%11%21%1,977
200762%9%29%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201465%25%8%3%1,977
200763%27%8%3%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201477%19%2%3%1,977
200761%32%3%3%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201467%29%3%1%1,977
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201428%69%3%1,977
200731%65%4%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201431%62%4%3%1,977
200725%68%5%3%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201424%71%5%1,977
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
201452%44%2%2%1,977
200738%56%4%2%2,206
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
20147%23%1%65%3%1,977
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.