DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201425%23%28%25%556
200715%27%22%36%528
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Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201415%15%18%34%16%3%556
2007< 1%13%17%30%26%14%528
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201439%61%560
200731%69%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201477%6%1%10%5%555
200784%3%1%8%4%536
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%8%81%551
20078%7%85%541
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Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201453%32%10%5%559
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201427%10%19%15%30%560
200730%6%23%24%18%538
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201425%75%559
200725%75%541
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201476%18%3%1%1%1%560
200781%16%2%1%< 1%1%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201465%27%6%2%< 1%560
200765%25%7%1%1%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%40%28%< 1%560
200738%34%27%1%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201465%20%5%9%1%560
200771%15%5%9%< 1%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201426%11%10%52%< 1%560
200724%12%7%56%< 1%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%8%5%36%2%560
200758%6%3%31%2%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201471%13%4%11%1%560
200766%12%8%11%3%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201434%14%45%6%2%560
200732%9%54%2%3%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%68%2%< 1%560
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%16%10%30%1%560
200744%11%8%36%1%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201438%29%2%23%9%560
200733%28%6%21%11%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%8%6%560
200779%12%9%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201468%23%9%560
200760%25%16%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201433%17%50%560
200731%17%52%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201435%36%23%6%560
200734%36%20%9%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201444%48%4%4%560
200740%46%5%9%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%56%5%2%560
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201456%39%5%560
200751%42%7%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201464%31%2%2%560
200748%40%6%6%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201455%37%8%560
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201438%59%1%2%560
200730%60%3%7%541
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201424%35%5%32%5%560
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.