DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201424%31%32%13%192
200717%41%26%16%248
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201414%16%24%36%8%< 1%192
2007< 1%11%30%40%16%3%248
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201446%54%193
200747%53%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201465%13%< 1%13%8%193
200774%7%3%8%8%247
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%12%82%189
20078%4%89%247
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201443%22%24%11%182
200742%17%31%9%221
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201446%37%11%5%192
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201439%7%18%7%29%193
200754%8%16%6%16%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201425%75%193
200735%65%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201470%24%2%1%< 1%2%193
200781%15%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201460%34%4%< 1%1%193
200762%33%4%1%1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201426%63%11%< 1%193
200726%56%18%< 1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%27%7%5%1%193
200761%25%7%7%1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20147%13%26%53%1%193
200712%9%17%63%< 1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201421%14%10%54%1%193
200731%6%10%51%1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201450%20%17%13%1%193
200745%16%25%12%1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201435%23%17%24%1%193
200735%11%25%25%5%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201432%8%50%7%3%193
200734%8%52%6%< 1%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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%69%< 1%1%193
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201430%47%2%16%5%193
200744%29%3%17%7%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%6%4%193
200791%6%3%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%14%6%193
200776%18%6%249
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

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201424%42%30%4%193
200726%44%25%5%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201443%52%1%3%193
200740%52%3%6%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%69%2%1%193
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201461%35%4%193
200759%35%6%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201457%37%4%2%193
200748%45%3%4%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201454%41%5%193
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201433%63%3%< 1%193
200727%67%1%5%249
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 read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201421%39%1%38%1%193
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.