DemographicInformation

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

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

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201416%40%33%11%355
200715%50%26%10%253
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20146%15%34%36%8%< 1%355
2007< 1%10%35%45%10%1%253
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201444%56%359
200745%55%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201472%7%3%14%3%355
200772%12%3%8%5%257
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%12%80%354
20078%4%88%255
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%22%37%17%324
200716%25%37%22%220
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201431%38%23%9%357
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201469%3%11%3%14%359
200768%3%11%3%14%257
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201437%63%357
200745%55%257
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 Nondenominational evangelical

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical 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
201497%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%359
200799%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201495%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%359
200796%3%1%< 1%< 1%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201480%16%4%< 1%359
200783%14%4%< 1%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201493%6%< 1%1%< 1%359
200794%6%< 1%< 1%< 1%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201462%15%8%15%< 1%359
200756%18%12%14%< 1%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%4%4%30%2%359
200755%7%4%33%2%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical 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
201483%10%5%1%< 1%359
200778%10%7%2%2%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical 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
201455%18%11%16%1%359
200749%13%14%23%2%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201487%2%10%< 1%1%359
200778%3%18%< 1%2%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201479%19%1%1%359
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201485%8%2%5%< 1%359
200787%7%4%3%< 1%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201481%7%12%359
200783%8%10%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201487%3%11%359
200785%5%10%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201472%13%15%359
200773%9%18%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201470%22%5%3%359
200774%21%3%3%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201478%18%2%2%359
200762%33%3%3%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201466%28%4%2%359
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201414%84%2%359
200712%85%3%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201421%73%2%5%359
20079%83%4%4%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

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

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201415%80%5%359
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 Nondenominational evangelical

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical 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
201454%38%4%4%359
200746%48%2%4%258
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 Nondenominational evangelical

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are Nondenominational evangelical 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
20141%14%< 1%81%4%359
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.