DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…

Income distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Less than $30,00014%19%33%34%472
$30,000-$49,99916%27%31%27%340
$50,000-$99,99912%34%33%20%492
$100,000 or more9%40%36%15%298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Income distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Less than $30,0006%11%16%39%25%3%472
$30,000-$49,9997%12%23%38%19%1%340
$50,000-$99,9998%8%30%41%12%1%492
$100,000 or more5%8%36%40%11%< 1%298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Income distributionMenWomenSample size
Less than $30,00041%59%474
$30,000-$49,99952%48%343
$50,000-$99,99955%45%497
$100,000 or more60%40%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…

Income distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Less than $30,00078%11%1%5%7%473
$30,000-$49,99986%5%< 1%2%7%343
$50,000-$99,99990%3%< 1%3%3%494
$100,000 or more87%6%1%4%3%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Income distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Less than $30,0001%3%95%468
$30,000-$49,9992%2%96%341
$50,000-$99,9993%1%95%497
$100,000 or more2%2%96%298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have completed…

Income distributionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Less than $30,00065%29%5%2%473
$30,000-$49,99947%40%10%3%342
$50,000-$99,99934%42%17%7%496
$100,000 or more22%32%30%16%298
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Income distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Less than $30,00034%4%23%20%19%474
$30,000-$49,99959%4%15%8%14%343
$50,000-$99,99975%2%9%4%11%497
$100,000 or more88%3%4%1%5%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Income distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Less than $30,00020%80%473
$30,000-$49,99926%74%342
$50,000-$99,99931%69%497
$100,000 or more38%62%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they…

Income distributionBelieve 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
Less than $30,00085%11%2%2%< 1%1%474
$30,000-$49,99989%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%343
$50,000-$99,99990%8%< 1%< 1%1%1%497
$100,000 or more95%4%1%< 1%1%< 1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say religion is…

Income distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00076%21%2%< 1%1%474
$30,000-$49,99979%19%2%< 1%< 1%343
$50,000-$99,99983%15%1%1%< 1%497
$100,000 or more82%17%1%1%< 1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend religious services…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00047%34%18%1%474
$30,000-$49,99954%35%11%< 1%343
$50,000-$99,99961%28%11%< 1%497
$100,000 or more62%29%9%< 1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who pray…

Income distributionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00079%13%3%3%1%474
$30,000-$49,99977%14%3%5%< 1%343
$50,000-$99,99980%12%3%5%< 1%497
$100,000 or more86%9%1%4%< 1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend prayer group…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00037%14%9%40%1%474
$30,000-$49,99941%12%12%35%< 1%343
$50,000-$99,99950%11%11%28%< 1%497
$100,000 or more47%14%12%27%< 1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who meditate…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00052%6%2%37%3%474
$30,000-$49,99946%6%2%46%1%343
$50,000-$99,99946%6%2%43%2%497
$100,000 or more39%5%3%52%< 1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00075%11%6%8%< 1%474
$30,000-$49,99974%12%4%8%2%343
$50,000-$99,99979%9%5%7%1%497
$100,000 or more75%14%5%5%1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00044%15%11%27%2%474
$30,000-$49,99943%14%11%31%1%343
$50,000-$99,99943%16%14%26%< 1%497
$100,000 or more39%17%15%28%2%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Income distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00050%5%41%1%2%474
$30,000-$49,99959%6%30%3%2%343
$50,000-$99,99966%3%27%3%1%497
$100,000 or more63%3%30%3%1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…

Income distributionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00041%56%2%2%474
$30,000-$49,99948%51%1%< 1%343
$50,000-$99,99957%39%3%1%497
$100,000 or more58%39%2%1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who read scripture…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00061%12%7%19%1%474
$30,000-$49,99962%12%7%19%< 1%343
$50,000-$99,99963%12%9%17%< 1%497
$100,000 or more63%12%5%20%< 1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say the holy scripture is…

Income distributionWord 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
Less than $30,00059%24%5%8%4%474
$30,000-$49,99959%28%3%8%3%343
$50,000-$99,99960%25%3%9%4%497
$100,000 or more56%29%3%9%2%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00089%4%7%474
$30,000-$49,99991%4%5%343
$50,000-$99,99988%6%6%497
$100,000 or more84%5%11%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00084%8%8%474
$30,000-$49,99991%6%3%343
$50,000-$99,99985%9%5%497
$100,000 or more85%8%7%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…

Income distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Less than $30,00045%15%41%474
$30,000-$49,99967%8%25%343
$50,000-$99,99977%6%17%497
$100,000 or more76%6%18%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Income distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00051%26%17%7%474
$30,000-$49,99964%21%12%3%343
$50,000-$99,99971%22%4%3%497
$100,000 or more73%20%6%2%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who would rather have…

Income distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00052%41%3%4%474
$30,000-$49,99971%24%2%2%343
$50,000-$99,99982%16%1%2%497
$100,000 or more80%18%1%1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say government aid to the poor…

Income distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00043%52%3%2%474
$30,000-$49,99961%34%3%2%343
$50,000-$99,99974%23%2%1%497
$100,000 or more77%21%1%1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say abortion should be…

Income distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00035%61%5%474
$30,000-$49,99935%62%3%343
$50,000-$99,99928%68%4%497
$100,000 or more26%71%2%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say homosexuality…

Income distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00039%53%4%3%474
$30,000-$49,99931%63%5%1%343
$50,000-$99,99924%70%4%2%497
$100,000 or more31%64%3%2%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage

Income distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00026%63%10%474
$30,000-$49,99923%71%6%343
$50,000-$99,99919%78%3%497
$100,000 or more22%74%4%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…

Income distributionStricter 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
Less than $30,00045%46%5%5%474
$30,000-$49,99944%51%2%3%343
$50,000-$99,99957%41%2%< 1%497
$100,000 or more59%38%1%1%299
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by household income

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say humans…

Income distributionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00017%24%4%49%6%474
$30,000-$49,99912%24%2%58%4%343
$50,000-$99,99910%21%1%64%3%497
$100,000 or more9%28%1%59%3%299
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.