Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201460%25%10%5%3,142
200753%30%10%7%4,008
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…

Political ideology18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Conservative10%30%32%27%1,943
Moderate22%29%30%19%740
Liberal20%28%35%17%273
Don't know24%30%26%20%127
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Political ideologyYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Conservative7%7%27%39%18%1%1,943
Moderate15%12%24%35%13%1%740
Liberal8%16%24%41%11%< 1%273
Don't know11%23%20%29%15%2%127
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Political ideologyMenWomenSample size
Conservative50%50%1,978
Moderate48%52%748
Liberal39%61%277
Don't know43%57%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Political ideologyWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Conservative89%2%1%4%4%1,957
Moderate79%6%1%7%7%743
Liberal76%9%3%5%8%271
Don't know82%5%< 1%5%8%136
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Political ideologyImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Conservative3%3%94%1,966
Moderate5%3%92%740
Liberal5%5%90%271
Don't know< 1%4%95%130
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who have a household income of…

Political ideologyLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Conservative28%23%32%17%1,708
Moderate39%20%30%11%680
Liberal50%25%17%8%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.

Educational distribution among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…

Political ideologyHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Conservative45%34%15%6%1,968
Moderate49%34%11%6%746
Liberal55%32%8%5%277
Don't know63%34%3%1%134
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Political ideologyMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Conservative65%3%12%9%10%1,974
Moderate48%6%16%10%20%745
Liberal45%7%22%10%16%276
Don't know42%7%11%16%24%138
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…

Political ideologyParentsNon-parentsSample size
Conservative26%74%1,974
Moderate29%71%745
Liberal29%71%277
Don't know31%69%136
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say they…

Political ideologyBelieve 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
Conservative94%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,978
Moderate83%14%2%1%< 1%1%748
Liberal71%22%5%2%< 1%1%277
Don't know90%7%1%< 1%1%1%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is…

Political ideologyVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Conservative85%13%1%< 1%1%1,978
Moderate71%25%3%1%< 1%748
Liberal61%34%4%1%< 1%277
Don't know83%14%< 1%2%< 1%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative63%27%9%1%1,978
Moderate43%39%17%< 1%748
Liberal30%41%28%< 1%277
Don't know38%35%21%6%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…

Political ideologyAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative83%12%2%2%1%1,978
Moderate74%15%3%8%1%748
Liberal66%19%4%11%< 1%277
Don't know75%12%6%6%1%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend prayer group…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative50%12%10%27%1%1,978
Moderate33%15%9%43%< 1%748
Liberal29%7%8%56%1%277
Don't know31%11%12%43%3%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who meditate…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative48%6%2%41%2%1,978
Moderate42%7%3%47%1%748
Liberal38%5%2%56%< 1%277
Don't know39%5%5%44%6%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative80%10%5%5%1%1,978
Moderate70%13%9%7%< 1%748
Liberal60%18%8%14%< 1%277
Don't know59%11%7%18%5%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative45%14%11%27%2%1,978
Moderate40%21%13%24%1%748
Liberal43%16%13%27%1%277
Don't know33%13%13%38%4%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Political ideologyReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Conservative68%3%25%2%2%1,978
Moderate45%6%44%3%2%748
Liberal32%9%51%6%2%277
Don't know46%5%45%2%3%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say…

Political ideologyThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative61%37%1%1%1,978
Moderate35%63%1%1%748
Liberal24%74%1%1%277
Don't know31%61%5%3%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative69%11%6%13%1%1,978
Moderate51%13%10%26%1%748
Liberal48%12%6%34%< 1%277
Don't know48%11%11%27%4%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say the holy scripture is…

Political ideologyWord 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
Conservative67%22%4%4%2%1,978
Moderate44%34%3%13%6%748
Liberal37%32%3%19%9%277
Don't know58%14%8%7%12%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative87%5%8%1,978
Moderate91%5%4%748
Liberal89%7%4%277
Don't know95%2%3%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative87%6%7%1,978
Moderate86%10%4%748
Liberal76%19%5%277
Don't know90%4%6%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…

Political ideologyRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Conservative76%9%15%1,978
Moderate44%14%41%748
Liberal29%19%52%277
Don't know27%44%29%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…

Political ideologySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Conservative79%17%2%2%1,978
Moderate55%38%3%4%748
Liberal32%60%3%5%277
Don't know45%39%7%9%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Political ideologyDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative70%25%3%2%1,978
Moderate44%50%4%2%748
Liberal37%59%3%1%277
Don't know46%42%5%8%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say abortion should be…

Political ideologyLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Conservative20%76%4%1,978
Moderate45%51%3%748
Liberal62%35%3%277
Don't know37%54%10%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…

Political ideologyShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative22%70%4%3%1,978
Moderate49%42%5%4%748
Liberal62%33%4%2%277
Don't know33%51%7%8%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage

Political ideologyStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Conservative14%80%6%1,978
Moderate42%50%8%748
Liberal54%40%6%277
Don't know32%54%14%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say…

Political ideologyStricter 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
Conservative60%35%3%3%1,978
Moderate41%55%2%2%748
Liberal34%62%1%3%277
Don't know46%39%6%10%139
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition by political ideology

% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who say humans…

Political ideologyEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Conservative8%19%2%67%5%1,978
Moderate17%32%1%45%4%748
Liberal23%36%5%34%3%277
Don't know10%27%5%46%12%139
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.