DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who are ages…

Income distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Less than $30,00021%28%28%24%2,346
$30,000-$49,99919%33%28%20%1,597
$50,000-$99,99915%39%32%14%2,184
$100,000 or more13%44%33%10%1,274
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Income distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Less than $30,00012%14%23%32%18%2%2,346
$30,000-$49,99910%16%26%34%13%1%1,597
$50,000-$99,9999%13%32%37%8%< 1%2,184
$100,000 or more9%8%40%37%6%< 1%1,274
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 Evangelical Protestants by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Income distributionMenWomenSample size
Less than $30,00039%61%2,370
$30,000-$49,99947%53%1,606
$50,000-$99,99950%50%2,200
$100,000 or more59%41%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…

Income distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Less than $30,00068%7%1%17%7%2,354
$30,000-$49,99976%6%1%11%6%1,593
$50,000-$99,99983%5%1%7%4%2,183
$100,000 or more82%6%2%6%4%1,277
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Income distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Less than $30,00012%8%80%2,330
$30,000-$49,9999%7%85%1,597
$50,000-$99,9995%6%89%2,189
$100,000 or more6%6%87%1,280
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who have completed…

Income distributionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Less than $30,00059%33%6%2%2,367
$30,000-$49,99944%39%12%4%1,604
$50,000-$99,99931%40%19%9%2,196
$100,000 or more20%31%29%20%1,283
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Income distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Less than $30,00032%8%23%14%23%2,362
$30,000-$49,99956%5%15%6%18%1,604
$50,000-$99,99971%3%9%3%13%2,200
$100,000 or more78%3%6%1%12%1,285
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Income distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Less than $30,00027%73%2,367
$30,000-$49,99932%68%1,604
$50,000-$99,99937%63%2,199
$100,000 or more39%61%1,282
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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%12%2%1%< 1%< 1%2,370
$30,000-$49,99988%11%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99990%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,200
$100,000 or more88%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is…

Income distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00078%18%2%1%1%2,370
$30,000-$49,99978%19%2%1%< 1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99980%17%2%1%< 1%2,200
$100,000 or more77%20%2%1%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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 $30,00053%31%15%1%2,370
$30,000-$49,99957%32%12%< 1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99960%30%10%< 1%2,200
$100,000 or more57%33%9%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who pray…

Income distributionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00078%14%3%4%1%2,370
$30,000-$49,99978%15%3%4%< 1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99979%14%3%4%< 1%2,200
$100,000 or more79%14%4%3%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who attend prayer group…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00042%12%9%36%1%2,370
$30,000-$49,99943%13%11%34%< 1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99944%14%9%32%< 1%2,200
$100,000 or more42%15%10%33%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who meditate…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00053%7%3%35%2%2,370
$30,000-$49,99948%7%3%41%1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99945%7%3%43%2%2,200
$100,000 or more42%7%3%47%1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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 $30,00071%12%7%9%1%2,370
$30,000-$49,99974%13%6%7%1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99976%12%6%5%1%2,200
$100,000 or more75%13%7%5%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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 $30,00051%13%11%23%2%2,370
$30,000-$49,99945%17%11%25%2%1,606
$50,000-$99,99947%18%11%23%1%2,200
$100,000 or more45%19%13%22%1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Income distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00056%6%33%3%2%2,370
$30,000-$49,99958%5%31%3%2%1,606
$50,000-$99,99963%4%28%2%2%2,200
$100,000 or more61%7%28%3%1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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 $30,00040%57%1%2%2,370
$30,000-$49,99948%50%1%1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99958%40%2%1%2,200
$100,000 or more59%39%1%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who read scripture…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00062%12%7%18%1%2,370
$30,000-$49,99961%12%7%19%< 1%1,606
$50,000-$99,99963%12%8%17%< 1%2,200
$100,000 or more60%12%8%20%< 1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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 $30,00057%26%4%8%5%2,370
$30,000-$49,99956%30%3%8%4%1,606
$50,000-$99,99952%33%4%8%3%2,200
$100,000 or more46%37%4%9%4%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who …in heaven

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00090%5%5%2,370
$30,000-$49,99990%5%6%1,606
$50,000-$99,99986%6%7%2,200
$100,000 or more84%7%8%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who …in hell

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00082%11%7%2,370
$30,000-$49,99985%11%4%1,606
$50,000-$99,99981%12%7%2,200
$100,000 or more80%12%8%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…

Income distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Less than $30,00041%21%38%2,370
$30,000-$49,99957%12%31%1,606
$50,000-$99,99967%11%22%2,200
$100,000 or more73%8%19%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who are…

Income distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00044%30%19%8%2,370
$30,000-$49,99955%28%13%4%1,606
$50,000-$99,99962%26%9%3%2,200
$100,000 or more65%25%8%2%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who would rather have…

Income distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00047%46%3%4%2,370
$30,000-$49,99966%29%3%2%1,606
$50,000-$99,99977%19%2%3%2,200
$100,000 or more79%19%2%1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who say government aid to the poor…

Income distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00041%52%5%2%2,370
$30,000-$49,99956%39%4%2%1,606
$50,000-$99,99967%29%3%1%2,200
$100,000 or more70%27%2%1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who say abortion should be…

Income distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00035%61%4%2,370
$30,000-$49,99935%62%3%1,606
$50,000-$99,99931%66%3%2,200
$100,000 or more34%64%3%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who say homosexuality…

Income distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00040%52%5%4%2,370
$30,000-$49,99937%55%5%3%1,606
$50,000-$99,99934%59%4%3%2,200
$100,000 or more39%53%5%3%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants who …same-sex marriage

Income distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00030%61%9%2,370
$30,000-$49,99930%63%7%1,606
$50,000-$99,99927%68%5%2,200
$100,000 or more30%64%6%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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%48%3%5%2,370
$30,000-$49,99947%48%2%3%1,606
$50,000-$99,99951%45%2%2%2,200
$100,000 or more56%40%2%1%1,286
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 by household income

% of Evangelical Protestants 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 $30,00014%27%3%51%6%2,370
$30,000-$49,99910%26%2%59%3%1,606
$50,000-$99,99910%24%2%61%3%2,200
$100,000 or more10%27%3%57%3%1,286
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.