DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201424%37%25%13%1,233
200728%39%23%10%919
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201417%16%29%29%9%< 1%1,233
2007< 1%20%33%33%10%3%919
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201444%56%1,252
200746%54%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201477%7%1%10%5%1,242
200778%8%1%10%3%926
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Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20149%6%85%1,244
20079%6%85%929
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201427%21%33%19%1,135
200727%20%35%18%820
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201432%37%19%12%1,250
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201456%4%11%4%24%1,250
200760%3%10%6%21%929
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201437%63%1,245
200740%60%932
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
201492%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,252
200795%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201486%13%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,252
200790%9%1%< 1%< 1%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%28%10%< 1%1,252
200769%25%5%< 1%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201483%13%2%1%< 1%1,252
200783%13%2%2%< 1%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%16%10%30%1%1,252
200747%16%8%28%< 1%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%8%3%41%1%1,252
200745%6%3%43%2%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
201477%14%5%5%< 1%1,252
200772%13%9%4%1%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
201450%17%12%20%1%1,252
200745%16%10%25%4%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201451%47%2%< 1%1,252
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%14%7%12%< 1%1,252
200769%13%7%11%1%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%6%6%1,252
200784%8%8%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201483%10%7%1,252
200782%10%8%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201459%12%29%1,252
200755%16%29%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201455%30%11%4%1,252
200754%31%9%5%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201467%29%2%2%1,252
200751%40%3%6%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201456%40%3%1%1,252
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201430%67%3%1,252
200727%69%3%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201440%51%5%4%1,252
200727%66%5%2%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201430%64%7%1,252
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
201444%52%2%2%1,252
200729%63%3%5%934
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 but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
20148%32%1%57%2%1,252
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.