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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201429%38%22%11%1,239
200727%41%21%11%1,382
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201421%18%29%25%8%< 1%1,239
2007< 1%20%34%32%11%3%1,382
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201441%59%1,251
200745%55%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201472%8%2%12%6%1,245
200780%7%3%7%4%1,397
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20149%9%82%1,246
20078%5%87%1,396
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201431%23%30%15%1,140
200727%23%35%16%1,230
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201434%38%17%10%1,251
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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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201445%6%14%5%29%1,249
200755%7%10%6%22%1,402
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201434%66%1,248
200738%62%1,404
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201483%16%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,251
200787%12%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201468%29%2%1%< 1%1,251
200768%27%3%1%< 1%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%38%15%< 1%1,251
200746%40%14%< 1%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201470%21%4%4%< 1%1,251
200769%22%5%4%< 1%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%16%11%42%< 1%1,251
200729%13%10%48%< 1%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201442%9%3%45%1%1,251
200735%10%3%51%2%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201466%18%8%8%< 1%1,251
200758%17%13%11%1%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201445%21%13%22%< 1%1,251
200739%17%14%27%2%1,407
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201448%10%37%4%1%1,251
200740%6%50%3%2%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%63%1%< 1%1,251
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%17%10%24%< 1%1,251
200747%14%11%28%< 1%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%5%4%1,251
200788%6%6%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201478%16%6%1,251
200779%12%9%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201442%15%43%1,251
200743%15%42%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201435%40%20%5%1,251
200737%44%15%4%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201452%42%3%3%1,251
200743%48%4%4%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201442%55%3%1%1,251
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201449%48%2%1,251
200748%48%4%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201459%34%4%2%1,251
200746%46%5%3%1,407
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201449%44%7%1,251
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 stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201416%40%2%40%2%1,251
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.