Generational cohort among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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2014
< 1%
14%
86%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
308
2007
< 1%
< 1%
58%
42%
< 1%
< 1%
422
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Gender composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
40%
60%
308
2007
43%
57%
422
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Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
< 1%
98%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
308
2007
< 1%
96%
< 1%
4%
< 1%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
5%
2%
93%
303
2007
3%
4%
93%
419
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
49%
23%
18%
10%
292
2007
43%
27%
20%
10%
380
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
51%
29%
13%
8%
306
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
31%
10%
16%
2%
40%
308
2007
39%
9%
16%
2%
35%
420
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
51%
49%
305
2007
60%
40%
421
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Belief in God among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
308
2007
91%
7%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
84%
15%
1%
1%
< 1%
308
2007
84%
14%
1%
1%
< 1%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
41%
11%
1%
308
2007
49%
35%
16%
< 1%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
13%
4%
4%
1%
308
2007
83%
10%
2%
5%
< 1%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
17%
9%
35%
1%
308
2007
42%
13%
7%
37%
1%
422
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Frequency of meditation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
10%
5%
35%
2%
308
2007
49%
7%
3%
41%
1%
422
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
73%
10%
7%
9%
1%
308
2007
63%
13%
8%
15%
2%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
37%
17%
12%
34%
< 1%
308
2007
33%
13%
9%
40%
5%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
5%
39%
5%
2%
308
2007
38%
5%
52%
3%
2%
422
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
71%
1%
< 1%
308
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Frequency of reading scripture among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
16%
8%
19%
< 1%
308
2007
59%
15%
6%
20%
1%
422
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Interpreting scripture among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
22%
2%
9%
7%
308
2007
62%
18%
2%
10%
8%
422
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Belief in Heaven among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
92%
4%
3%
308
2007
94%
1%
5%
422
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Belief in Hell among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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2014
81%
13%
6%
308
2007
80%
13%
7%
422
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Party affiliation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
12%
6%
82%
308
2007
8%
10%
82%
422
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Political ideology among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
31%
26%
4%
308
2007
36%
38%
21%
5%
422
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Views about size of government among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
70%
2%
2%
308
2007
19%
74%
4%
3%
422
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
71%
4%
< 1%
308
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Views about abortion among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
59%
35%
5%
308
2007
58%
36%
7%
422
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Views about homosexuality among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
54%
37%
6%
4%
308
2007
43%
42%
6%
9%
422
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Views about same-sex marriage among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
50%
8%
308
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Views about environmental regulation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
62%
2%
2%
308
2007
38%
55%
2%
5%
422
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Views about human evolution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages 30-49 who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
32%
3%
43%
6%
308
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