Age distribution among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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2014
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
137
2007
15%
85%
< 1%
< 1%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
39%
61%
137
2007
47%
53%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
86%
< 1%
< 1%
9%
5%
133
2007
82%
2%
2%
11%
4%
182
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
11%
6%
84%
135
2007
13%
2%
85%
185
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
32%
23%
26%
19%
116
2007
25%
30%
29%
16%
148
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
45%
34%
12%
9%
136
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
65%
8%
11%
3%
14%
135
2007
60%
10%
14%
< 1%
17%
187
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
57%
43%
136
2007
70%
30%
187
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
65%
31%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
137
2007
69%
19%
5%
1%
3%
3%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
46%
42%
9%
1%
3%
137
2007
43%
40%
10%
6%
< 1%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
24%
46%
29%
< 1%
137
2007
28%
38%
31%
3%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
21%
9%
10%
< 1%
137
2007
48%
25%
6%
19%
3%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
20%
8%
7%
66%
< 1%
137
2007
16%
7%
6%
68%
2%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
26%
5%
6%
61%
2%
137
2007
24%
6%
2%
65%
3%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
54%
20%
8%
16%
2%
137
2007
44%
11%
16%
24%
5%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
36%
15%
12%
34%
2%
137
2007
33%
13%
15%
34%
5%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
26%
6%
62%
3%
3%
137
2007
20%
9%
60%
5%
6%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
34%
62%
3%
1%
137
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Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
29%
19%
11%
41%
< 1%
137
2007
23%
8%
9%
57%
2%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
29%
31%
5%
28%
8%
137
2007
24%
30%
5%
31%
10%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
5%
8%
137
2007
77%
12%
12%
188
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Belief in Hell among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
68%
20%
12%
137
2007
60%
27%
13%
188
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Political ideology among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
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2014
30%
38%
15%
17%
137
2007
24%
40%
22%
14%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
56%
29%
11%
4%
137
2007
41%
45%
5%
9%
188
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 Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
52%
38%
6%
4%
137
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
53%
38%
9%
137
2007
58%
36%
7%
188
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Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
22%
7%
5%
137
2007
55%
30%
8%
7%
188
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
30%
18%
137
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Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
36%
57%
5%
2%
137
2007
24%
64%
5%
7%
188
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Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X
% of Mainline Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who are generation X 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
24%
30%
8%
34%
4%
137
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