Age distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
22%
43%
27%
8%
211
2007
26%
51%
18%
4%
138
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Generational cohort among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
14%
19%
32%
31%
4%
< 1%
211
2007
< 1%
19%
42%
32%
8%
< 1%
138
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Gender composition among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
48%
52%
212
2007
63%
37%
139
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Racial and ethnic composition among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
76%
9%
2%
7%
6%
210
2007
79%
6%
2%
9%
5%
139
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
8%
5%
87%
210
2007
3%
10%
87%
138
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Income distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important 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
24%
25%
32%
19%
196
2007
20%
19%
46%
15%
128
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Educational distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
32%
38%
23%
7%
212
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Marital status among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
51%
6%
15%
1%
26%
212
2007
56%
2%
13%
2%
28%
139
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
37%
63%
212
2007
47%
53%
139
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Belief in God among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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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
70%
29%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
212
2007
75%
22%
1%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
139
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Attendance at religious services among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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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
22%
60%
17%
< 1%
212
2007
23%
55%
21%
< 1%
139
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Frequency of prayer among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
32%
8%
8%
1%
212
2007
48%
32%
10%
10%
< 1%
139
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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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
10%
15%
10%
64%
< 1%
212
2007
13%
11%
9%
67%
< 1%
139
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Frequency of meditation among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important 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
33%
10%
10%
47%
< 1%
212
2007
34%
5%
5%
56%
< 1%
139
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important 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
50%
23%
13%
14%
< 1%
212
2007
42%
21%
19%
17%
1%
139
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important 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
44%
21%
12%
23%
< 1%
212
2007
35%
18%
14%
33%
1%
139
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important 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
35%
12%
46%
5%
2%
212
2007
14%
10%
69%
4%
3%
139
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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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
43%
57%
< 1%
< 1%
212
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Frequency of reading scripture among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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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
27%
20%
18%
35%
< 1%
212
2007
21%
19%
8%
51%
< 1%
139
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Interpreting scripture among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important 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
19%
53%
4%
16%
8%
212
2007
27%
45%
2%
19%
8%
139
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Belief in Heaven among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
8%
5%
212
2007
82%
11%
6%
139
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Belief in Hell among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
71%
21%
9%
212
2007
67%
21%
12%
139
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Party affiliation among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
58%
14%
28%
212
2007
48%
13%
39%
139
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Political ideology among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
38%
16%
4%
212
2007
30%
51%
16%
3%
139
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Views about size of government among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
26%
1%
5%
212
2007
57%
36%
4%
3%
139
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Views about government aid to the poor among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
35%
3%
2%
212
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Views about abortion among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
47%
50%
2%
212
2007
59%
38%
3%
139
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Views about homosexuality among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
67%
28%
3%
2%
212
2007
51%
39%
8%
2%
139
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Views about same-sex marriage among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
56%
37%
7%
212
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Views about environmental regulation among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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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
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2014
38%
56%
< 1%
6%
212
2007
30%
64%
5%
1%
139
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Views about human evolution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is somewhat important
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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
19%
33%
4%
44%
1%
212
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