DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201416%37%33%14%187
200719%51%21%10%210
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20147%17%30%36%9%1%187
2007< 1%13%33%41%10%2%210
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201448%52%191
200745%55%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201466%6%3%19%6%188
200775%6%2%9%8%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201412%10%78%191
200711%6%82%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201449%37%11%3%189
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 Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201452%9%19%6%14%191
200757%7%14%4%17%210
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%190
200746%54%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201491%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%191
200787%9%1%< 1%< 1%2%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201480%16%3%1%< 1%191
200776%18%4%2%< 1%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%32%16%< 1%191
200757%26%16%1%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201477%15%3%5%< 1%191
200775%13%7%4%< 1%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%7%12%36%< 1%191
200739%10%8%43%1%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%5%4%37%2%191
200743%8%3%44%3%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201475%13%6%5%1%191
200768%12%7%11%2%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201446%11%9%32%2%191
200736%12%12%35%6%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201456%2%36%2%4%191
200744%5%42%3%5%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201442%56%1%1%191
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%9%6%23%1%191
200757%7%8%27%1%212
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 Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201458%24%3%10%5%191
200754%24%7%5%10%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%4%5%191
200784%7%9%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201484%12%4%191
200777%12%11%212
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

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201438%35%13%14%191
200734%33%18%15%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201462%32%1%5%191
200733%51%5%11%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201448%41%9%2%191
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201436%61%3%191
200733%57%9%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201443%47%4%7%191
200729%59%6%6%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201429%56%15%191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201438%54%4%4%191
200727%59%5%9%212
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of Evangelical Protestants independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 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
201410%25%4%54%7%191
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.