DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201427%32%25%16%259
200723%31%23%23%272
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201414%19%25%29%11%1%259
2007< 1%16%30%26%24%4%272
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201441%59%261
200741%59%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201469%8%1%13%8%257
200779%8%1%6%6%268
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%7%83%254
20076%4%89%272
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201458%35%5%1%261
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201426%9%26%12%28%261
200734%8%22%13%23%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%261
200732%68%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201479%16%3%< 1%< 1%1%261
200788%10%1%< 1%1%< 1%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201461%34%3%1%< 1%261
200770%28%1%1%< 1%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201437%44%18%1%261
200743%41%15%1%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%26%7%5%1%261
200773%17%5%4%< 1%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201423%18%8%51%< 1%261
200729%16%12%43%< 1%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201436%12%4%47%1%261
200742%13%3%41%1%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201440%19%16%24%1%261
200732%20%19%25%4%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201446%7%43%3%1%261
200741%5%48%4%2%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%70%1%1%261
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%17%15%23%< 1%261
200753%15%10%22%< 1%273
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201444%35%4%10%7%261
200753%31%2%8%6%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201492%5%3%261
200793%2%4%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201479%15%6%261
200785%10%6%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201439%24%37%261
200733%15%52%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201437%32%21%9%261
200740%40%15%5%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201444%46%4%6%261
200737%55%3%5%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201443%51%4%1%261
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201441%54%4%261
200744%52%4%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201452%40%4%3%261
200735%57%5%3%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201437%51%12%261
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201442%52%2%4%261
200737%58%1%4%273
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201420%28%4%43%4%261
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.