DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201416%35%33%16%525
200725%31%25%19%504
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%14%28%38%11%1%525
2007< 1%17%26%34%19%4%504
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201438%62%528
200733%67%514
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%95%< 1%2%1%525
20073%92%< 1%5%< 1%513
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%2%93%514
20074%2%93%513
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201470%26%4%< 1%526
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201422%6%23%10%39%527
200720%8%18%14%40%511
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%528
200736%64%514
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201492%6%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%528
200793%5%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%514
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201492%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%528
200791%8%< 1%1%< 1%514
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201458%32%9%< 1%528
200760%29%12%< 1%514
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Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%12%3%4%< 1%528
200783%11%2%3%1%514
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201452%15%7%24%1%528
200749%14%7%28%1%514
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201461%7%4%28%1%528
200757%5%4%33%1%514
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201474%12%7%7%1%528
200766%13%7%13%1%514
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201444%13%10%33%1%528
200739%15%11%32%4%514
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201450%6%39%4%2%528
200745%2%48%3%1%514
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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%528
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201468%11%6%16%1%528
200767%12%5%16%< 1%514
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201497%2%2%528
200796%1%3%514
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Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%7%7%528
200787%6%7%514
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201413%7%80%528
200713%9%78%514
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Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201441%30%24%5%528
200746%29%20%6%514
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Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201417%81%1%1%528
200712%81%3%4%514
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201423%72%2%3%528
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Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201443%51%6%528
200740%54%7%514
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201449%44%5%3%528
200736%51%4%9%514
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201431%62%7%528
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201444%51%2%4%528
200747%44%2%7%514
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Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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
201414%27%3%50%6%528
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