Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are ages…
Survey year | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
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2014 | 25% | 34% | 27% | 14% | 1,130 |
2007 | 23% | 36% | 27% | 14% | 913 |
Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
Survey year | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
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2014 | 18% | 14% | 28% | 31% | 10% | 1% | 1,130 |
2007 | < 1% | 17% | 27% | 39% | 13% | 4% | 913 |
Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
Survey year | Men | Women | Sample size |
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2014 | 48% | 52% | 1,151 |
2007 | 47% | 53% | 928 |
Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…
Survey year | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
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2014 | 77% | 5% | 2% | 10% | 6% | 1,143 |
2007 | 81% | 5% | 1% | 8% | 4% | 918 |
Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
Survey year | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
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2014 | 10% | 7% | 83% | 1,142 |
2007 | 8% | 5% | 87% | 920 |
Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have a household income of…
Survey year | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
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2014 | 32% | 21% | 31% | 17% | 1,039 |
2007 | 33% | 21% | 32% | 15% | 809 |
Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have completed…
Survey year | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
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2014 | 33% | 40% | 18% | 9% | 1,146 |
Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
Survey year | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
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2014 | 49% | 7% | 15% | 5% | 24% | 1,146 |
2007 | 53% | 6% | 12% | 8% | 21% | 921 |
Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
Survey year | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | 31% | 69% | 1,144 |
2007 | 36% | 64% | 927 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say they…
Survey year | 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 |
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2014 | 84% | 15% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,151 |
2007 | 90% | 9% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 928 |
Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say religion is…
Survey year | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 74% | 22% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1,151 |
2007 | 74% | 22% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | 928 |
Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend religious services…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 51% | 34% | 15% | < 1% | 1,151 |
2007 | 54% | 33% | 13% | < 1% | 928 |
Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who pray…
Survey year | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 77% | 17% | 3% | 2% | < 1% | 1,151 |
2007 | 78% | 16% | 3% | 3% | < 1% | 928 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend prayer group…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 36% | 14% | 10% | 39% | < 1% | 1,151 |
2007 | 39% | 13% | 8% | 40% | < 1% | 928 |
Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who meditate…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 54% | 7% | 2% | 36% | 2% | 1,151 |
2007 | 49% | 8% | 3% | 38% | 2% | 928 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 78% | 12% | 5% | 4% | < 1% | 1,151 |
2007 | 76% | 10% | 7% | 6% | 1% | 928 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Survey year | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 55% | 9% | 31% | 3% | 3% | 1,151 |
2007 | 46% | 7% | 41% | 4% | 2% | 928 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say…
Survey year | 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 |
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2014 | 45% | 53% | 2% | < 1% | 1,151 |
Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who read scripture…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 58% | 15% | 8% | 19% | 1% | 1,151 |
2007 | 58% | 14% | 9% | 19% | < 1% | 928 |
Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in heaven
Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 87% | 6% | 7% | 1,151 |
2007 | 85% | 6% | 8% | 928 |
Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in hell
Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 76% | 16% | 7% | 1,151 |
2007 | 77% | 13% | 9% | 928 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…
Survey year | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
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2014 | 55% | 13% | 32% | 1,151 |
2007 | 47% | 17% | 36% | 928 |
Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
Survey year | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 48% | 35% | 14% | 3% | 1,151 |
2007 | 45% | 35% | 15% | 5% | 928 |
Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who would rather have…
Survey year | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 66% | 28% | 3% | 3% | 1,151 |
2007 | 51% | 40% | 4% | 5% | 928 |
Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say government aid to the poor…
Survey year | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 54% | 43% | 2% | 1% | 1,151 |
Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say abortion should be…
Survey year | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 38% | 58% | 4% | 1,151 |
2007 | 45% | 51% | 4% | 928 |
Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say homosexuality…
Survey year | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 48% | 43% | 5% | 4% | 1,151 |
2007 | 37% | 53% | 6% | 4% | 928 |
Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …same-sex marriage
Survey year | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 40% | 53% | 7% | 1,151 |
Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say…
Survey year | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 43% | 53% | 2% | 2% | 1,151 |
2007 | 28% | 63% | 4% | 5% | 928 |
Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say humans…
Survey year | 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 |
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2014 | 12% | 36% | 2% | 47% | 3% | 1,151 |