DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201415%67%16%2%1,063
200714%71%12%2%1,006
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20145%22%55%17%1%< 1%1,063
2007< 1%8%56%34%2%< 1%1,006
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201451%49%1,072
200751%49%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201476%5%1%14%4%1,063
200778%7%1%10%4%1,010
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%7%82%1,060
20078%4%88%1,016
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.

Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201425%21%33%20%998
200726%24%34%16%913
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%38%17%7%1,067
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201475%6%11%2%6%1,072
200775%5%13%2%5%1,018
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents 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
201490%7%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,072
200791%6%1%< 1%1%1%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201484%14%2%1%< 1%1,072
200780%17%2%< 1%1%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201462%29%9%< 1%1,072
200764%27%9%< 1%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201479%14%4%3%< 1%1,072
200781%13%2%3%1%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%14%10%28%< 1%1,072
200747%14%8%31%< 1%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%6%2%50%1%1,072
200739%6%2%50%2%1,024
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents 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
201477%10%6%6%1%1,072
200766%13%9%10%2%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents 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%16%11%27%1%1,072
200738%16%11%32%4%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201464%4%28%2%2%1,072
200756%3%37%2%2%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201458%39%2%1%1,072
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%11%7%16%< 1%1,072
200763%12%6%18%1%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents 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
201459%28%3%6%4%1,072
200764%22%4%4%5%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201487%5%8%1,072
200786%7%7%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%8%7%1,072
200784%9%8%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201468%14%18%1,072
200760%14%26%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201467%19%8%5%1,072
200764%22%9%5%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201474%21%2%3%1,072
200756%40%2%2%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201471%24%4%1%1,072
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201424%74%2%1,072
200727%69%4%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201431%62%4%3%1,072
200723%69%4%3%1,024
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201423%70%7%1,072
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are parents 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%21%2%63%4%1,072
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.