DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201417%30%32%20%1,888
200715%36%27%22%2,697
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201410%12%25%37%14%2%1,888
2007< 1%11%27%36%21%5%2,697
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201435%65%1,922
200743%57%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201458%17%2%16%7%1,900
200771%14%2%8%6%2,715
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%8%80%1,903
20077%5%88%2,726
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201446%23%22%9%1,728
200742%24%25%9%2,362
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201447%34%11%8%1,914
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201443%6%20%11%20%1,918
200751%6%15%12%16%2,726
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%1,918
200732%68%2,737
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

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201481%16%1%1%< 1%1,922
200780%17%2%1%1%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%34%13%1%1,922
200752%32%15%1%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%14%2%2%1%1,922
200778%15%3%4%1%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%14%9%37%1%1,922
200737%12%8%43%< 1%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%7%3%37%2%1,922
200748%8%4%39%2%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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%11%7%7%1%1,922
200767%13%9%9%2%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201445%16%11%26%2%1,922
200741%14%12%28%5%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201454%6%35%4%2%1,922
200746%5%44%3%2%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%62%1%1%1,922
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%14%8%18%1%1,922
200757%11%8%22%1%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201452%32%4%7%5%1,922
200758%26%4%7%6%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201492%4%4%1,922
200792%4%5%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201483%12%5%1,922
200784%9%7%2,741
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201431%40%25%5%1,922
200735%41%18%6%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201438%53%4%5%1,922
200733%55%5%7%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201431%64%4%2%1,922
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201448%48%4%1,922
200744%49%7%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201448%44%4%4%1,922
200735%56%5%4%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201440%52%8%1,922
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201431%63%3%4%1,922
200729%62%3%6%2,741
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 believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as democrat/lean Dem. 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
201413%31%2%49%5%1,922
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.