DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201433%34%21%11%425
200727%39%22%13%334
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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 but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201420%19%28%26%6%1%425
2007< 1%18%29%37%13%3%334
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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 but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201435%65%438
200741%59%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%5%89%428
20073%2%95%340
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201442%20%27%11%400
200734%28%27%11%296
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%39%12%11%436
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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 but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201428%7%17%4%45%436
200735%6%17%9%34%341
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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 but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201433%67%436
200737%63%344
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black 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
201487%12%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%438
200790%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201479%18%2%1%< 1%438
200781%18%1%1%< 1%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%47%9%< 1%438
200749%42%9%< 1%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201478%14%5%2%1%438
200776%18%3%3%< 1%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%16%11%38%< 1%438
200735%14%12%38%1%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%13%5%34%< 1%438
200751%8%2%37%2%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black 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
201469%15%8%7%< 1%438
200761%15%10%12%2%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black 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
201434%20%13%32%1%438
200736%16%14%29%5%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201439%8%46%6%1%438
200741%6%49%3%1%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%73%< 1%< 1%438
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%17%10%19%< 1%438
200754%17%8%20%1%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201495%3%2%438
200789%4%7%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%16%4%438
200779%14%7%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20149%10%81%438
20077%13%80%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201427%42%27%4%438
200724%49%20%8%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201427%68%3%3%438
200724%69%5%2%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%67%4%1%438
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201467%31%2%438
200758%35%6%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201460%33%5%3%438
200750%39%5%6%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201450%43%6%438
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black 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
201434%64%< 1%2%438
200730%63%2%4%345
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as black 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
201419%38%2%39%2%438
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.