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Age distribution among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
9%
23%
28%
40%
149
Moderate
7%
23%
28%
42%
155
Liberal
9%
27%
34%
30%
102
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
9%
3%
20%
36%
26%
6%
149
Moderate
3%
8%
20%
37%
27%
5%
155
Liberal
9%
4%
23%
42%
21%
< 1%
102
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
50%
50%
153
Moderate
42%
58%
163
Liberal
41%
59%
103
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
88%
4%
5%
2%
1%
153
Moderate
91%
3%
3%
3%
1%
162
Liberal
82%
11%
1%
6%
< 1%
102
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
10%
2%
87%
153
Moderate
8%
6%
87%
163
Liberal
8%
7%
85%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Conservative
25%
18%
32%
24%
131
Moderate
24%
16%
22%
37%
140
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
36%
29%
26%
9%
153
Moderate
21%
24%
27%
28%
162
Liberal
21%
22%
17%
40%
102
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
62%
1%
14%
11%
11%
153
Moderate
68%
1%
8%
14%
9%
163
Liberal
64%
2%
10%
8%
17%
103
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
17%
83%
152
Moderate
22%
78%
163
Liberal
27%
73%
103
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 God among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say they…
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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
Conservative
73%
20%
2%
3%
< 1%
1%
153
Moderate
65%
31%
2%
1%
1%
1%
163
Liberal
58%
33%
5%
< 1%
2%
1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
67%
25%
5%
< 1%
2%
153
Moderate
59%
35%
5%
1%
< 1%
163
Liberal
61%
27%
12%
< 1%
< 1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
51%
36%
13%
< 1%
153
Moderate
42%
45%
13%
1%
163
Liberal
50%
36%
14%
< 1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
74%
14%
5%
6%
1%
153
Moderate
58%
25%
6%
11%
< 1%
163
Liberal
54%
31%
4%
11%
< 1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
28%
16%
11%
45%
< 1%
153
Moderate
20%
11%
12%
57%
< 1%
163
Liberal
31%
16%
11%
43%
< 1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
42%
6%
1%
50%
2%
153
Moderate
40%
10%
6%
44%
1%
163
Liberal
40%
15%
5%
41%
< 1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
65%
16%
10%
7%
1%
153
Moderate
65%
12%
12%
10%
1%
163
Liberal
61%
14%
14%
10%
< 1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
48%
17%
11%
22%
1%
153
Moderate
49%
13%
16%
22%
< 1%
163
Liberal
49%
17%
18%
15%
1%
103
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
46%
8%
40%
2%
4%
153
Moderate
31%
14%
43%
7%
4%
163
Liberal
30%
15%
40%
12%
3%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say…
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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
Conservative
48%
46%
4%
2%
153
Moderate
25%
72%
2%
1%
163
Liberal
21%
76%
1%
2%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
43%
20%
6%
31%
1%
153
Moderate
35%
15%
9%
40%
< 1%
163
Liberal
34%
13%
18%
35%
< 1%
103
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
36%
36%
5%
18%
6%
153
Moderate
18%
43%
1%
27%
11%
163
Liberal
11%
42%
< 1%
32%
15%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
84%
8%
9%
153
Moderate
83%
8%
9%
163
Liberal
79%
16%
5%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
22%
7%
153
Moderate
43%
41%
16%
163
Liberal
44%
46%
10%
103
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.
Party affiliation among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Conservative
73%
8%
19%
153
Moderate
35%
13%
52%
163
Liberal
7%
3%
90%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
80%
16%
2%
3%
153
Moderate
56%
35%
3%
5%
163
Liberal
17%
76%
2%
5%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
59%
34%
1%
6%
153
Moderate
29%
63%
6%
1%
163
Liberal
12%
86%
< 1%
2%
103
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Views about abortion among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
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Political ideology
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
46%
46%
8%
153
Moderate
76%
22%
2%
163
Liberal
85%
14%
1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
46%
43%
5%
5%
153
Moderate
73%
18%
4%
5%
163
Liberal
88%
9%
< 1%
3%
103
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
35%
58%
7%
153
Moderate
66%
26%
8%
163
Liberal
85%
10%
6%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say…
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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
Conservative
67%
29%
< 1%
4%
153
Moderate
26%
68%
5%
2%
163
Liberal
10%
88%
1%
1%
103
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 Presbyterian Church USA by political ideology
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say humans…
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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
Conservative
20%
31%
1%
45%
4%
153
Moderate
32%
34%
6%
23%
5%
163
Liberal
52%
34%
1%
10%
3%
103
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.