Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
| Educational distribution | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 28% | 40% | 24% | 8% | 121 |
| College | 31% | 44% | 17% | 7% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Educational distribution | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 17% | 22% | 29% | 27% | 5% | < 1% | 121 |
| College | 15% | 31% | 29% | 20% | 4% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Educational distribution | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 44% | 56% | 123 |
| College | 43% | 57% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
| Educational distribution | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 79% | 4% | < 1% | 12% | 5% | 121 |
| College | 76% | 7% | 3% | 7% | 7% | 109 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Educational distribution | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 5% | 11% | 83% | 121 |
| College | 7% | 14% | 79% | 111 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
| Educational distribution | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 22% | 28% | 34% | 16% | 101 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Educational distribution | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 46% | 7% | 15% | 4% | 28% | 123 |
| College | 55% | 12% | 8% | 1% | 24% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Educational distribution | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 32% | 68% | 122 |
| College | 36% | 64% | 112 |
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
| Educational distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 68% | 25% | 4% | < 1% | 2% | 2% | 123 |
| College | 62% | 32% | 4% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
| Educational distribution | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 46% | 39% | 10% | 5% | < 1% | 123 |
| College | 41% | 43% | 14% | 2% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
| Educational distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 23% | 44% | 33% | < 1% | 123 |
| College | 25% | 55% | 20% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
| Educational distribution | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 56% | 20% | 10% | 14% | 1% | 123 |
| College | 45% | 22% | 7% | 26% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
| Educational distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 14% | 10% | 8% | 69% | < 1% | 123 |
| College | 15% | 8% | 11% | 65% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
| Educational distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 40% | 9% | 8% | 42% | < 1% | 123 |
| College | 34% | 10% | 10% | 46% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Educational distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 59% | 20% | 9% | 12% | 1% | 123 |
| College | 52% | 20% | 19% | 7% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Educational distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 49% | 23% | 10% | 19% | < 1% | 123 |
| College | 45% | 25% | 12% | 17% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Educational distribution | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 26% | 21% | 48% | 4% | < 1% | 123 |
| College | 22% | 13% | 53% | 10% | 2% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say…
| Educational distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 29% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 123 |
| College | 31% | 66% | 3% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
| Educational distribution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 24% | 17% | 17% | 42% | < 1% | 123 |
| College | 23% | 12% | 17% | 48% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
| Educational distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 11% | 37% | 3% | 32% | 17% | 123 |
| College | 6% | 35% | 1% | 47% | 10% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
| Educational distribution | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 80% | 12% | 8% | 123 |
| College | 72% | 19% | 10% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
| Educational distribution | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 62% | 30% | 8% | 123 |
| College | 55% | 36% | 10% | 112 |
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
| Educational distribution | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 42% | 18% | 40% | 123 |
| College | 36% | 15% | 48% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are…
| Educational distribution | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 32% | 39% | 21% | 8% | 123 |
| College | 24% | 49% | 27% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
| Educational distribution | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 59% | 31% | 6% | 4% | 123 |
| College | 59% | 32% | 4% | 4% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
| Educational distribution | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 62% | 33% | 2% | 3% | 123 |
| College | 42% | 48% | 9% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
| Educational distribution | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 53% | 41% | 5% | 123 |
| College | 69% | 30% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
| Educational distribution | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 75% | 18% | 4% | 4% | 123 |
| College | 88% | 10% | 2% | < 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
| Educational distribution | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 66% | 25% | 9% | 123 |
| College | 81% | 15% | 4% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say…
| Educational distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 33% | 63% | 2% | 2% | 123 |
| College | 31% | 64% | 4% | 1% | 112 |
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by educational group
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
| Educational distribution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some college | 21% | 37% | 9% | 30% | 3% | 123 |
| College | 40% | 33% | 7% | 20% | 1% | 112 |
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.
