Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
16%
28%
30%
26%
2,942
Some college
21%
36%
28%
15%
2,701
College
17%
40%
30%
14%
1,826
Post-graduate degree
9%
45%
29%
18%
927
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants by educational group
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
11%
8%
24%
36%
19%
2%
2,942
Some college
13%
15%
29%
33%
10%
1%
2,701
College
7%
17%
33%
35%
8%
< 1%
1,826
Post-graduate degree
1%
17%
35%
34%
12%
1%
927
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
47%
53%
2,977
Some college
43%
57%
2,739
College
46%
54%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
50%
50%
959
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 by educational group
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
75%
5%
1%
15%
4%
2,946
Some college
76%
7%
1%
11%
6%
2,697
College
78%
6%
5%
6%
4%
1,851
Post-graduate degree
75%
10%
5%
5%
5%
946
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
11%
6%
84%
2,929
Some college
7%
8%
86%
2,713
College
9%
7%
84%
1,857
Post-graduate degree
10%
7%
83%
951
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
49%
23%
21%
7%
2,521
Some college
32%
24%
31%
12%
2,410
College
15%
19%
37%
29%
1,679
Post-graduate degree
8%
14%
38%
40%
840
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 by educational group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
51%
5%
15%
12%
17%
2,965
Some college
53%
6%
16%
6%
20%
2,733
College
66%
4%
11%
4%
16%
1,865
Post-graduate degree
73%
2%
9%
5%
12%
956
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 by educational group
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
25%
75%
2,973
Some college
35%
65%
2,735
College
37%
63%
1,861
Post-graduate degree
36%
64%
948
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 Evangelical Protestants by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
87%
11%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,977
Some college
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,739
College
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
959
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
79%
17%
2%
1%
1%
2,977
Some college
78%
19%
2%
1%
1%
2,739
College
80%
17%
2%
< 1%
1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
84%
13%
2%
1%
< 1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
55%
29%
15%
1%
2,977
Some college
55%
34%
11%
< 1%
2,739
College
67%
26%
7%
< 1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
70%
22%
8%
< 1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
77%
14%
4%
5%
1%
2,977
Some college
79%
14%
3%
4%
1%
2,739
College
83%
11%
2%
3%
1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
83%
12%
2%
3%
1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
42%
13%
9%
36%
1%
2,977
Some college
41%
14%
10%
34%
1%
2,739
College
50%
13%
9%
27%
< 1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
51%
14%
10%
25%
1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
49%
6%
3%
40%
2%
2,977
Some college
48%
7%
3%
41%
2%
2,739
College
49%
7%
4%
39%
2%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
53%
6%
3%
34%
3%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
High school or less
73%
12%
6%
8%
1%
2,977
Some college
75%
12%
6%
6%
1%
2,739
College
78%
12%
5%
4%
< 1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
75%
13%
6%
4%
1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
High school or less
46%
15%
10%
27%
3%
2,977
Some college
48%
17%
12%
23%
1%
2,739
College
50%
17%
11%
20%
2%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
50%
20%
14%
13%
2%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
57%
5%
34%
3%
2%
2,977
Some college
59%
5%
30%
3%
3%
2,739
College
66%
6%
22%
3%
3%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
66%
7%
20%
6%
2%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
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High school or less
43%
54%
1%
2%
2,977
Some college
50%
47%
2%
1%
2,739
College
61%
37%
1%
1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
61%
37%
2%
< 1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who read scripture…
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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
High school or less
60%
11%
7%
21%
1%
2,977
Some college
62%
13%
8%
17%
< 1%
2,739
College
69%
11%
6%
14%
1%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
67%
14%
6%
13%
1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
62%
24%
3%
7%
4%
2,977
Some college
51%
31%
4%
9%
5%
2,739
College
50%
35%
4%
7%
3%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
42%
40%
6%
8%
4%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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High school or less
90%
4%
6%
2,977
Some college
88%
6%
6%
2,739
College
84%
7%
9%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
82%
7%
11%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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High school or less
84%
10%
6%
2,977
Some college
82%
11%
7%
2,739
College
79%
12%
8%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
75%
13%
12%
959
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 Evangelical Protestants by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
50%
20%
30%
2,977
Some college
57%
15%
28%
2,739
College
67%
10%
23%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
60%
10%
29%
959
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
53%
25%
14%
8%
2,977
Some college
54%
28%
12%
6%
2,739
College
62%
27%
9%
2%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
55%
30%
11%
3%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
56%
36%
3%
5%
2,977
Some college
67%
27%
3%
3%
2,739
College
75%
21%
2%
2%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
71%
25%
2%
1%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
53%
40%
4%
3%
2,977
Some college
57%
38%
4%
1%
2,739
College
63%
32%
4%
2%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
54%
40%
4%
2%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
31%
65%
4%
2,977
Some college
35%
61%
4%
2,739
College
31%
66%
3%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
35%
61%
4%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
33%
59%
4%
4%
2,977
Some college
40%
51%
5%
4%
2,739
College
37%
55%
5%
3%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
40%
53%
5%
3%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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High school or less
24%
68%
8%
2,977
Some college
32%
61%
7%
2,739
College
31%
63%
5%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
33%
60%
7%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants who say…
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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
High school or less
50%
43%
3%
5%
2,977
Some college
47%
47%
3%
3%
2,739
College
48%
46%
3%
3%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
45%
50%
2%
2%
959
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 by educational group
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
High school or less
11%
23%
2%
58%
6%
2,977
Some college
11%
28%
2%
56%
3%
2,739
College
10%
24%
3%
60%
4%
1,870
Post-graduate degree
10%
29%
3%
54%
4%
959
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.