Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
17%
35%
27%
21%
242
2007
15%
39%
26%
19%
338
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
11%
13%
29%
32%
14%
2%
242
2007
< 1%
10%
32%
34%
20%
5%
338
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
45%
55%
245
2007
48%
52%
347
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Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
85%
9%
< 1%
2%
4%
243
2007
87%
7%
< 1%
2%
4%
342
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
2%
4%
93%
245
2007
3%
3%
95%
346
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
34%
24%
26%
16%
217
2007
38%
26%
25%
11%
297
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
48%
33%
13%
6%
244
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
61%
2%
19%
7%
11%
245
2007
57%
3%
18%
10%
12%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
33%
67%
245
2007
32%
68%
347
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Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
93%
5%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
245
2007
94%
5%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
85%
11%
3%
1%
< 1%
245
2007
80%
17%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
57%
31%
12%
< 1%
245
2007
60%
30%
10%
< 1%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
9%
2%
5%
< 1%
245
2007
76%
18%
3%
3%
1%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
46%
9%
11%
33%
1%
245
2007
47%
12%
7%
33%
1%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
48%
6%
3%
42%
< 1%
245
2007
48%
7%
3%
40%
2%
347
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
79%
11%
3%
6%
1%
245
2007
71%
8%
9%
9%
3%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
40%
11%
12%
35%
2%
245
2007
38%
12%
12%
34%
5%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
65%
1%
29%
1%
3%
245
2007
53%
3%
40%
1%
2%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
51%
48%
1%
1%
245
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
60%
12%
11%
15%
1%
245
2007
65%
12%
5%
16%
2%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
60%
25%
4%
8%
3%
245
2007
67%
18%
2%
7%
6%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
90%
3%
7%
245
2007
91%
3%
6%
347
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Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
11%
6%
245
2007
89%
5%
6%
347
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Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
66%
14%
20%
245
2007
54%
13%
34%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
25%
6%
7%
245
2007
53%
31%
12%
5%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
67%
27%
4%
2%
245
2007
45%
44%
3%
8%
347
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 who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
66%
27%
6%
1%
245
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Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
28%
69%
3%
245
2007
31%
63%
5%
347
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Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
26%
69%
3%
3%
245
2007
22%
70%
4%
5%
347
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Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
73%
8%
245
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Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
52%
41%
3%
3%
245
2007
31%
60%
3%
6%
347
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Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama
% of Evangelical Protestants who are in Alabama 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
2014
10%
27%
2%
57%
4%
245
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