Age distribution among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
14%
27%
33%
27%
1,780
2007
13%
36%
27%
24%
2,326
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Generational cohort among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
9%
8%
23%
40%
18%
1%
1,780
2007
< 1%
10%
26%
35%
23%
6%
2,326
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
47%
53%
1,825
2007
44%
56%
2,373
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Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
86%
4%
1%
5%
4%
1,805
2007
87%
5%
1%
3%
3%
2,348
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
4%
3%
93%
1,806
2007
3%
3%
93%
2,363
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
31%
22%
32%
16%
1,567
2007
31%
25%
31%
13%
1,980
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
45%
34%
15%
7%
1,813
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Marital status among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
67%
2%
10%
9%
12%
1,821
2007
66%
2%
10%
11%
11%
2,360
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
26%
74%
1,819
2007
34%
66%
2,370
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Belief in God among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
95%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,825
2007
96%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
94%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,825
2007
94%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
90%
7%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
1,825
2007
90%
7%
1%
1%
1%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
70%
12%
7%
10%
< 1%
1,825
2007
65%
13%
6%
15%
< 1%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
55%
5%
2%
36%
2%
1,825
2007
54%
5%
3%
35%
3%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
86%
7%
3%
3%
1%
1,825
2007
79%
10%
6%
3%
2%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
48%
17%
9%
23%
2%
1,825
2007
41%
12%
11%
30%
6%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
76%
2%
18%
2%
2%
1,825
2007
70%
2%
25%
1%
2%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
60%
37%
2%
1%
1,825
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Frequency of reading scripture among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
84%
7%
2%
6%
1%
1,825
2007
81%
9%
3%
6%
1%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
71%
19%
4%
3%
3%
1,825
2007
75%
17%
4%
2%
3%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
86%
5%
8%
1,825
2007
85%
6%
9%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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2014
88%
5%
7%
1,825
2007
89%
4%
7%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
70%
10%
20%
1,825
2007
59%
12%
29%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
71%
20%
6%
4%
1,825
2007
63%
25%
6%
6%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
73%
22%
2%
2%
1,825
2007
53%
37%
4%
7%
2,373
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 baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
63%
32%
4%
2%
1,825
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Views about abortion among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
20%
77%
3%
1,825
2007
23%
72%
5%
2,373
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Views about homosexuality among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
21%
72%
4%
3%
1,825
2007
16%
78%
3%
3%
2,373
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Views about same-sex marriage among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
15%
80%
5%
1,825
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Views about environmental regulation among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
% of baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week 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
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2014
57%
38%
3%
3%
1,825
2007
39%
52%
3%
6%
2,373
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Views about human evolution among baptists in the Evangelical Tradition who attend religious services at least once a week
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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
5%
17%
2%
71%
5%
1,825
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