Age distribution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
60%
40%
< 1%
< 1%
222
2007
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
51%
49%
222
2007
58%
42%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
79%
4%
2%
8%
6%
220
2007
82%
2%
5%
7%
3%
299
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
8%
8%
84%
220
2007
6%
9%
85%
302
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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%
23%
29%
15%
211
2007
31%
21%
26%
21%
236
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
16%
34%
30%
20%
221
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
24%
13%
7%
< 1%
56%
221
2007
8%
8%
2%
< 1%
82%
302
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
59%
28%
10%
2%
1%
< 1%
222
2007
67%
28%
3%
1%
1%
< 1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
38%
45%
12%
4%
< 1%
222
2007
41%
42%
13%
4%
< 1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
19%
57%
24%
< 1%
222
2007
37%
43%
20%
< 1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
22%
11%
23%
1%
222
2007
49%
25%
8%
18%
< 1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
12%
9%
10%
70%
< 1%
222
2007
21%
11%
8%
60%
< 1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
30%
12%
8%
50%
< 1%
222
2007
18%
8%
4%
70%
1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
52%
22%
13%
13%
< 1%
222
2007
37%
19%
13%
28%
2%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
47%
22%
13%
18%
< 1%
222
2007
34%
19%
15%
31%
1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
18%
14%
58%
7%
2%
222
2007
21%
11%
60%
6%
1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
24%
73%
2%
1%
222
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
27%
14%
12%
48%
< 1%
222
2007
24%
12%
11%
52%
1%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
15%
31%
1%
45%
7%
222
2007
17%
37%
3%
35%
8%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
79%
15%
6%
222
2007
82%
10%
8%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
30%
11%
222
2007
67%
25%
8%
303
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
36%
19%
44%
222
2007
41%
12%
47%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
48%
28%
4%
222
2007
29%
38%
27%
6%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
33%
2%
4%
222
2007
32%
62%
3%
4%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
44%
50%
3%
2%
222
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
27%
4%
222
2007
59%
38%
3%
303
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
11%
6%
1%
222
2007
70%
26%
3%
1%
303
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
74%
18%
8%
222
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Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
29%
69%
2%
< 1%
222
2007
24%
72%
2%
2%
303
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Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are older Millennial 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
37%
36%
6%
20%
1%
222
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