DemographicInformation

Age distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%39%26%16%209
200722%40%27%11%276
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201411%13%35%31%10%1%209
2007< 1%17%30%36%16%1%276
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201437%63%212
200742%58%277
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
2014< 1%98%< 1%2%< 1%212
2007< 1%98%< 1%2%< 1%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%3%92%210
20073%2%95%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201449%39%10%2%212
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201432%10%19%9%31%212
200728%10%21%10%32%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%211
200740%60%277
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201486%13%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%212
200792%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201488%11%1%1%< 1%212
200786%13%< 1%1%< 1%277
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%42%9%1%212
200760%30%10%< 1%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201480%13%3%3%< 1%212
200781%11%2%5%1%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%14%9%39%< 1%212
200745%12%9%33%1%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201450%10%2%36%2%212
200755%6%3%34%2%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201472%15%4%7%1%212
200766%12%8%12%2%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%18%16%31%1%212
200729%18%11%38%4%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201445%3%47%2%2%212
200743%5%49%2%1%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%70%< 1%< 1%212
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201457%15%9%18%< 1%212
200761%17%5%16%1%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201458%23%3%10%7%212
200758%20%2%8%12%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201489%8%3%212
200791%2%6%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201476%20%4%212
200781%11%8%277
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20148%7%84%212
20076%9%85%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201438%33%24%4%212
200733%39%24%4%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201432%62%2%4%212
200721%70%4%5%277
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%62%6%< 1%212
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201464%32%4%212
200751%41%8%277
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201460%31%6%2%212
200741%46%6%7%277
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201447%45%8%212
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201438%60%2%1%212
200736%60%1%3%277
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of $30,000-$49,999 who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201414%31%2%50%3%212
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.