Age distribution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
7%
22%
26%
45%
119
Some college
13%
38%
27%
23%
129
College
11%
34%
33%
22%
118
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
7%
2%
20%
34%
32%
4%
119
Some college
13%
5%
33%
32%
16%
2%
129
College
3%
11%
31%
38%
16%
1%
118
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
44%
56%
121
Some college
43%
57%
133
College
47%
53%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
99%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
119
Some college
92%
3%
< 1%
2%
2%
133
College
93%
1%
< 1%
2%
4%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
2%
6%
92%
120
Some college
1%
6%
93%
133
College
6%
5%
89%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
Some college
22%
25%
36%
17%
116
College
14%
16%
37%
33%
103
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
58%
5%
6%
18%
13%
121
Some college
49%
4%
13%
13%
21%
132
College
66%
6%
10%
6%
12%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
12%
88%
121
Some college
21%
79%
133
College
30%
70%
120
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
High school or less
79%
21%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
121
Some college
84%
16%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
133
College
81%
15%
2%
1%
< 1%
1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
62%
35%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
121
Some college
66%
31%
2%
1%
< 1%
133
College
69%
21%
9%
< 1%
< 1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
43%
38%
19%
< 1%
121
Some college
46%
39%
15%
< 1%
133
College
51%
37%
13%
< 1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
62%
22%
11%
5%
< 1%
121
Some college
62%
27%
4%
7%
< 1%
133
College
74%
13%
4%
7%
2%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
20%
10%
10%
57%
3%
121
Some college
23%
15%
11%
50%
< 1%
133
College
29%
14%
6%
51%
1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
38%
5%
4%
51%
2%
121
Some college
36%
7%
3%
52%
2%
133
College
50%
5%
4%
39%
1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
63%
16%
7%
12%
2%
121
Some college
69%
16%
5%
9%
< 1%
133
College
57%
17%
14%
12%
< 1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
36%
16%
5%
40%
3%
121
Some college
41%
14%
16%
25%
3%
133
College
47%
22%
13%
17%
1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
33%
9%
54%
2%
2%
121
Some college
37%
5%
51%
6%
1%
133
College
56%
11%
28%
3%
2%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
High school or less
41%
58%
1%
< 1%
121
Some college
39%
59%
2%
1%
133
College
53%
46%
2%
< 1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
27%
18%
11%
44%
< 1%
121
Some college
37%
13%
9%
40%
1%
133
College
48%
12%
9%
31%
< 1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
48%
41%
4%
5%
2%
121
Some college
36%
46%
3%
8%
7%
133
College
46%
28%
4%
20%
1%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
93%
3%
4%
121
Some college
85%
8%
7%
133
College
86%
5%
9%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
78%
17%
5%
121
Some college
69%
22%
9%
133
College
78%
14%
8%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
52%
17%
31%
121
Some college
64%
13%
23%
133
College
65%
9%
26%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
53%
31%
11%
5%
121
Some college
51%
35%
10%
4%
133
College
56%
32%
8%
4%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
67%
28%
2%
4%
121
Some college
74%
21%
3%
2%
133
College
78%
20%
1%
2%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
58%
39%
2%
2%
121
Some college
63%
33%
2%
2%
133
College
67%
30%
1%
1%
120
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Views about abortion among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
47%
48%
5%
121
Some college
47%
51%
2%
133
College
38%
60%
2%
120
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
56%
43%
1%
1%
121
Some college
58%
33%
3%
5%
133
College
49%
39%
9%
4%
120
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
37%
53%
10%
121
Some college
48%
48%
4%
133
College
44%
46%
10%
120
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
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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
High school or less
45%
50%
1%
4%
121
Some college
42%
54%
2%
1%
133
College
52%
46%
1%
< 1%
120
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Views about human evolution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by educational group
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
13%
30%
3%
51%
4%
121
Some college
21%
40%
2%
34%
3%
133
College
16%
25%
2%
58%
1%
120
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.