DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Older Millennial62%38%< 1%< 1%132
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%323
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%83%17%791
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Older Millennial51%49%132
Generation X52%48%323
Baby Boomer51%49%791
Silent42%58%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Older Millennial83%6%2%2%7%132
Generation X81%6%< 1%7%5%321
Baby Boomer85%8%< 1%2%6%783
Silent92%4%< 1%1%3%445
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Older Millennial1%3%96%130
Generation X4%2%94%320
Baby Boomer2%1%97%786
Silent1%2%97%444
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Older Millennial35%28%25%13%124
Generation X21%21%36%22%298
Baby Boomer31%21%32%16%715
Silent45%24%21%9%365
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Older Millennial34%39%18%9%132
Generation X38%35%19%8%322
Baby Boomer48%36%12%5%789
Silent62%26%7%5%445
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Older Millennial51%9%9%1%31%132
Generation X71%4%14%1%10%323
Baby Boomer67%2%17%7%7%790
Silent55%1%11%32%1%446
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Older Millennial59%41%131
Generation X60%40%321
Baby Boomer11%89%790
Silent1%99%447
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Older Millennial85%14%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%132
Generation X90%7%2%1%< 1%< 1%323
Baby Boomer90%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%791
Silent89%8%1%1%1%1%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial78%20%< 1%< 1%1%132
Generation X79%19%1%< 1%1%323
Baby Boomer83%16%1%1%< 1%791
Silent83%16%1%< 1%< 1%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial51%28%21%< 1%132
Generation X54%37%9%1%323
Baby Boomer58%30%11%1%791
Silent62%18%18%2%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial80%11%3%6%< 1%132
Generation X82%11%3%3%1%323
Baby Boomer82%13%2%3%1%791
Silent81%10%2%5%2%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial35%20%9%36%< 1%132
Generation X43%12%14%31%< 1%323
Baby Boomer47%12%10%31%1%791
Silent47%8%8%36%1%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial27%5%1%67%< 1%132
Generation X37%6%2%54%< 1%323
Baby Boomer51%7%3%37%2%791
Silent65%5%2%23%4%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial75%11%5%9%< 1%132
Generation X74%14%6%5%1%323
Baby Boomer80%9%5%6%1%791
Silent78%8%3%9%2%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial34%21%16%29%< 1%132
Generation X43%13%11%31%2%323
Baby Boomer44%15%12%26%2%791
Silent44%11%12%29%4%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial51%6%39%1%2%132
Generation X60%5%30%4%1%323
Baby Boomer66%2%29%1%2%791
Silent54%4%36%3%2%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial55%43%2%< 1%132
Generation X51%46%2%1%323
Baby Boomer54%45%1%< 1%791
Silent49%47%1%3%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial57%12%6%26%< 1%132
Generation X61%12%10%17%1%323
Baby Boomer65%11%7%16%1%791
Silent66%11%5%17%2%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Older Millennial46%35%3%12%5%132
Generation X58%25%5%8%3%323
Baby Boomer67%20%3%5%4%791
Silent66%20%4%7%2%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Older Millennial91%3%6%132
Generation X87%5%8%323
Baby Boomer87%5%8%791
Silent91%4%5%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Older Millennial84%9%7%132
Generation X90%6%5%323
Baby Boomer85%8%7%791
Silent86%6%8%447
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Older Millennial64%11%25%132
Generation X68%14%18%323
Baby Boomer61%8%31%791
Silent66%10%24%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial45%27%18%11%132
Generation X67%21%9%4%323
Baby Boomer65%22%10%2%791
Silent71%19%7%3%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial64%32%2%2%132
Generation X72%24%< 1%3%323
Baby Boomer68%26%3%2%791
Silent72%20%2%5%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial63%33%2%1%132
Generation X65%32%2%1%323
Baby Boomer62%33%3%2%791
Silent62%32%4%2%447
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial29%68%3%132
Generation X32%63%4%323
Baby Boomer32%64%4%791
Silent30%65%4%447
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial39%55%4%1%132
Generation X31%63%3%2%323
Baby Boomer28%65%5%2%791
Silent21%68%5%6%447
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 Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial38%56%6%132
Generation X22%73%5%323
Baby Boomer21%73%7%791
Silent12%79%9%447
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Older Millennial55%41%3%1%132
Generation X49%48%1%2%323
Baby Boomer52%44%3%1%791
Silent53%36%5%6%447
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by generational group

% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Older Millennial11%24%1%60%3%132
Generation X13%25%2%56%4%323
Baby Boomer10%24%2%61%3%791
Silent9%20%2%58%10%447
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.