Age distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
18%
33%
32%
16%
1,158
2007
22%
36%
25%
17%
1,252
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
12%
11%
29%
37%
10%
1%
1,158
2007
< 1%
16%
27%
37%
16%
4%
1,252
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
39%
61%
1,180
2007
40%
60%
1,278
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Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
< 1%
98%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
1,180
2007
< 1%
97%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
4%
3%
94%
1,153
2007
2%
3%
95%
1,266
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
56%
21%
16%
7%
1,055
2007
50%
25%
17%
8%
1,077
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
57%
30%
9%
5%
1,174
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
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
28%
6%
19%
10%
36%
1,175
2007
30%
7%
16%
13%
34%
1,272
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
27%
73%
1,176
2007
37%
63%
1,275
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Belief in God among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,180
2007
91%
7%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
85%
13%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,180
2007
86%
12%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
49%
40%
10%
1%
1,180
2007
56%
32%
12%
< 1%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
13%
4%
4%
1%
1,180
2007
82%
11%
2%
4%
1%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
41%
15%
10%
33%
1%
1,180
2007
43%
13%
8%
35%
1%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
52%
9%
4%
33%
2%
1,180
2007
54%
6%
2%
36%
1%
1,278
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
71%
12%
7%
8%
1%
1,180
2007
64%
13%
8%
12%
3%
1,278
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
41%
15%
11%
31%
1%
1,180
2007
35%
14%
11%
34%
5%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
44%
6%
44%
4%
2%
1,180
2007
39%
5%
52%
3%
2%
1,278
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
26%
73%
1%
1%
1,180
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Frequency of reading scripture among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
58%
15%
8%
19%
1%
1,180
2007
61%
14%
5%
19%
1%
1,278
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
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
60%
22%
2%
9%
7%
1,180
2007
62%
17%
3%
9%
9%
1,278
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Belief in Heaven among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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2014
93%
4%
3%
1,180
2007
92%
2%
6%
1,278
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Belief in Hell among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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2014
79%
14%
7%
1,180
2007
81%
11%
8%
1,278
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Party affiliation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
9%
7%
84%
1,180
2007
8%
10%
82%
1,278
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Political ideology among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
34%
26%
5%
1,180
2007
35%
36%
22%
7%
1,278
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Views about size of government among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
21%
74%
2%
3%
1,180
2007
17%
74%
4%
5%
1,278
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Views about government aid to the poor among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
25%
70%
4%
2%
1,180
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Views about abortion among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
56%
38%
6%
1,180
2007
50%
42%
8%
1,278
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Views about homosexuality among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
55%
36%
5%
3%
1,180
2007
43%
43%
6%
9%
1,278
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Views about same-sex marriage among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
42%
49%
9%
1,180
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Views about environmental regulation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
36%
59%
2%
3%
1,180
2007
38%
53%
2%
6%
1,278
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Views about human evolution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
17%
31%
3%
44%
6%
1,180
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