Age distribution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
20%
18%
37%
26%
470
2007
17%
24%
28%
30%
435
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
16%
6%
16%
44%
16%
2%
470
2007
< 1%
15%
15%
35%
27%
7%
435
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
47%
53%
481
2007
44%
56%
446
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
79%
6%
< 1%
9%
6%
473
2007
85%
3%
2%
5%
6%
439
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
5%
6%
89%
471
2007
4%
4%
92%
441
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
51%
20%
20%
8%
401
2007
45%
24%
21%
10%
359
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
64%
24%
9%
3%
480
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
38%
5%
16%
15%
26%
480
2007
41%
5%
16%
17%
20%
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
78%
18%
2%
1%
1%
< 1%
481
2007
77%
16%
3%
< 1%
2%
2%
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
65%
31%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
481
2007
60%
29%
8%
2%
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.
Attendance at religious services among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
36%
40%
24%
< 1%
481
2007
36%
36%
26%
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.
Frequency of prayer among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
21%
6%
11%
1%
481
2007
62%
19%
7%
11%
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
29%
13%
9%
49%
< 1%
481
2007
24%
9%
9%
57%
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.
Frequency of meditation among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
37%
10%
5%
48%
1%
481
2007
37%
9%
4%
47%
2%
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.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
60%
15%
8%
16%
1%
481
2007
51%
13%
12%
19%
5%
446
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
16%
15%
29%
2%
481
2007
38%
13%
14%
31%
5%
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
36%
7%
50%
6%
1%
481
2007
31%
5%
56%
4%
4%
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
31%
66%
2%
2%
481
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Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
40%
14%
9%
36%
1%
481
2007
38%
10%
9%
40%
2%
446
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Interpreting scripture among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
46%
26%
4%
16%
7%
481
2007
45%
27%
4%
14%
10%
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.
Belief in Heaven among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
90%
5%
6%
481
2007
82%
8%
9%
446
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Belief in Hell among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
16%
7%
481
2007
70%
18%
12%
446
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
39%
17%
44%
481
2007
36%
20%
44%
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.
Political ideology among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
38%
16%
6%
481
2007
39%
37%
17%
7%
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.
Views about size of government among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
44%
3%
5%
481
2007
36%
51%
5%
7%
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
42%
50%
5%
3%
481
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
43%
5%
481
2007
46%
46%
8%
446
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Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
54%
35%
6%
5%
481
2007
40%
47%
6%
6%
446
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
44%
8%
481
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Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
53%
3%
3%
481
2007
35%
52%
4%
9%
446
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Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 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
22%
30%
4%
39%
5%
481
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