Age distribution among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
12%
23%
35%
31%
298
2007
13%
29%
29%
29%
316
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Generational cohort among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
10%
5%
20%
42%
21%
2%
298
2007
< 1%
9%
17%
40%
21%
13%
316
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
47%
53%
306
2007
52%
48%
320
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Racial and ethnic composition among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
81%
6%
5%
4%
4%
300
2007
88%
4%
3%
4%
1%
319
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
6%
10%
84%
305
2007
5%
6%
90%
318
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Income distribution among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
28%
18%
34%
21%
259
2007
30%
21%
28%
20%
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.
Educational distribution among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
29%
35%
23%
13%
302
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Marital status among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
59%
4%
12%
8%
17%
303
2007
55%
2%
10%
17%
17%
318
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
21%
79%
305
2007
21%
79%
320
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Belief in God among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
83%
14%
2%
< 1%
1%
1%
306
2007
82%
15%
2%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
71%
24%
5%
1%
< 1%
306
2007
70%
25%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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%
37%
13%
< 1%
306
2007
47%
37%
15%
1%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
18%
4%
5%
1%
306
2007
70%
20%
4%
5%
1%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
35%
14%
12%
40%
< 1%
306
2007
30%
12%
8%
49%
1%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
43%
9%
3%
42%
3%
306
2007
46%
8%
4%
40%
2%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
69%
16%
5%
9%
1%
306
2007
61%
20%
9%
9%
1%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
50%
18%
11%
21%
< 1%
306
2007
47%
18%
15%
18%
2%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
50%
6%
36%
7%
1%
306
2007
36%
10%
49%
2%
3%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
42%
56%
1%
2%
306
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
49%
16%
8%
27%
< 1%
306
2007
50%
10%
13%
25%
1%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
37%
41%
5%
12%
4%
306
2007
40%
35%
3%
15%
7%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
8%
9%
306
2007
84%
7%
8%
320
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Belief in Hell among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
25%
9%
306
2007
74%
15%
11%
320
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Party affiliation among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
56%
12%
32%
306
2007
52%
11%
37%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
34%
13%
4%
306
2007
46%
37%
12%
4%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
73%
24%
2%
1%
306
2007
59%
32%
4%
5%
320
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
57%
39%
2%
2%
306
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Views about abortion among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
50%
45%
6%
306
2007
51%
46%
4%
320
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Views about homosexuality among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
46%
42%
4%
7%
306
2007
36%
55%
4%
5%
320
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Views about same-sex marriage among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
49%
13%
306
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Views about environmental regulation among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
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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
47%
48%
2%
3%
306
2007
33%
59%
3%
5%
320
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Views about human evolution among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant
% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who are Evangelical Protestant 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
14%
36%
4%
42%
5%
306
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