The survey respondents were divided into three categories: gender; age (early Boomers, born between 1946 and 1954, and late Boomers, born between 1955 and 1964); and by the five jurisdictions (North Central, Northeast, South Central, Southeast, and West). About 41% of the respondents are male and 59% are female. Although the survey was sent to churches of a variety of ethnic backgrounds, 97% of the respondents are native to the U.S., and 95% are Caucasian.

On average, 36% of the respondents are college graduates, and 30% completed graduate school. Of the females, 36% graduated from college, and 25% completed graduate school. Of the males, 37% graduated from college, and 37% completed grad school. More late UM Boomers graduated from college (40%) than early UM Boomers (33%). However, more early UM Boomers (33%) completed graduate school than did late UM Boomers (27%).

Annual household income for the respondents

	Total Responses	Male	Female	Early Boomer	Late Boomer	NC*	NE*	SC*	SE*	W*
$35-49,000	18%	17%	18%	19%	17%	20%	15%	24%	12%	18%
$50-&74,999	29%	32%	27%	27%	31%	24%	30%	40%	25%	27%
$75-100,000	23%	24%	23%	20%	26%	25%	25%	18%	25%	20%
$100,000+	15%	16%	14%	18%	12%	15%	14%	4%	23%	19%

*NC = North Central Jurisdiction; NE = Northeastern Jurisdiction; SC = South Central Jurisdiction; SE = Southeastern Jurisdiction; W = Western Jurisdiction

Marriage

Nearly 72% of the UM Boomers surveyed indicated that they are married and never divorced; 5% are divorced; 2% are widowed; 5% are single and have never married; 16% are married again. Less than 1% of UM Boomers are living together without the benefit of a marriage certificate.

Most UM Boomers are parents (82%) and some are grandparents (13% of the early Boomers and 1% of the late Boomers). UM Boomers are very definite about the values they want to impart to their children — 55% indicated that teaching core values is their most important concern as they raise their children. Honesty, integrity, respect, and compassion for others, love of God and family, and personal responsibility rank highest on the list of values. Next to core values, helping children develop a positive self-image is the next concern (20%); then modeling healthy relationships (7%); and spending enough time with their children (5%). UM Boomers also emphasize to their children the "Golden Rule." Above all, the UM Boomer parents surveyed desire that their children have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and believe in him as Lord and Savior of their lives.