Age distribution among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who are ages…
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Survey year
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
41%
33%
18%
8%
575
2007
32%
41%
20%
7%
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.
Generational cohort among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
25%
24%
25%
21%
5%
< 1%
575
2007
< 1%
24%
37%
29%
8%
2%
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
55%
45%
581
2007
60%
40%
322
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
66%
9%
7%
16%
2%
573
2007
79%
6%
4%
6%
5%
317
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who are…
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Survey year
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
16%
14%
70%
573
2007
11%
7%
82%
317
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain 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
36%
20%
26%
19%
531
2007
30%
26%
24%
20%
285
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
43%
30%
17%
11%
578
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Marital status among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
37%
11%
8%
3%
41%
579
2007
43%
13%
10%
3%
30%
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.
Parent of children under 18 among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who are…
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Survey year
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
25%
75%
577
2007
33%
67%
321
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Importance of religion in one's life among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain 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
6%
21%
43%
30%
1%
581
2007
3%
16%
44%
35%
1%
322
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain 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
2%
23%
75%
< 1%
581
2007
1%
20%
79%
< 1%
322
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who pray…
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Survey year
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
11%
10%
11%
67%
< 1%
581
2007
8%
7%
8%
76%
< 1%
322
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who attend prayer group…
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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
4%
2%
2%
92%
< 1%
581
2007
< 1%
1%
2%
96%
1%
322
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Frequency of meditation among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who meditate…
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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
23%
9%
5%
62%
1%
581
2007
21%
7%
5%
65%
2%
322
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
30%
16%
13%
40%
1%
581
2007
22%
13%
14%
49%
2%
322
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain 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
44%
16%
12%
28%
< 1%
581
2007
40%
15%
13%
32%
1%
322
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
4%
20%
59%
16%
1%
581
2007
1%
12%
74%
10%
2%
322
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain 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
22%
77%
< 1%
< 1%
581
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Frequency of reading scripture among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who read scripture…
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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
4%
6%
4%
86%
< 1%
581
2007
1%
4%
6%
89%
1%
322
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Interpreting scripture among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who say the holy scripture is…
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Survey year
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
6%
10%
< 1%
79%
5%
581
2007
3%
7%
< 1%
85%
6%
322
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Belief in Heaven among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who …in heaven
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
46%
13%
581
2007
31%
56%
13%
322
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Belief in Hell among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who …in hell
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
61%
10%
581
2007
24%
65%
12%
322
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Party affiliation among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who identify as…
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Survey year
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
24%
22%
54%
581
2007
22%
25%
53%
322
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 nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
40%
35%
7%
581
2007
17%
37%
37%
9%
322
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Views about size of government among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who would rather have…
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Survey year
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
45%
4%
4%
581
2007
45%
44%
5%
6%
322
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Views about government aid to the poor among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain 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
43%
53%
2%
2%
581
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Views about abortion among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who say abortion should be…
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Survey year
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
76%
22%
2%
581
2007
78%
18%
4%
322
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Views about homosexuality among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who say homosexuality…
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Survey year
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
12%
2%
3%
581
2007
71%
21%
5%
3%
322
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Views about same-sex marriage among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who …same-sex marriage
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Survey year
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
79%
16%
6%
581
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Views about environmental regulation among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain who say…
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Survey year
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
30%
66%
2%
2%
581
2007
24%
69%
3%
4%
322
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Views about human evolution among nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain
% of nothing in particulars who say they believe in God; not too/not at all certain 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
68%
10%
5%
14%
3%
581
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