Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic12%12%30%34%11%1%1,050
Evangelical Protestant10%15%29%32%12%1%898
Historically Black Protestant11%26%27%26%10%< 1%205
Jewish6%10%23%40%18%3%139
Mainline Protestant10%11%27%35%16%2%846
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")18%22%32%22%5%1%962
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%363
Older Millennial50%50%< 1%< 1%608
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,034
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%84%16%1,643
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%703
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial50%50%363
Older Millennial46%54%608
Generation X49%51%1,034
Baby Boomer54%46%1,643
Silent48%52%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial50%12%11%23%4%362
Older Millennial54%13%10%19%4%606
Generation X65%8%7%18%2%1,028
Baby Boomer78%7%4%9%3%1,627
Silent84%6%2%5%3%696
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial16%23%61%356
Older Millennial26%8%66%603
Generation X22%7%71%1,027
Baby Boomer12%7%81%1,631
Silent10%12%77%697
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial37%22%26%15%308
Older Millennial33%23%31%13%568
Generation X24%17%28%31%961
Baby Boomer25%18%31%27%1,480
Silent42%22%24%13%591
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial49%39%10%1%360
Older Millennial26%32%25%17%608
Generation X31%28%22%19%1,033
Baby Boomer38%31%19%12%1,638
Silent50%27%12%11%702
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial7%11%2%< 1%79%362
Older Millennial42%11%6%1%40%607
Generation X62%9%13%1%15%1,032
Baby Boomer64%6%17%6%8%1,637
Silent55%2%11%28%3%702
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial15%85%362
Older Millennial43%57%606
Generation X61%39%1,031
Baby Boomer14%86%1,641
Silent3%97%700
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Younger Millennial49%24%9%1%16%2%363
Older Millennial47%29%8%< 1%13%3%608
Generation X56%23%7%< 1%10%3%1,034
Baby Boomer60%26%5%< 1%7%2%1,643
Silent64%23%4%1%6%2%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial37%30%21%13%< 1%363
Older Millennial40%30%16%13%< 1%608
Generation X43%30%14%12%< 1%1,034
Baby Boomer50%31%10%9%< 1%1,643
Silent55%29%8%7%1%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial25%43%32%< 1%363
Older Millennial23%43%34%1%608
Generation X27%40%33%< 1%1,034
Baby Boomer30%40%31%< 1%1,643
Silent43%30%26%1%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial35%20%11%34%< 1%363
Older Millennial40%18%9%33%< 1%608
Generation X46%18%9%27%1%1,034
Baby Boomer49%20%8%22%1%1,643
Silent56%16%8%20%< 1%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial15%12%14%59%< 1%363
Older Millennial14%7%9%69%< 1%608
Generation X16%10%11%63%< 1%1,034
Baby Boomer17%8%10%65%< 1%1,643
Silent21%7%12%59%1%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial17%10%7%65%1%363
Older Millennial22%10%8%61%< 1%608
Generation X27%11%7%54%1%1,034
Baby Boomer28%8%9%54%1%1,643
Silent41%12%10%35%2%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial34%22%24%19%1%363
Older Millennial37%18%23%20%1%608
Generation X40%17%25%17%1%1,034
Baby Boomer42%18%22%17%1%1,643
Silent50%17%15%17%2%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial26%11%47%14%2%363
Older Millennial26%12%50%11%1%608
Generation X26%11%50%12%2%1,034
Baby Boomer29%9%51%8%3%1,643
Silent31%8%51%6%3%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial21%76%1%1%363
Older Millennial28%71%1%< 1%608
Generation X30%68%1%1%1,034
Baby Boomer35%63%1%1%1,643
Silent33%65%1%2%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial18%13%10%59%1%363
Older Millennial22%10%10%57%< 1%608
Generation X23%11%14%53%< 1%1,034
Baby Boomer23%10%13%54%< 1%1,643
Silent32%9%15%42%1%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial21%32%1%42%4%363
Older Millennial23%28%1%39%8%608
Generation X26%29%2%37%6%1,034
Baby Boomer27%28%3%36%6%1,643
Silent33%30%4%26%7%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial73%23%4%363
Older Millennial66%28%5%608
Generation X72%22%6%1,034
Baby Boomer75%19%7%1,643
Silent74%19%7%703
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 Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial61%36%3%363
Older Millennial56%38%6%608
Generation X56%35%9%1,034
Baby Boomer58%34%8%1,643
Silent55%34%11%703
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial36%19%44%363
Older Millennial34%18%48%608
Generation X37%17%46%1,034
Baby Boomer41%15%44%1,643
Silent43%11%45%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial27%43%23%7%363
Older Millennial23%38%32%8%608
Generation X31%39%26%4%1,034
Baby Boomer37%38%22%3%1,643
Silent43%35%18%5%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial32%64%2%2%363
Older Millennial49%46%2%3%608
Generation X55%41%2%2%1,034
Baby Boomer57%36%3%4%1,643
Silent61%31%3%5%703
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial40%57%2%1%363
Older Millennial43%52%3%2%608
Generation X43%52%3%1%1,034
Baby Boomer45%50%3%2%1,643
Silent47%44%4%5%703
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 abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial57%42%1%363
Older Millennial56%41%3%608
Generation X60%36%4%1,034
Baby Boomer59%37%3%1,643
Silent53%42%5%703
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 homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial80%15%3%3%363
Older Millennial75%21%3%2%608
Generation X69%22%5%4%1,034
Baby Boomer60%34%4%2%1,643
Silent52%40%4%5%703
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 same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial75%21%4%363
Older Millennial70%27%3%608
Generation X61%33%6%1,034
Baby Boomer51%41%8%1,643
Silent39%53%8%703
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 environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Generational cohortStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial33%64%1%2%363
Older Millennial34%61%2%2%608
Generation X33%64%2%1%1,034
Baby Boomer38%57%2%2%1,643
Silent41%54%1%4%703
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 human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial47%21%2%28%1%363
Older Millennial40%27%5%26%1%608
Generation X38%27%4%29%3%1,034
Baby Boomer31%29%4%32%4%1,643
Silent28%26%4%35%8%703
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.