DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201428%48%18%7%227
200730%44%21%5%198
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201417%25%34%19%6%< 1%227
2007< 1%21%40%32%6%1%198
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201443%57%231
200750%50%201
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201451%21%2%18%7%227
200767%14%1%16%2%199
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Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201415%10%75%228
200712%6%82%200
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201440%24%26%9%211
200733%27%28%11%180
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Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201445%35%14%6%230
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Marital status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201442%10%15%2%31%230
200750%12%9%4%25%200
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Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201441%59%230
200744%56%201
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

Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201434%39%12%13%1%231
200725%43%19%11%1%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20147%36%56%1%231
20076%39%54%< 1%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%22%11%18%2%231
200745%17%10%26%2%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20149%14%8%69%< 1%231
20079%7%7%75%2%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%6%4%51%2%231
200732%11%5%50%2%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%27%10%11%3%231
200746%24%13%16%1%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201414%11%66%6%3%231
20079%13%70%5%3%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201419%78%< 1%3%231
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201422%15%9%53%1%231
200718%11%7%63%1%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201423%24%2%42%9%231
200725%24%1%43%8%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201469%22%9%231
200768%26%5%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201454%37%9%231
200747%44%9%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201425%28%47%231
200731%19%50%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201425%38%30%7%231
200730%43%23%4%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201441%52%2%5%231
200736%53%6%6%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201445%47%5%3%231
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201453%45%2%231
200761%35%4%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201467%25%5%3%231
200770%24%4%2%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201460%32%8%231
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201437%59%2%2%231
200732%65%1%2%201
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201428%30%6%32%3%231
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.