Generational cohort among Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
18-29
62%
38%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,491
30-49
< 1%
23%
77%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,048
50-64
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
2,463
65+
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
34%
60%
6%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
18-29
56%
44%
2,491
30-49
58%
42%
3,048
50-64
55%
45%
2,463
65+
57%
43%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
18-29
58%
11%
11%
16%
5%
2,462
30-49
65%
9%
9%
13%
5%
2,991
50-64
78%
7%
5%
6%
5%
2,409
65+
85%
4%
4%
5%
2%
1,790
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
18-29
15%
19%
66%
2,455
30-49
20%
9%
71%
2,994
50-64
13%
8%
79%
2,438
65+
11%
18%
71%
1,791
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
41%
22%
23%
14%
2,185
30-49
28%
19%
29%
25%
2,845
50-64
27%
17%
28%
29%
2,230
65+
32%
19%
27%
23%
1,538
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
18-29
41%
38%
16%
5%
2,488
30-49
31%
29%
22%
18%
3,044
50-64
34%
28%
20%
18%
2,449
65+
35%
23%
20%
22%
1,817
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.
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
18-29
17%
83%
2,486
30-49
48%
52%
3,039
50-64
15%
85%
2,459
65+
4%
96%
1,820
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.
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
18-29
15%
25%
27%
33%
1%
2,491
30-49
18%
24%
23%
33%
1%
3,048
50-64
21%
25%
22%
30%
2%
2,463
65+
20%
20%
19%
39%
2%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
8%
31%
61%
< 1%
2,491
30-49
7%
27%
65%
< 1%
3,048
50-64
10%
25%
64%
1%
2,463
65+
9%
21%
69%
1%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
18-29
20%
11%
7%
61%
< 1%
2,491
30-49
25%
12%
8%
54%
1%
3,048
50-64
29%
13%
7%
50%
1%
2,463
65+
24%
8%
6%
61%
2%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
6%
5%
6%
83%
< 1%
2,491
30-49
7%
5%
5%
82%
< 1%
3,048
50-64
8%
4%
5%
83%
< 1%
2,463
65+
8%
3%
4%
84%
1%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
25%
11%
5%
58%
1%
2,491
30-49
31%
10%
5%
53%
1%
3,048
50-64
35%
8%
5%
51%
2%
2,463
65+
32%
7%
6%
52%
3%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
40%
19%
10%
29%
1%
2,491
30-49
43%
14%
12%
28%
2%
3,048
50-64
46%
13%
11%
28%
2%
2,463
65+
38%
12%
10%
36%
3%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
51%
18%
11%
19%
1%
2,491
30-49
44%
17%
14%
24%
1%
3,048
50-64
50%
14%
12%
22%
2%
2,463
65+
44%
12%
13%
28%
2%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
7%
21%
52%
18%
2%
2,491
30-49
9%
16%
57%
16%
2%
3,048
50-64
10%
17%
55%
15%
3%
2,463
65+
10%
16%
55%
16%
4%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
15%
83%
1%
1%
2,491
30-49
22%
75%
2%
1%
3,048
50-64
23%
73%
2%
2%
2,463
65+
22%
75%
1%
1%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
11%
8%
6%
75%
< 1%
2,491
30-49
12%
7%
7%
73%
1%
3,048
50-64
13%
5%
7%
74%
1%
2,463
65+
10%
4%
6%
79%
1%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
9%
12%
1%
72%
6%
2,491
30-49
12%
12%
1%
68%
8%
3,048
50-64
11%
13%
2%
66%
9%
2,463
65+
9%
10%
1%
70%
10%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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18-29
41%
50%
8%
2,491
30-49
40%
50%
9%
3,048
50-64
40%
50%
11%
2,463
65+
27%
61%
13%
1,823
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.
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.
Party affiliation among Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
18-29
21%
24%
56%
2,491
30-49
23%
24%
53%
3,048
50-64
25%
19%
56%
2,463
65+
23%
14%
63%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
18-29
16%
35%
40%
8%
2,491
30-49
17%
37%
38%
8%
3,048
50-64
20%
34%
39%
6%
2,463
65+
20%
31%
42%
6%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
18-29
42%
52%
3%
4%
2,491
30-49
46%
46%
4%
4%
3,048
50-64
48%
44%
4%
4%
2,463
65+
45%
43%
5%
7%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
34%
60%
4%
2%
2,491
30-49
36%
58%
4%
2%
3,048
50-64
34%
60%
4%
2%
2,463
65+
31%
61%
4%
4%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
18-29
70%
27%
3%
2,491
30-49
72%
23%
5%
3,048
50-64
78%
18%
4%
2,463
65+
78%
17%
5%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
18-29
88%
9%
2%
2%
2,491
30-49
80%
15%
3%
3%
3,048
50-64
77%
16%
3%
4%
2,463
65+
75%
19%
4%
3%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
18-29
84%
12%
4%
2,491
30-49
76%
18%
7%
3,048
50-64
72%
21%
7%
2,463
65+
68%
23%
9%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians who say…
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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
Sample size
18-29
25%
70%
2%
3%
2,491
30-49
26%
69%
3%
2%
3,048
50-64
29%
66%
3%
3%
2,463
65+
29%
64%
2%
4%
1,823
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 Non-Christians by age group
% of Non-Christians 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
18-29
65%
15%
4%
14%
2%
2,491
30-49
61%
15%
5%
17%
3%
3,048
50-64
56%
17%
5%
17%
4%
2,463
65+
62%
12%
5%
16%
5%
1,823
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.