Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic15%12%27%35%11%1%1,093
Evangelical Protestant15%16%28%30%10%1%1,313
Historically Black Protestant17%11%34%33%6%< 1%286
Jewish20%12%28%25%12%3%142
Mainline Protestant13%12%25%35%14%2%966
Mormon15%22%33%25%5%< 1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")24%24%29%19%4%< 1%1,175
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%654
Older Millennial59%41%< 1%< 1%768
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,247
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%86%14%1,914
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%763
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial49%51%654
Older Millennial49%51%768
Generation X49%51%1,247
Baby Boomer49%51%1,914
Silent42%58%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial58%10%6%20%5%651
Older Millennial65%9%7%14%4%763
Generation X67%12%4%14%4%1,224
Baby Boomer74%11%3%9%3%1,894
Silent86%6%1%5%2%757
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial14%17%68%646
Older Millennial18%11%71%763
Generation X17%7%76%1,232
Baby Boomer11%6%83%1,901
Silent7%9%84%759
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 Millennial36%20%29%15%560
Older Millennial34%25%28%12%723
Generation X20%19%31%30%1,166
Baby Boomer26%19%29%26%1,765
Silent42%22%24%12%628
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial44%45%10%2%654
Older Millennial25%36%26%14%767
Generation X28%31%23%17%1,243
Baby Boomer39%31%17%14%1,914
Silent50%24%15%11%761
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.

Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial6%9%1%< 1%85%653
Older Millennial40%15%7%< 1%37%766
Generation X64%7%14%1%14%1,244
Baby Boomer63%4%20%5%8%1,912
Silent56%2%11%27%4%763
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial8%92%653
Older Millennial47%53%767
Generation X64%36%1,244
Baby Boomer14%86%1,913
Silent2%98%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 Millennial51%21%8%< 1%17%3%654
Older Millennial55%21%7%< 1%15%3%768
Generation X63%20%5%< 1%9%2%1,247
Baby Boomer65%23%4%1%6%2%1,914
Silent66%21%3%1%7%2%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial40%28%16%15%< 1%654
Older Millennial43%27%16%14%< 1%768
Generation X52%25%12%10%1%1,247
Baby Boomer56%27%10%6%1%1,914
Silent62%23%7%8%1%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial34%36%30%< 1%654
Older Millennial28%35%37%< 1%768
Generation X36%35%28%< 1%1,247
Baby Boomer38%36%26%< 1%1,914
Silent49%27%24%1%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial41%19%6%34%< 1%654
Older Millennial43%17%9%30%< 1%768
Generation X54%18%7%21%1%1,247
Baby Boomer58%19%6%17%1%1,914
Silent64%14%6%15%1%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial22%14%9%55%< 1%654
Older Millennial16%12%9%63%1%768
Generation X24%13%8%54%< 1%1,247
Baby Boomer24%11%8%56%1%1,914
Silent26%11%8%54%2%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial24%12%5%59%< 1%654
Older Millennial31%10%4%55%< 1%768
Generation X38%10%5%45%1%1,247
Baby Boomer38%12%5%44%1%1,914
Silent52%14%3%30%1%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 Millennial44%28%14%13%1%654
Older Millennial49%24%11%15%1%768
Generation X55%22%9%11%2%1,247
Baby Boomer56%21%10%12%1%1,914
Silent59%19%8%12%2%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

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

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial22%16%48%13%1%654
Older Millennial24%12%52%9%2%768
Generation X35%11%44%9%2%1,247
Baby Boomer38%8%45%8%2%1,914
Silent38%7%44%8%2%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 Millennial23%75%1%1%654
Older Millennial28%69%2%1%768
Generation X36%62%1%1%1,247
Baby Boomer38%60%1%1%1,914
Silent34%63%1%1%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial27%15%10%48%< 1%654
Older Millennial30%12%7%51%< 1%768
Generation X35%13%9%43%< 1%1,247
Baby Boomer34%12%10%43%< 1%1,914
Silent38%13%6%43%< 1%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 Millennial19%35%2%40%3%654
Older Millennial20%27%2%46%5%768
Generation X29%28%2%34%7%1,247
Baby Boomer33%29%2%29%7%1,914
Silent33%29%2%29%6%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial69%25%6%654
Older Millennial68%26%6%768
Generation X71%22%6%1,247
Baby Boomer77%16%7%1,914
Silent74%17%8%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial59%34%7%654
Older Millennial55%39%6%768
Generation X59%33%7%1,247
Baby Boomer60%31%9%1,914
Silent56%35%9%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial38%13%49%654
Older Millennial34%18%48%768
Generation X39%17%45%1,247
Baby Boomer42%12%46%1,914
Silent45%10%45%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial29%37%28%6%654
Older Millennial26%38%29%7%768
Generation X36%37%24%3%1,247
Baby Boomer42%34%21%3%1,914
Silent44%33%19%4%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial46%52%1%2%654
Older Millennial46%48%2%4%768
Generation X56%40%2%2%1,247
Baby Boomer56%37%3%4%1,914
Silent58%34%3%5%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial43%54%2%1%654
Older Millennial39%55%4%3%768
Generation X48%46%5%2%1,247
Baby Boomer44%51%4%2%1,914
Silent49%45%3%3%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial55%43%2%654
Older Millennial58%40%2%768
Generation X55%42%3%1,247
Baby Boomer57%40%3%1,914
Silent52%43%5%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial75%21%2%1%654
Older Millennial75%20%2%3%768
Generation X65%29%4%3%1,247
Baby Boomer59%35%3%3%1,914
Silent51%40%4%5%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial70%27%3%654
Older Millennial69%27%4%768
Generation X57%36%7%1,247
Baby Boomer48%45%6%1,914
Silent40%51%9%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 Millennial30%67%2%2%654
Older Millennial29%66%2%3%768
Generation X36%60%2%2%1,247
Baby Boomer40%56%2%2%1,914
Silent45%48%3%4%763
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 once or twice a month by generational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 Millennial45%26%2%26%1%654
Older Millennial42%27%4%25%2%768
Generation X34%24%3%35%4%1,247
Baby Boomer30%28%4%35%3%1,914
Silent30%22%4%37%7%763
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.