DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201424%40%26%10%884
200720%45%25%10%651
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%20%32%29%6%< 1%884
2007< 1%13%35%40%10%2%651
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201442%58%904
200745%55%662
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201453%19%2%19%7%870
200754%18%2%20%7%643
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201416%9%75%885
200714%10%76%650
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201446%22%21%12%790
200738%25%27%11%545
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201442%36%13%9%896
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201438%11%17%4%30%899
200749%9%16%5%21%657
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%903
200740%60%660
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201475%17%4%1%1%2%904
200780%14%2%1%2%2%662
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201447%28%11%11%3%904
200752%26%9%11%2%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201417%34%49%< 1%904
200718%33%48%1%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201422%10%6%62%< 1%904
200721%9%7%62%1%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%6%2%31%1%904
200764%6%2%27%1%662
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%11%8%18%1%904
200763%9%8%16%4%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201421%15%52%7%4%904
200719%15%56%6%4%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%68%2%2%904
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%11%6%42%1%904
200737%12%7%43%< 1%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily 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
201427%18%2%42%10%904
200726%20%2%39%13%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201469%22%9%904
200766%24%11%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201452%39%8%904
200749%41%10%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201423%27%50%904
200725%22%53%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201427%32%32%10%904
200726%38%28%8%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201446%45%4%5%904
200737%51%4%7%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%56%7%2%904
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201456%37%7%904
200752%39%9%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201469%24%4%4%904
200761%28%5%7%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201459%32%9%904
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily 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
201433%60%3%4%904
200725%65%4%6%662
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who pray at least daily 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
201430%29%5%31%4%904
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.