DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201449%28%14%8%1,148
200746%28%15%11%562
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201429%30%19%17%5%< 1%1,148
2007< 1%38%25%23%11%3%562
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201452%48%1,152
200762%38%567
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201465%10%4%15%6%1,141
200773%8%4%11%4%563
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Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%15%75%1,130
20078%10%82%563
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Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201446%39%10%5%1,149
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Marital status among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201416%16%16%4%47%1,148
200719%16%18%6%41%566
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Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201425%75%1,149
200727%73%567
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201421%21%15%< 1%37%5%1,152
200726%26%12%1%26%9%567
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Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
20148%23%24%44%1%1,152
200710%21%26%42%< 1%567
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Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%19%79%< 1%1,152
20071%16%83%< 1%567
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Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201417%9%7%67%< 1%1,152
200717%11%9%63%1%567
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%3%3%92%< 1%1,152
20072%2%3%93%1%567
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Frequency of meditation among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201426%11%4%57%1%1,152
200728%7%5%58%1%567
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201437%16%9%36%1%1,152
200730%10%12%45%3%567
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201453%14%9%24%< 1%1,152
200745%14%13%27%1%567
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20142%19%60%18%1%1,152
20073%16%69%10%2%567
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201416%82%1%1%1,152
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Frequency of reading scripture among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20146%4%6%83%< 1%1,152
20074%5%5%86%< 1%567
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201432%57%11%1,152
200731%55%13%567
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Belief in Hell among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201423%68%9%1,152
200724%66%10%567
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201417%26%57%1,152
200716%25%59%567
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Political ideology among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201418%32%41%9%1,152
200716%34%42%8%567
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Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201445%48%3%4%1,152
200731%57%6%6%567
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Views about government aid to the poor among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201431%65%3%2%1,152
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Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201474%23%3%1,152
200772%24%4%567
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Views about homosexuality among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201487%9%2%2%1,152
200775%16%5%3%567
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Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201481%14%5%1,152
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Views about environmental regulation among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201427%69%2%2%1,152
200720%74%3%3%567
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Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of less than $30,000 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
201467%11%5%15%2%1,152
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