DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201464%36%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,563
2007< 1%75%25%< 1%< 1%< 1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201458%42%1,563
200763%37%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201464%8%8%16%4%1,552
200775%5%6%10%3%679
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%19%70%1,550
20077%12%81%680
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201437%24%25%15%1,427
200733%25%28%14%597
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%42%17%4%1,562
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201410%15%3%< 1%72%1,560
200719%16%3%< 1%61%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201413%87%1,561
200723%77%685
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God 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
201411%18%16%< 1%49%6%1,563
200720%26%13%1%31%10%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
20144%17%31%47%< 1%1,563
20076%21%31%42%< 1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%24%74%< 1%1,563
20071%21%78%< 1%686
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20148%6%6%79%< 1%1,563
200710%9%9%72%< 1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20141%2%3%93%< 1%1,563
20072%1%2%95%1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%12%5%63%1%1,563
200722%8%5%64%< 1%686
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God 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
201436%20%9%34%1%1,563
200728%13%12%46%2%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God 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
201454%18%11%17%< 1%1,563
200743%16%14%26%1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20141%23%53%21%1%1,563
20072%21%65%11%1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201413%87%< 1%< 1%1,563
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20143%4%6%87%< 1%1,563
20074%4%6%86%< 1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201426%65%8%1,563
200730%57%13%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201419%74%7%1,563
200721%69%10%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201419%21%61%1,563
200717%19%64%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201413%35%45%6%1,563
200713%34%46%8%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201446%49%2%3%1,563
200732%62%2%4%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%61%3%1%1,563
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201479%19%2%1,563
200773%24%3%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201495%4%1%1%1,563
200784%11%3%2%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201492%6%2%1,563
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God 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
201422%74%2%2%1,563
200721%77%1%1%686
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 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated 18-29 year olds who say the holy scripture is not the word of God 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
201478%11%3%7%1%1,563
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.