DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%270
Older Millennial62%38%< 1%< 1%376
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%506
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%90%10%650
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial50%50%270
Older Millennial51%49%376
Generation X55%45%506
Baby Boomer51%49%650
Silent41%59%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial39%19%4%28%10%265
Older Millennial45%24%4%22%5%368
Generation X52%18%3%21%6%495
Baby Boomer67%15%3%8%6%633
Silent76%10%< 1%12%3%161
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial9%22%69%267
Older Millennial19%10%71%365
Generation X23%4%73%496
Baby Boomer11%6%83%643
Silent11%10%80%160
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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 Millennial51%20%22%7%221
Older Millennial52%20%22%6%346
Generation X44%19%23%13%459
Baby Boomer44%23%17%16%583
Silent54%24%12%11%131
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial59%35%5%1%270
Older Millennial49%33%13%5%376
Generation X52%28%14%6%504
Baby Boomer57%26%11%6%649
Silent64%19%9%8%165
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial5%14%3%< 1%78%270
Older Millennial30%21%7%< 1%42%375
Generation X47%12%16%2%22%506
Baby Boomer51%8%22%7%13%644
Silent40%5%19%31%5%165
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial19%81%269
Older Millennial49%51%375
Generation X48%52%503
Baby Boomer14%86%650
Silent1%99%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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 Millennial53%30%9%< 1%5%3%270
Older Millennial59%26%10%1%3%2%376
Generation X60%29%6%1%3%1%506
Baby Boomer62%28%6%< 1%1%3%650
Silent57%26%6%2%8%2%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial30%70%< 1%< 1%< 1%270
Older Millennial36%64%< 1%< 1%< 1%376
Generation X41%59%< 1%< 1%< 1%506
Baby Boomer43%57%< 1%< 1%< 1%650
Silent49%51%< 1%< 1%< 1%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial12%49%38%< 1%270
Older Millennial11%44%45%1%376
Generation X9%38%53%< 1%506
Baby Boomer13%34%53%< 1%650
Silent9%30%59%2%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial37%22%11%28%1%270
Older Millennial42%20%12%26%1%376
Generation X48%22%9%20%1%506
Baby Boomer48%21%8%22%< 1%650
Silent51%15%5%25%4%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial13%8%11%67%< 1%270
Older Millennial11%10%5%73%< 1%376
Generation X13%8%7%72%< 1%506
Baby Boomer11%5%6%78%< 1%650
Silent15%2%8%75%1%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial25%11%5%57%2%270
Older Millennial30%13%2%54%1%376
Generation X36%8%5%50%1%506
Baby Boomer39%7%4%48%2%650
Silent46%8%3%39%4%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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 Millennial43%25%11%20%< 1%270
Older Millennial52%16%9%22%2%376
Generation X51%14%11%23%2%506
Baby Boomer52%12%12%22%2%650
Silent50%12%10%27%2%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial50%16%9%24%< 1%270
Older Millennial45%17%10%26%2%376
Generation X43%16%11%31%< 1%506
Baby Boomer47%12%11%27%2%650
Silent36%12%12%37%3%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial12%17%56%12%3%270
Older Millennial21%15%49%11%4%376
Generation X16%11%61%9%3%506
Baby Boomer20%12%56%8%3%650
Silent21%10%57%7%5%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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 Millennial21%76%1%1%270
Older Millennial26%72%1%1%376
Generation X28%69%2%1%506
Baby Boomer27%69%1%3%650
Silent30%64%3%3%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial17%18%8%56%< 1%270
Older Millennial23%9%6%60%2%376
Generation X24%12%8%57%< 1%506
Baby Boomer22%8%10%59%1%650
Silent21%6%11%60%2%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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 Millennial17%29%3%44%7%270
Older Millennial24%21%1%46%8%376
Generation X30%21%1%36%11%506
Baby Boomer24%26%2%37%11%650
Silent29%17%3%39%12%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial76%17%7%270
Older Millennial71%21%8%376
Generation X75%17%8%506
Baby Boomer72%18%10%650
Silent55%28%17%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial60%34%6%270
Older Millennial57%36%7%376
Generation X59%33%8%506
Baby Boomer50%38%12%650
Silent37%51%12%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial29%26%46%270
Older Millennial23%30%47%376
Generation X28%30%42%506
Baby Boomer27%24%49%650
Silent35%20%45%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial24%38%27%10%270
Older Millennial22%33%31%13%376
Generation X26%39%26%9%506
Baby Boomer30%36%26%8%650
Silent31%31%27%11%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial41%56%1%2%270
Older Millennial37%57%3%3%376
Generation X46%47%3%4%506
Baby Boomer51%41%4%3%650
Silent54%37%1%8%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial46%48%3%4%270
Older Millennial38%56%5%1%376
Generation X44%48%6%2%506
Baby Boomer40%56%3%1%650
Silent44%50%1%5%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial47%49%4%270
Older Millennial51%43%6%376
Generation X57%37%6%506
Baby Boomer63%32%5%650
Silent52%39%9%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial85%11%3%1%270
Older Millennial76%18%3%3%376
Generation X67%24%3%5%506
Baby Boomer65%25%4%6%650
Silent52%35%9%4%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial73%22%5%270
Older Millennial68%25%7%376
Generation X58%31%11%506
Baby Boomer56%35%9%650
Silent35%50%15%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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 Millennial37%55%3%5%270
Older Millennial31%62%4%3%376
Generation X34%60%3%3%506
Baby Boomer38%55%2%5%650
Silent46%41%3%10%166
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by generational group

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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 Millennial42%26%3%26%3%270
Older Millennial37%29%5%26%3%376
Generation X31%25%6%35%2%506
Baby Boomer29%26%6%33%6%650
Silent25%33%5%28%8%166
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.