Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are ages…
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Generational cohort
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Younger Millennial
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
462
Older Millennial
59%
41%
< 1%
< 1%
522
Generation X
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
670
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
84%
16%
945
Silent
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…
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Generational cohort
Men
Women
Sample size
Younger Millennial
53%
47%
462
Older Millennial
58%
42%
522
Generation X
54%
46%
670
Baby Boomer
56%
44%
945
Silent
60%
40%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…
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Generational cohort
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Younger Millennial
59%
11%
8%
17%
5%
461
Older Millennial
66%
8%
7%
15%
4%
517
Generation X
74%
6%
5%
12%
3%
660
Baby Boomer
83%
3%
5%
6%
3%
922
Silent
87%
4%
1%
5%
3%
302
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…
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Generational cohort
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Younger Millennial
10%
22%
68%
453
Older Millennial
16%
10%
74%
512
Generation X
15%
9%
76%
654
Baby Boomer
10%
10%
80%
937
Silent
10%
15%
75%
300
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have a household income of…
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Generational cohort
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Younger Millennial
40%
22%
22%
16%
387
Older Millennial
39%
26%
24%
11%
491
Generation X
22%
21%
31%
26%
629
Baby Boomer
23%
19%
29%
29%
854
Silent
36%
21%
26%
17%
259
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have completed…
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Generational cohort
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Younger Millennial
50%
41%
8%
1%
461
Older Millennial
31%
35%
24%
10%
522
Generation X
34%
31%
20%
16%
669
Baby Boomer
32%
33%
18%
17%
938
Silent
43%
17%
20%
20%
304
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…
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Generational cohort
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Younger Millennial
6%
10%
< 1%
< 1%
84%
461
Older Millennial
30%
16%
6%
1%
48%
521
Generation X
52%
11%
15%
1%
21%
669
Baby Boomer
58%
7%
18%
5%
12%
943
Silent
58%
3%
13%
19%
6%
304
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…
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Generational cohort
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Younger Millennial
10%
90%
461
Older Millennial
37%
63%
521
Generation X
46%
54%
668
Baby Boomer
8%
92%
943
Silent
2%
98%
302
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 God among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they…
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Generational cohort
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Younger Millennial
12%
21%
19%
< 1%
43%
5%
462
Older Millennial
15%
26%
16%
1%
34%
7%
522
Generation X
22%
29%
14%
1%
27%
7%
670
Baby Boomer
24%
25%
14%
1%
29%
8%
945
Silent
16%
20%
16%
3%
38%
8%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
< 1%
< 1%
53%
46%
< 1%
462
Older Millennial
< 1%
< 1%
50%
48%
2%
522
Generation X
< 1%
< 1%
50%
48%
2%
670
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
44%
54%
3%
945
Silent
< 1%
< 1%
34%
62%
4%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend religious services…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
2%
25%
73%
< 1%
462
Older Millennial
1%
18%
81%
< 1%
522
Generation X
1%
18%
81%
< 1%
670
Baby Boomer
1%
15%
84%
< 1%
945
Silent
< 1%
10%
88%
1%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who pray…
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Generational cohort
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
7%
10%
8%
76%
< 1%
462
Older Millennial
8%
9%
7%
75%
< 1%
522
Generation X
13%
10%
7%
69%
< 1%
670
Baby Boomer
14%
8%
6%
71%
1%
945
Silent
13%
5%
5%
75%
1%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend prayer group…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
2%
1%
4%
93%
< 1%
462
Older Millennial
1%
2%
2%
95%
< 1%
522
Generation X
2%
2%
2%
94%
< 1%
670
Baby Boomer
2%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
945
Silent
1%
< 1%
< 1%
97%
1%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who meditate…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
17%
10%
3%
69%
1%
462
Older Millennial
20%
12%
4%
63%
1%
522
Generation X
26%
11%
5%
57%
1%
670
Baby Boomer
25%
8%
5%
61%
1%
945
Silent
24%
5%
6%
62%
2%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
33%
23%
10%
33%
1%
462
Older Millennial
36%
15%
12%
36%
1%
522
Generation X
36%
13%
14%
35%
2%
670
Baby Boomer
39%
11%
10%
37%
3%
945
Silent
30%
11%
8%
46%
5%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
49%
18%
11%
22%
< 1%
462
Older Millennial
39%
18%
16%
27%
< 1%
522
Generation X
36%
16%
16%
32%
< 1%
670
Baby Boomer
45%
13%
12%
29%
1%
945
Silent
36%
10%
10%
41%
2%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Generational cohort
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
3%
20%
57%
18%
1%
462
Older Millennial
3%
16%
66%
15%
1%
522
Generation X
2%
15%
65%
16%
2%
670
Baby Boomer
2%
16%
65%
14%
3%
945
Silent
2%
14%
62%
21%
1%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say…
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Generational cohort
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
13%
86%
1%
1%
462
Older Millennial
19%
80%
1%
< 1%
522
Generation X
22%
77%
1%
1%
670
Baby Boomer
23%
74%
2%
1%
945
Silent
17%
80%
1%
3%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who read scripture…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
3%
3%
3%
91%
< 1%
462
Older Millennial
4%
4%
6%
86%
< 1%
522
Generation X
5%
4%
4%
86%
1%
670
Baby Boomer
5%
1%
3%
91%
< 1%
945
Silent
2%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say the holy scripture is…
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Generational cohort
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
5%
9%
< 1%
80%
5%
462
Older Millennial
6%
7%
< 1%
78%
9%
522
Generation X
4%
10%
< 1%
78%
8%
670
Baby Boomer
4%
7%
1%
80%
8%
945
Silent
3%
9%
< 1%
81%
7%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in heaven
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Generational cohort
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
36%
55%
9%
462
Older Millennial
33%
56%
10%
522
Generation X
32%
55%
13%
670
Baby Boomer
28%
59%
12%
945
Silent
20%
65%
15%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in hell
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Generational cohort
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
28%
64%
7%
462
Older Millennial
26%
64%
9%
522
Generation X
19%
69%
12%
670
Baby Boomer
18%
72%
10%
945
Silent
8%
83%
9%
305
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.
Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Younger Millennial
22%
24%
54%
462
Older Millennial
24%
29%
46%
522
Generation X
25%
24%
51%
670
Baby Boomer
26%
20%
54%
945
Silent
24%
14%
62%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…
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Generational cohort
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
20%
33%
38%
9%
462
Older Millennial
14%
36%
39%
11%
522
Generation X
17%
40%
34%
9%
670
Baby Boomer
18%
33%
41%
8%
945
Silent
20%
33%
40%
7%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who would rather have…
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Generational cohort
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
42%
54%
3%
2%
462
Older Millennial
48%
43%
3%
6%
522
Generation X
50%
42%
3%
4%
670
Baby Boomer
53%
39%
3%
5%
945
Silent
53%
34%
6%
7%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say government aid to the poor…
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Generational cohort
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
38%
56%
5%
1%
462
Older Millennial
42%
53%
2%
2%
522
Generation X
42%
53%
4%
2%
670
Baby Boomer
36%
57%
5%
3%
945
Silent
38%
55%
4%
3%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be…
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Generational cohort
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
70%
27%
3%
462
Older Millennial
74%
22%
4%
522
Generation X
76%
20%
4%
670
Baby Boomer
81%
13%
6%
945
Silent
78%
18%
4%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say homosexuality…
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Generational cohort
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
91%
6%
1%
1%
462
Older Millennial
86%
9%
3%
2%
522
Generation X
81%
12%
4%
3%
670
Baby Boomer
79%
15%
3%
4%
945
Silent
74%
18%
5%
4%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …same-sex marriage
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Generational cohort
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
88%
9%
3%
462
Older Millennial
86%
10%
5%
522
Generation X
77%
16%
7%
670
Baby Boomer
75%
17%
8%
945
Silent
70%
20%
10%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say…
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Generational cohort
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
26%
70%
1%
3%
462
Older Millennial
22%
73%
3%
3%
522
Generation X
30%
67%
2%
2%
670
Baby Boomer
29%
67%
2%
2%
945
Silent
29%
63%
5%
3%
305
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 not important) by generational group
% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say humans…
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Generational cohort
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
75%
9%
2%
12%
2%
462
Older Millennial
68%
15%
3%
11%
3%
522
Generation X
64%
14%
6%
12%
4%
670
Baby Boomer
68%
13%
5%
10%
4%
945
Silent
65%
6%
8%
16%
5%
305
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.