Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%19%14%12%1%1,474
200748%17%14%21%< 1%826
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who are ages…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week41%33%17%9%795
Once or twice a month42%35%15%7%264
Several times a year31%42%17%10%205
Seldom/never32%39%14%15%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week27%25%22%21%5%< 1%795
Once or twice a month26%27%25%17%5%< 1%264
Several times a year20%23%30%20%6%1%205
Seldom/never21%21%29%18%11%< 1%181
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Gender composition among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMenWomenSample size
At least once a week64%36%808
Once or twice a month60%40%266
Several times a year65%35%210
Seldom/never52%48%183
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Racial and ethnic composition among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week78%4%4%9%6%794
Once or twice a month81%3%5%9%2%263
Several times a year80%3%5%9%3%209
Seldom/never82%2%4%8%3%181
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Immigrant status among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week7%15%78%802
Once or twice a month10%14%77%264
Several times a year11%14%76%209
Seldom/never6%17%77%183
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Income distribution among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week24%20%28%28%747
Once or twice a month25%16%28%31%252
Several times a year17%13%37%33%194
Seldom/never14%24%36%26%166
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Educational distribution among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who have completed…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week21%39%24%15%808
Once or twice a month23%34%26%17%266
Several times a year21%28%35%16%210
Seldom/never30%31%19%20%183
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Marital status among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week32%12%12%2%43%804
Once or twice a month38%11%11%2%39%266
Several times a year41%9%10%3%36%210
Seldom/never41%10%9%3%37%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week19%81%807
Once or twice a month24%76%266
Several times a year27%73%209
Seldom/never24%76%181
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say they…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieve 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
At least once a week9%21%17%1%38%14%808
Once or twice a month5%17%19%< 1%45%14%266
Several times a year5%19%22%< 1%42%12%210
Seldom/never9%22%8%< 1%49%12%183
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Importance of religion in one's life among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week5%17%30%48%1%808
Once or twice a month3%10%41%45%2%266
Several times a year2%9%38%52%< 1%210
Seldom/never2%15%19%64%1%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week2%20%77%1%808
Once or twice a month1%19%79%< 1%266
Several times a year1%13%85%< 1%210
Seldom/never1%14%85%< 1%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who pray…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week10%6%7%76%< 1%808
Once or twice a month3%2%8%86%< 1%266
Several times a year7%4%3%85%< 1%210
Seldom/never11%2%3%85%< 1%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week2%2%3%93%< 1%808
Once or twice a month1%1%2%96%< 1%266
Several times a year< 1%1%1%98%< 1%210
Seldom/never3%1%< 1%96%< 1%183
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Frequency of meditation among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who meditate…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%14%8%45%1%808
Once or twice a month12%14%6%68%< 1%266
Several times a year19%9%10%62%< 1%210
Seldom/never13%5%3%78%2%183
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%21%9%23%1%808
Once or twice a month28%26%12%33%1%266
Several times a year19%10%27%42%1%210
Seldom/never29%11%7%51%2%183
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week1%29%49%19%2%808
Once or twice a month< 1%26%55%17%1%266
Several times a year1%19%58%22%1%210
Seldom/never1%12%70%16%1%183
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week15%83%1%1%808
Once or twice a month14%85%1%< 1%266
Several times a year15%82%2%< 1%210
Seldom/never20%79%1%< 1%183
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Frequency of reading scripture among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week5%6%8%82%< 1%808
Once or twice a month3%2%4%92%< 1%266
Several times a year< 1%2%5%93%< 1%210
Seldom/never1%4%2%92%1%183
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Interpreting scripture among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWord 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
At least once a week1%2%< 1%91%5%808
Once or twice a month2%1%< 1%95%2%266
Several times a year< 1%3%< 1%88%9%210
Seldom/never< 1%1%1%91%7%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week14%73%13%808
Once or twice a month11%76%13%266
Several times a year12%79%8%210
Seldom/never22%71%8%183
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Belief in Hell among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who …in hell

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week9%81%10%808
Once or twice a month6%84%9%266
Several times a year10%83%8%210
Seldom/never15%79%6%183
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week20%17%63%808
Once or twice a month18%8%74%266
Several times a year20%14%66%210
Seldom/never30%17%53%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%37%50%3%808
Once or twice a month13%40%45%2%266
Several times a year10%45%42%3%210
Seldom/never14%43%36%7%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%42%4%5%808
Once or twice a month44%48%4%4%266
Several times a year50%44%4%3%210
Seldom/never60%33%3%4%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week28%66%3%3%808
Once or twice a month25%69%5%1%266
Several times a year25%71%2%1%210
Seldom/never40%52%2%6%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%12%3%808
Once or twice a month88%11%1%266
Several times a year89%7%4%210
Seldom/never89%10%1%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week95%4%1%1%808
Once or twice a month93%5%1%1%266
Several times a year91%5%3%1%210
Seldom/never91%5%1%2%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week92%6%2%808
Once or twice a month92%4%4%266
Several times a year88%8%4%210
Seldom/never88%9%3%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStricter 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
At least once a week21%76%1%1%808
Once or twice a month18%79%2%1%266
Several times a year18%79%2%< 1%210
Seldom/never23%72%2%2%183
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 agnostics by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of agnostics who say humans…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week83%8%4%2%2%808
Once or twice a month85%8%5%1%< 1%266
Several times a year88%5%4%3%< 1%210
Seldom/never76%10%3%8%3%183
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.