Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%16%11%32%2%7,556
200735%13%12%37%4%5,048
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who are ages…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week32%38%21%8%3,000
Once or twice a month44%34%15%6%1,172
Several times a year31%43%20%7%803
Seldom/never35%36%19%11%2,317
Don't know26%34%22%17%145
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week19%22%29%24%5%< 1%3,000
Once or twice a month31%23%25%18%4%< 1%1,172
Several times a year19%21%34%23%4%< 1%803
Seldom/never22%21%27%23%7%1%2,317
Don't know16%18%27%28%11%< 1%145
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week52%48%3,048
Once or twice a month55%45%1,191
Several times a year54%46%816
Seldom/never65%35%2,348
Don't know58%42%153
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week63%12%4%16%6%2,980
Once or twice a month69%10%5%11%5%1,179
Several times a year68%7%8%14%3%807
Seldom/never76%6%5%10%4%2,315
Don't know65%13%4%12%6%146
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Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week14%12%74%3,005
Once or twice a month11%12%77%1,176
Several times a year18%11%71%801
Seldom/never9%12%78%2,308
Don't know19%15%66%145
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week34%21%24%21%2,739
Once or twice a month31%19%27%22%1,085
Several times a year31%21%25%24%749
Seldom/never33%20%27%19%2,099
Don't know33%14%35%18%118
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Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week35%34%20%12%3,035
Once or twice a month35%34%20%11%1,189
Several times a year37%29%20%15%813
Seldom/never45%31%15%9%2,345
Don't know40%29%22%9%150
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Marital status among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week39%13%12%3%34%3,033
Once or twice a month33%12%10%2%43%1,187
Several times a year40%11%12%3%35%814
Seldom/never37%10%12%3%38%2,337
Don't know41%9%11%5%34%152
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%3,041
Once or twice a month26%74%1,186
Several times a year25%75%814
Seldom/never23%77%2,339
Don't know21%79%152
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve 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 week39%21%9%1%25%5%3,048
Once or twice a month23%26%13%< 1%32%5%1,191
Several times a year23%28%14%1%27%6%816
Seldom/never14%19%14%< 1%46%6%2,348
Don't know27%14%5%4%34%16%153
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Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week21%23%21%34%2%3,048
Once or twice a month10%25%29%36%< 1%1,191
Several times a year9%26%33%32%< 1%816
Seldom/never5%18%28%49%1%2,348
Don't know18%10%17%50%6%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week7%26%66%< 1%3,048
Once or twice a month4%29%67%< 1%1,191
Several times a year3%29%68%< 1%816
Seldom/never1%17%82%< 1%2,348
Don't know8%16%73%3%153
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Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%13%6%48%< 1%3,048
Once or twice a month17%12%9%62%< 1%1,191
Several times a year15%13%10%61%< 1%816
Seldom/never7%7%5%80%< 1%2,348
Don't know18%7%6%64%5%153
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%5%4%82%< 1%3,048
Once or twice a month3%4%4%88%< 1%1,191
Several times a year2%2%8%89%< 1%816
Seldom/never2%1%1%96%< 1%2,348
Don't know8%2%5%82%3%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%11%4%42%1%3,048
Once or twice a month22%16%7%55%1%1,191
Several times a year16%9%13%61%2%816
Seldom/never11%6%3%80%1%2,348
Don't know20%8%1%61%10%153
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week63%13%8%16%1%3,048
Once or twice a month48%26%11%14%< 1%1,191
Several times a year34%19%28%19%< 1%816
Seldom/never31%14%14%41%< 1%2,348
Don't know37%16%9%26%13%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week10%19%53%15%3%3,048
Once or twice a month5%21%55%18%1%1,191
Several times a year6%18%59%16%1%816
Seldom/never4%14%61%19%2%2,348
Don't know10%16%49%14%11%153
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week22%76%1%1%3,048
Once or twice a month19%79%1%1%1,191
Several times a year17%82%< 1%1%816
Seldom/never20%78%1%1%2,348
Don't know22%70%3%6%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week17%7%6%69%1%3,048
Once or twice a month7%7%7%79%< 1%1,191
Several times a year3%6%9%82%< 1%816
Seldom/never3%3%4%90%< 1%2,348
Don't know14%5%5%70%7%153
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Interpreting scripture among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWord 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 week13%11%1%68%7%3,048
Once or twice a month8%11%1%74%6%1,191
Several times a year9%12%1%72%6%816
Seldom/never6%10%< 1%76%7%2,348
Don't know15%4%1%63%17%153
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Belief in Heaven among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week42%48%10%3,048
Once or twice a month36%56%8%1,191
Several times a year40%51%9%816
Seldom/never31%60%9%2,348
Don't know30%53%17%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week31%61%8%3,048
Once or twice a month26%67%7%1,191
Several times a year29%63%8%816
Seldom/never23%69%8%2,348
Don't know25%59%16%153
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week20%24%56%3,048
Once or twice a month22%17%61%1,191
Several times a year25%20%55%816
Seldom/never28%23%49%2,348
Don't know15%34%51%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week18%35%41%7%3,048
Once or twice a month16%37%41%6%1,191
Several times a year18%40%36%5%816
Seldom/never20%35%36%9%2,348
Don't know18%21%33%28%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%47%4%4%3,048
Once or twice a month45%49%3%2%1,191
Several times a year46%48%2%4%816
Seldom/never50%43%2%4%2,348
Don't know34%44%10%12%153
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 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%59%4%2%3,048
Once or twice a month34%61%3%2%1,191
Several times a year36%61%2%2%816
Seldom/never39%55%4%2%2,348
Don't know30%54%11%5%153
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Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week71%24%5%3,048
Once or twice a month76%22%2%1,191
Several times a year76%21%3%816
Seldom/never73%23%4%2,348
Don't know61%24%15%153
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Views about homosexuality among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week81%13%3%2%3,048
Once or twice a month87%8%3%2%1,191
Several times a year86%10%1%3%816
Seldom/never81%13%3%2%2,348
Don't know70%12%7%10%153
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Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week77%17%6%3,048
Once or twice a month82%13%5%1,191
Several times a year80%15%5%816
Seldom/never77%17%6%2,348
Don't know64%19%17%153
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Views about environmental regulation among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter 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 week26%68%3%3%3,048
Once or twice a month23%73%2%1%1,191
Several times a year28%67%1%3%816
Seldom/never30%65%2%2%2,348
Don't know24%62%5%9%153
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Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of the Unaffiliated who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%18%5%18%3%3,048
Once or twice a month68%12%3%14%2%1,191
Several times a year63%18%5%13%1%816
Seldom/never69%11%4%13%3%2,348
Don't know49%11%13%17%9%153
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.