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.
Age distribution among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who are ages…
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Importance of religion in one's life
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
25%
40%
25%
10%
801
Somewhat important
36%
37%
21%
7%
1,482
Not too important
39%
37%
17%
6%
1,894
Not at all important
34%
37%
18%
11%
3,189
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 the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
14%
20%
32%
28%
6%
< 1%
801
Somewhat important
21%
23%
29%
23%
4%
< 1%
1,482
Not too important
26%
23%
27%
20%
4%
< 1%
1,894
Not at all important
23%
21%
28%
22%
7%
1%
3,189
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
51%
49%
826
Somewhat important
54%
46%
1,498
Not too important
54%
46%
1,924
Not at all important
62%
38%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
44%
24%
3%
24%
5%
800
Somewhat important
63%
12%
4%
15%
6%
1,468
Not too important
72%
6%
7%
11%
4%
1,904
Not at all important
77%
4%
5%
10%
3%
3,185
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
21%
7%
72%
804
Somewhat important
12%
12%
76%
1,469
Not too important
12%
13%
75%
1,896
Not at all important
11%
13%
76%
3,193
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who have a household income of…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Very important
54%
20%
15%
10%
704
Somewhat important
41%
21%
24%
14%
1,345
Not too important
28%
21%
29%
22%
1,744
Not at all important
25%
19%
29%
27%
2,940
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who have completed…
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Importance of religion in one's life
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
59%
28%
10%
3%
821
Somewhat important
48%
30%
14%
8%
1,494
Not too important
31%
37%
20%
12%
1,919
Not at all important
31%
32%
22%
15%
3,225
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
38%
9%
15%
5%
32%
817
Somewhat important
35%
15%
12%
3%
34%
1,493
Not too important
38%
10%
10%
2%
40%
1,916
Not at all important
38%
11%
11%
3%
37%
3,223
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 importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
34%
66%
824
Somewhat important
29%
71%
1,492
Not too important
26%
74%
1,918
Not at all important
23%
77%
3,222
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 the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say they…
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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
Very important
75%
15%
5%
1%
3%
1%
826
Somewhat important
42%
36%
10%
1%
8%
3%
1,498
Not too important
15%
31%
19%
< 1%
27%
8%
1,924
Not at all important
10%
11%
9%
1%
62%
7%
3,232
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 importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who attend religious services…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
23%
37%
39%
1%
826
Somewhat important
3%
41%
56%
< 1%
1,498
Not too important
1%
27%
72%
< 1%
1,924
Not at all important
1%
8%
91%
< 1%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who pray…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
67%
15%
4%
12%
1%
826
Somewhat important
28%
23%
13%
36%
1%
1,498
Not too important
10%
10%
8%
71%
< 1%
1,924
Not at all important
5%
3%
3%
88%
< 1%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who attend prayer group…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
24%
10%
8%
57%
< 1%
826
Somewhat important
4%
5%
7%
84%
< 1%
1,498
Not too important
1%
2%
3%
94%
< 1%
1,924
Not at all important
1%
< 1%
1%
97%
< 1%
3,232
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 importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who meditate…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
48%
9%
2%
39%
2%
826
Somewhat important
28%
11%
5%
55%
1%
1,498
Not too important
20%
12%
6%
62%
1%
1,924
Not at all important
21%
8%
5%
65%
1%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
64%
12%
8%
14%
3%
826
Somewhat important
42%
18%
13%
26%
1%
1,498
Not too important
32%
18%
14%
35%
1%
1,924
Not at all important
34%
15%
9%
40%
2%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
52%
13%
7%
26%
1%
826
Somewhat important
45%
15%
12%
26%
1%
1,498
Not too important
43%
19%
15%
23%
1%
1,924
Not at all important
48%
16%
12%
24%
1%
3,232
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 importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Importance of religion in one's life
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
31%
13%
45%
6%
4%
826
Somewhat important
8%
16%
62%
11%
2%
1,498
Not too important
2%
20%
62%
15%
1%
1,924
Not at all important
1%
19%
54%
24%
2%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
28%
66%
3%
3%
826
Somewhat important
23%
75%
1%
1%
1,498
Not too important
19%
79%
1%
< 1%
1,924
Not at all important
17%
82%
1%
1%
3,232
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 importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who read scripture…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
41%
14%
8%
37%
1%
826
Somewhat important
9%
9%
9%
72%
1%
1,498
Not too important
3%
4%
5%
87%
< 1%
1,924
Not at all important
3%
2%
3%
91%
< 1%
3,232
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 the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say the holy scripture is…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
38%
24%
3%
25%
10%
826
Somewhat important
13%
20%
1%
56%
10%
1,498
Not too important
4%
9%
< 1%
79%
7%
1,924
Not at all important
2%
3%
< 1%
91%
4%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
77%
16%
7%
826
Somewhat important
62%
27%
10%
1,498
Not too important
34%
54%
12%
1,924
Not at all important
13%
80%
7%
3,232
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 importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who …in hell
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
60%
32%
8%
826
Somewhat important
46%
45%
10%
1,498
Not too important
23%
67%
9%
1,924
Not at all important
9%
85%
6%
3,232
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Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
24%
28%
48%
826
Somewhat important
28%
25%
47%
1,498
Not too important
26%
20%
54%
1,924
Not at all important
19%
20%
61%
3,232
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Political ideology among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
31%
30%
28%
11%
826
Somewhat important
21%
41%
30%
8%
1,498
Not too important
17%
40%
37%
6%
1,924
Not at all important
13%
32%
48%
7%
3,232
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 importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
39%
53%
4%
4%
826
Somewhat important
49%
45%
2%
4%
1,498
Not too important
49%
44%
3%
4%
1,924
Not at all important
46%
47%
4%
4%
3,232
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Views about government aid to the poor among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say government aid to the poor…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
37%
56%
4%
3%
826
Somewhat important
42%
52%
4%
2%
1,498
Not too important
36%
59%
4%
1%
1,924
Not at all important
33%
62%
3%
2%
3,232
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Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
43%
49%
8%
826
Somewhat important
66%
30%
4%
1,498
Not too important
78%
18%
3%
1,924
Not at all important
83%
14%
3%
3,232
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Views about homosexuality among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say homosexuality…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
58%
33%
4%
5%
826
Somewhat important
81%
13%
3%
3%
1,498
Not too important
86%
10%
2%
2%
1,924
Not at all important
90%
7%
2%
1%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who …same-sex marriage
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
47%
41%
11%
826
Somewhat important
73%
20%
7%
1,498
Not too important
83%
13%
4%
1,924
Not at all important
87%
8%
4%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
38%
54%
3%
5%
826
Somewhat important
32%
62%
3%
3%
1,498
Not too important
27%
70%
2%
2%
1,924
Not at all important
21%
75%
2%
2%
3,232
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated by importance of religion
% of the Unaffiliated who say humans…
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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
Very important
23%
30%
5%
37%
5%
826
Somewhat important
46%
23%
6%
22%
3%
1,498
Not too important
71%
12%
5%
10%
2%
1,924
Not at all important
81%
7%
3%
7%
2%
3,232
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.