DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201429%43%19%9%569
200731%46%18%5%499
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201416%24%33%21%5%1%569
2007< 1%22%41%30%7%1%499
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%577
200754%46%504
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201472%6%7%11%4%570
200778%5%6%7%4%498
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Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201413%11%76%572
20079%9%81%501
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201426%19%29%25%525
200725%21%32%22%439
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Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%28%23%12%577
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Marital status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201442%12%11%3%32%574
200750%12%12%2%25%502
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Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201428%72%576
200736%64%501
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201417%31%13%< 1%31%7%577
200730%30%9%< 1%22%7%504
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
20146%21%36%37%< 1%577
20078%30%30%32%< 1%504
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Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%25%73%< 1%577
20072%27%71%< 1%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201413%10%7%69%< 1%577
200716%14%8%61%< 1%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20141%2%5%92%< 1%577
20072%1%4%93%< 1%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201415%8%9%67%< 1%577
200716%6%8%69%1%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201424%14%21%39%1%577
200720%12%30%35%3%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201421%78%1%< 1%577
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20143%3%5%89%< 1%577
20074%5%8%83%< 1%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
20144%10%< 1%78%8%577
20077%13%1%71%7%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201438%53%9%577
200742%44%14%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201423%68%8%577
200730%58%11%504
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201428%23%49%577
200722%19%59%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201419%41%32%7%577
200721%42%31%6%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201451%44%2%2%577
200745%47%3%5%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%58%3%1%577
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201479%18%4%577
200773%24%4%504
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 the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201483%10%3%3%577
200777%16%3%4%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201481%15%4%577
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201429%67%3%1%577
200721%73%3%2%504
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201463%17%3%14%2%577
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.