DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201436%37%19%8%2,787
200725%43%23%9%1,476
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201423%22%28%22%4%< 1%2,787
2007< 1%19%36%33%10%2%1,476
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201462%38%2,824
200762%38%1,498
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201477%4%4%10%5%2,776
200783%4%4%6%3%1,474
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20149%13%78%2,791
200710%8%83%1,486
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted 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%21%29%23%2,576
200719%21%33%27%1,309
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201434%37%19%10%2,815
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201439%11%10%2%37%2,817
200751%9%10%4%26%1,494
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201425%75%2,816
200730%70%1,492
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201422%24%12%1%35%6%2,824
200728%25%11%< 1%27%9%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
20148%22%28%42%1%2,824
20078%23%28%40%1%1,498
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%22%75%< 1%2,824
20072%19%78%< 1%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201416%11%7%67%< 1%2,824
200717%10%8%65%1%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%2%3%92%< 1%2,824
20073%2%2%92%1%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201424%11%5%59%1%2,824
200726%7%6%59%1%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201438%17%11%33%1%2,824
200735%12%13%37%3%1,498
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%16%13%23%< 1%2,824
200741%16%16%26%1%1,498
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20143%18%62%16%1%2,824
20072%18%69%10%1%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201422%77%1%1%2,824
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20146%5%6%83%< 1%2,824
20075%4%7%83%1%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
20143%11%< 1%80%6%2,824
20073%10%< 1%79%8%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201434%57%8%2,824
200731%58%11%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201423%70%7%2,824
200721%71%8%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201434%23%42%2,824
200727%19%53%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201420%47%27%6%2,824
200719%45%31%5%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201450%46%3%2%2,824
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201480%17%3%2,824
200781%16%3%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201489%7%4%2,824
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201432%65%2%2%2,824
200725%70%3%2%1,498
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of the Unaffiliated adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201468%15%4%12%1%2,824
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.