DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201434%36%24%7%916
200727%43%22%8%687
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201419%22%29%26%4%< 1%916
2007< 1%21%32%37%8%2%687
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201453%47%932
200752%48%704
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201452%20%1%21%6%914
200758%17%1%17%7%695
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Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201414%11%75%913
200715%8%76%699
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201449%19%21%11%827
200739%23%24%14%580
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Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201451%31%12%6%928
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Marital status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201435%13%13%4%35%929
200746%9%14%3%27%702
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Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201432%68%928
200739%61%702
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) 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
201460%24%10%< 1%3%2%932
200767%24%3%< 1%2%3%704
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Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201444%56%< 1%< 1%< 1%932
200746%54%< 1%< 1%< 1%704
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Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201413%40%46%< 1%932
200711%37%52%< 1%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201450%21%8%21%1%932
200753%19%9%17%1%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201416%7%7%71%< 1%932
200714%7%6%73%< 1%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%11%4%38%2%932
200749%9%3%36%2%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) 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
201464%14%7%14%1%932
200762%15%7%14%2%704
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201418%18%53%8%3%932
200714%13%64%5%3%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%69%2%2%932
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%10%8%53%< 1%932
200728%10%9%52%1%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) 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
201423%21%1%43%11%932
200722%20%3%42%13%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201468%22%10%932
200764%23%13%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201452%39%10%932
200748%41%10%704
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201427%27%47%932
200724%23%54%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201428%34%29%9%932
200725%39%28%8%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201447%46%4%3%932
200736%52%5%7%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201443%51%4%2%932
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201456%38%6%932
200757%37%7%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%23%3%4%932
200762%26%5%7%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201460%30%11%932
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) 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
201435%57%3%4%932
200727%66%2%4%704
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 at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important)

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are Nothing in particular (religion important) 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
201434%27%7%29%3%932
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.