Age distribution among agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Younger Millennial
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
248
Older Millennial
56%
44%
< 1%
< 1%
302
Generation X
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
325
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
84%
16%
409
Silent
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who are…
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Generational cohort
Men
Women
Sample size
Younger Millennial
60%
40%
248
Older Millennial
62%
38%
302
Generation X
62%
38%
325
Baby Boomer
64%
36%
409
Silent
59%
41%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who identify as…
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Generational cohort
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Younger Millennial
68%
6%
7%
15%
4%
246
Older Millennial
74%
6%
6%
10%
4%
298
Generation X
80%
1%
4%
8%
7%
322
Baby Boomer
91%
1%
1%
3%
4%
402
Silent
98%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
1%
157
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who are…
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Generational cohort
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Younger Millennial
7%
24%
69%
246
Older Millennial
6%
12%
82%
299
Generation X
9%
14%
76%
324
Baby Boomer
9%
8%
83%
407
Silent
6%
20%
74%
159
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who have a household income of…
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Generational cohort
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Younger Millennial
30%
19%
25%
27%
228
Older Millennial
29%
27%
25%
18%
290
Generation X
12%
15%
35%
37%
309
Baby Boomer
14%
12%
37%
36%
385
Silent
26%
16%
38%
20%
136
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who have completed…
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Generational cohort
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Younger Millennial
42%
45%
12%
1%
248
Older Millennial
17%
39%
30%
14%
302
Generation X
13%
29%
32%
26%
325
Baby Boomer
18%
30%
30%
22%
409
Silent
21%
26%
23%
30%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who are…
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Generational cohort
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Younger Millennial
2%
13%
2%
< 1%
84%
248
Older Millennial
29%
13%
6%
< 1%
52%
302
Generation X
49%
12%
17%
1%
21%
325
Baby Boomer
59%
7%
21%
4%
10%
409
Silent
57%
4%
15%
20%
4%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who are…
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Generational cohort
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Younger Millennial
4%
96%
248
Older Millennial
24%
76%
301
Generation X
50%
50%
324
Baby Boomer
12%
88%
409
Silent
2%
98%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say they…
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Generational cohort
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
Younger Millennial
5%
16%
23%
1%
42%
12%
248
Older Millennial
7%
23%
17%
< 1%
39%
13%
302
Generation X
9%
21%
13%
< 1%
43%
13%
325
Baby Boomer
8%
22%
14%
2%
41%
13%
409
Silent
12%
10%
14%
< 1%
47%
17%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
3%
16%
36%
45%
< 1%
248
Older Millennial
3%
14%
37%
45%
< 1%
302
Generation X
3%
14%
28%
55%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
6%
14%
28%
51%
2%
409
Silent
4%
8%
21%
65%
2%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who attend religious services…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
2%
24%
73%
1%
248
Older Millennial
2%
22%
76%
< 1%
302
Generation X
1%
16%
83%
< 1%
325
Baby Boomer
2%
14%
84%
< 1%
409
Silent
1%
8%
90%
1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who pray…
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Generational cohort
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
6%
3%
7%
83%
1%
248
Older Millennial
9%
4%
7%
80%
< 1%
302
Generation X
9%
7%
7%
77%
< 1%
325
Baby Boomer
11%
6%
5%
78%
< 1%
409
Silent
8%
3%
3%
86%
< 1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who attend prayer group…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
1%
2%
2%
94%
< 1%
248
Older Millennial
3%
2%
4%
92%
< 1%
302
Generation X
2%
2%
1%
95%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
< 1%
1%
2%
96%
< 1%
409
Silent
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who meditate…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
23%
14%
8%
55%
< 1%
248
Older Millennial
20%
15%
7%
58%
1%
302
Generation X
28%
10%
5%
56%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
30%
11%
5%
52%
1%
409
Silent
21%
10%
12%
56%
< 1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
33%
24%
8%
33%
2%
248
Older Millennial
41%
19%
14%
26%
1%
302
Generation X
37%
18%
15%
28%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
36%
17%
13%
33%
1%
409
Silent
37%
12%
7%
41%
4%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
58%
19%
11%
10%
2%
248
Older Millennial
56%
21%
13%
11%
< 1%
302
Generation X
49%
19%
17%
14%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
58%
16%
14%
11%
< 1%
409
Silent
49%
16%
13%
21%
< 1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Generational cohort
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
< 1%
30%
46%
23%
1%
248
Older Millennial
1%
25%
59%
13%
2%
302
Generation X
1%
24%
55%
19%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
2%
21%
56%
19%
2%
409
Silent
1%
19%
53%
24%
3%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say…
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Generational cohort
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
Younger Millennial
6%
93%
1%
< 1%
248
Older Millennial
13%
86%
1%
< 1%
302
Generation X
20%
78%
2%
< 1%
325
Baby Boomer
22%
76%
1%
1%
409
Silent
25%
73%
1%
1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who read scripture…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
3%
5%
9%
83%
< 1%
248
Older Millennial
5%
6%
7%
82%
1%
302
Generation X
3%
4%
4%
89%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
1%
3%
4%
91%
< 1%
409
Silent
4%
1%
4%
91%
< 1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Younger Millennial
1%
2%
< 1%
92%
4%
248
Older Millennial
2%
2%
< 1%
91%
5%
302
Generation X
1%
3%
1%
90%
6%
325
Baby Boomer
< 1%
2%
< 1%
92%
6%
409
Silent
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
94%
6%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who …in heaven
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Generational cohort
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
21%
65%
15%
248
Older Millennial
16%
71%
13%
302
Generation X
12%
75%
13%
325
Baby Boomer
10%
80%
9%
409
Silent
3%
92%
6%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who …in hell
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Generational cohort
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
15%
73%
13%
248
Older Millennial
11%
80%
9%
302
Generation X
8%
82%
11%
325
Baby Boomer
6%
88%
6%
409
Silent
2%
95%
3%
160
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Party affiliation among agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Younger Millennial
18%
16%
67%
248
Older Millennial
22%
18%
60%
302
Generation X
21%
12%
67%
325
Baby Boomer
24%
13%
63%
409
Silent
27%
7%
66%
160
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Political ideology among agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who are…
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Generational cohort
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
10%
42%
45%
4%
248
Older Millennial
9%
42%
45%
5%
302
Generation X
11%
37%
51%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
13%
37%
48%
2%
409
Silent
18%
34%
39%
9%
160
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Views about size of government among agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
54%
38%
2%
6%
248
Older Millennial
48%
44%
4%
4%
302
Generation X
48%
45%
4%
3%
325
Baby Boomer
49%
42%
5%
4%
409
Silent
45%
39%
5%
10%
160
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Views about government aid to the poor among agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say government aid to the poor…
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Generational cohort
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
29%
66%
3%
2%
248
Older Millennial
31%
63%
3%
3%
302
Generation X
27%
67%
4%
2%
325
Baby Boomer
25%
70%
3%
2%
409
Silent
32%
56%
4%
8%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say abortion should be…
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Generational cohort
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
85%
13%
1%
248
Older Millennial
83%
14%
3%
302
Generation X
88%
9%
3%
325
Baby Boomer
93%
6%
1%
409
Silent
85%
11%
4%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say homosexuality…
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Generational cohort
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
98%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
248
Older Millennial
94%
3%
2%
1%
302
Generation X
94%
4%
1%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
91%
6%
3%
1%
409
Silent
85%
13%
1%
1%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who …same-sex marriage
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Generational cohort
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
95%
3%
1%
248
Older Millennial
95%
3%
2%
302
Generation X
89%
6%
5%
325
Baby Boomer
86%
11%
4%
409
Silent
79%
17%
4%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say…
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Generational cohort
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
Younger Millennial
18%
79%
1%
2%
248
Older Millennial
23%
73%
3%
1%
302
Generation X
19%
79%
2%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
22%
75%
2%
< 1%
409
Silent
22%
74%
1%
3%
160
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 agnostics by generational group
% of agnostics who say humans…
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Generational cohort
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
Younger Millennial
85%
8%
3%
3%
1%
248
Older Millennial
79%
12%
6%
2%
2%
302
Generation X
85%
6%
5%
3%
1%
325
Baby Boomer
85%
7%
4%
2%
2%
409
Silent
83%
2%
4%
6%
6%
160
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.