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Age distribution among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
35%
25%
7%
274
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
36%
18%
5%
1,639
Seldom/never
33%
38%
19%
10%
5,502
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
21%
25%
27%
4%
1%
274
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
26%
23%
27%
20%
3%
< 1%
1,639
Seldom/never
20%
21%
29%
23%
6%
< 1%
5,502
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
46%
1,668
Seldom/never
58%
42%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
25%
4%
18%
7%
271
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
14%
6%
16%
5%
1,636
Seldom/never
73%
6%
5%
12%
4%
5,499
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
8%
74%
276
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
16%
13%
71%
1,643
Seldom/never
11%
12%
77%
5,494
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.
Income distribution among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
20%
21%
15%
231
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
36%
20%
25%
19%
1,503
Seldom/never
31%
21%
27%
22%
5,039
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
30%
13%
4%
280
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
42%
31%
17%
10%
1,665
Seldom/never
36%
33%
19%
12%
5,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
7%
12%
6%
38%
280
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
11%
9%
2%
42%
1,657
Seldom/never
38%
12%
12%
3%
35%
5,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
67%
282
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
70%
1,659
Seldom/never
25%
75%
5,568
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
14%
5%
< 1%
5%
1%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
37%
27%
11%
1%
19%
5%
1,668
Seldom/never
20%
21%
12%
1%
40%
6%
5,580
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Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
16%
9%
6%
1%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
37%
29%
13%
1%
1,668
Seldom/never
7%
17%
26%
50%
1%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
12%
4%
16%
1%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
18%
10%
43%
1%
1,668
Seldom/never
14%
8%
6%
72%
< 1%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
9%
5%
31%
1%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
5%
9%
11%
76%
< 1%
1,668
Seldom/never
2%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
10%
2%
34%
2%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
13%
5%
53%
2%
1,668
Seldom/never
24%
9%
5%
61%
1%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
13%
7%
11%
4%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
19%
13%
23%
1%
1,668
Seldom/never
37%
15%
10%
36%
2%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
8%
7%
28%
1%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
47%
17%
12%
23%
1%
1,668
Seldom/never
46%
16%
13%
24%
1%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
12%
39%
4%
4%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
10%
18%
57%
13%
2%
1,668
Seldom/never
4%
18%
58%
18%
2%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say…
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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
At least once a week
33%
62%
1%
4%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
21%
78%
1%
< 1%
1,668
Seldom/never
19%
78%
1%
1%
5,580
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Frequency of reading scripture among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
10%
5%
24%
2%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
12%
10%
64%
1%
1,668
Seldom/never
5%
3%
4%
87%
< 1%
5,580
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Interpreting scripture among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated 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
At least once a week
47%
20%
2%
24%
7%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
15%
18%
1%
58%
8%
1,668
Seldom/never
6%
8%
1%
79%
7%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
16%
7%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
55%
37%
9%
1,668
Seldom/never
29%
61%
10%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
33%
9%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
53%
8%
1,668
Seldom/never
21%
71%
8%
5,580
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.
Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
30%
43%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
23%
53%
1,668
Seldom/never
23%
22%
55%
5,580
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 by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
31%
28%
11%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
41%
31%
6%
1,668
Seldom/never
16%
34%
42%
8%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
49%
5%
5%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
50%
3%
3%
1,668
Seldom/never
48%
45%
3%
4%
5,580
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Views about government aid to the poor among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
51%
6%
4%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
57%
3%
2%
1,668
Seldom/never
35%
59%
4%
2%
5,580
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Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
57%
9%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
66%
31%
3%
1,668
Seldom/never
78%
18%
4%
5,580
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 by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
40%
6%
6%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
80%
14%
3%
3%
1,668
Seldom/never
86%
10%
2%
2%
5,580
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Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
49%
13%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
72%
21%
7%
1,668
Seldom/never
82%
13%
5%
5,580
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Views about environmental regulation among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say…
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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
At least once a week
36%
57%
2%
6%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
65%
2%
2%
1,668
Seldom/never
25%
70%
2%
3%
5,580
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated by religious attendance
% of the Unaffiliated who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
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
At least once a week
22%
32%
5%
37%
3%
284
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
20%
4%
21%
3%
1,668
Seldom/never
69%
12%
5%
12%
3%
5,580
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.