Age distribution among the Unaffiliated by household income
% of the Unaffiliated who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
42%
33%
17%
8%
1,844
$30,000-$49,999
37%
37%
18%
8%
1,251
$50,000-$99,999
29%
42%
20%
8%
1,908
$100,000 or more
22%
44%
26%
9%
1,735
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
24%
27%
23%
20%
5%
< 1%
1,844
$30,000-$49,999
21%
26%
27%
20%
5%
< 1%
1,251
$50,000-$99,999
18%
21%
32%
23%
5%
< 1%
1,908
$100,000 or more
17%
13%
36%
30%
4%
1%
1,735
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
49%
51%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
60%
40%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
61%
39%
1,920
$100,000 or more
62%
38%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
59%
15%
3%
18%
5%
1,827
$30,000-$49,999
67%
8%
7%
12%
5%
1,244
$50,000-$99,999
77%
6%
3%
10%
3%
1,885
$100,000 or more
79%
4%
7%
6%
4%
1,739
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
14%
12%
74%
1,807
$30,000-$49,999
11%
11%
78%
1,245
$50,000-$99,999
8%
12%
80%
1,903
$100,000 or more
14%
13%
73%
1,749
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
55%
33%
8%
3%
1,845
$30,000-$49,999
41%
37%
16%
7%
1,260
$50,000-$99,999
27%
35%
25%
13%
1,917
$100,000 or more
17%
26%
30%
27%
1,755
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
19%
14%
17%
4%
45%
1,845
$30,000-$49,999
33%
14%
11%
3%
40%
1,254
$50,000-$99,999
48%
11%
10%
2%
30%
1,918
$100,000 or more
60%
9%
6%
1%
24%
1,755
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
27%
73%
1,848
$30,000-$49,999
22%
78%
1,260
$50,000-$99,999
29%
71%
1,918
$100,000 or more
31%
69%
1,751
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 household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
37%
23%
11%
1%
24%
4%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
28%
23%
10%
1%
33%
5%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
20%
24%
12%
< 1%
39%
6%
1,920
$100,000 or more
16%
19%
13%
< 1%
45%
8%
1,757
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 by household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
20%
27%
22%
30%
1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
12%
22%
27%
37%
1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
7%
20%
29%
44%
1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
6%
15%
27%
51%
< 1%
1,757
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 by household income
% of the Unaffiliated who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Less than $30,000
5%
26%
68%
< 1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
4%
23%
73%
< 1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
3%
23%
74%
< 1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
3%
22%
76%
< 1%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
28%
14%
7%
50%
1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
20%
10%
7%
64%
< 1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
15%
9%
7%
69%
< 1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
11%
8%
6%
74%
1%
1,757
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 household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
6%
5%
5%
84%
< 1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
4%
3%
3%
90%
< 1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
4%
1%
2%
93%
< 1%
1,757
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 household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
29%
10%
4%
55%
1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
26%
8%
6%
60%
1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
23%
10%
5%
62%
1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
25%
11%
6%
57%
1%
1,757
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 household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
41%
15%
10%
32%
2%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
41%
15%
11%
31%
1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
38%
17%
11%
33%
2%
1,920
$100,000 or more
40%
17%
12%
29%
1%
1,757
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 household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
48%
14%
10%
27%
1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
46%
16%
12%
26%
< 1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
45%
19%
13%
22%
1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
47%
18%
16%
18%
1%
1,757
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 household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
10%
16%
57%
15%
2%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
6%
17%
60%
15%
2%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
5%
19%
58%
17%
1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
4%
20%
53%
22%
1%
1,757
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 household income
% 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
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Less than $30,000
20%
77%
2%
1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
20%
79%
1%
1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
19%
80%
1%
1%
1,757
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 by household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
14%
8%
6%
72%
< 1%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
9%
5%
7%
78%
< 1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
6%
5%
5%
84%
< 1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
4%
3%
5%
87%
< 1%
1,757
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 by household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
16%
15%
1%
60%
8%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
9%
10%
1%
73%
6%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
5%
10%
< 1%
80%
5%
1,920
$100,000 or more
3%
6%
< 1%
86%
5%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
50%
39%
11%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
38%
53%
9%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
31%
61%
8%
1,920
$100,000 or more
21%
70%
9%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
39%
52%
9%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
27%
65%
8%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
22%
71%
7%
1,920
$100,000 or more
13%
79%
8%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
18%
29%
52%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
25%
20%
55%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
27%
16%
57%
1,920
$100,000 or more
27%
12%
61%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
20%
33%
35%
11%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
17%
38%
40%
5%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
18%
38%
40%
4%
1,920
$100,000 or more
15%
35%
46%
4%
1,757
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Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated by household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
39%
54%
3%
4%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
52%
42%
3%
4%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
51%
43%
4%
3%
1,920
$100,000 or more
50%
43%
3%
4%
1,757
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 by household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
32%
62%
4%
2%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
37%
58%
3%
1%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
42%
53%
4%
1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
34%
61%
3%
2%
1,757
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Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated by household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
63%
33%
4%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
74%
23%
4%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
80%
17%
3%
1,920
$100,000 or more
84%
12%
4%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
78%
16%
3%
3%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
82%
13%
2%
2%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
87%
9%
3%
1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
89%
8%
2%
2%
1,757
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 by household income
% of the Unaffiliated who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
72%
22%
7%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
79%
17%
4%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
83%
12%
5%
1,920
$100,000 or more
86%
10%
4%
1,757
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 by household income
% 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
Less than $30,000
31%
63%
2%
4%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
30%
66%
3%
2%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
23%
74%
2%
2%
1,920
$100,000 or more
23%
73%
2%
1%
1,757
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 household income
% of the Unaffiliated who say humans…
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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
Less than $30,000
50%
18%
5%
23%
3%
1,852
$30,000-$49,999
61%
16%
5%
15%
2%
1,261
$50,000-$99,999
72%
13%
4%
10%
1%
1,920
$100,000 or more
80%
9%
3%
6%
2%
1,757
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.