DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
2014< 1%21%79%< 1%< 1%< 1%298
2007< 1%< 1%71%29%< 1%< 1%259
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201458%42%298
200755%45%259
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201472%6%9%11%2%296
200777%5%9%7%4%254
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201420%6%74%291
200715%5%80%259
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201427%22%24%28%285
200719%22%31%28%239
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201432%27%23%19%297
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201448%9%15%1%27%298
200757%12%17%< 1%15%257
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201440%60%297
200747%53%257
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201422%31%11%1%29%6%298
200736%29%9%< 1%19%7%259
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
20148%22%35%34%< 1%298
200712%34%28%25%1%259
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%30%68%< 1%298
20075%28%66%1%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201416%14%11%59%< 1%298
200720%18%9%52%1%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%3%8%87%< 1%298
20073%2%5%89%2%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%10%11%59%1%298
200713%6%9%71%1%259
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201431%18%32%19%< 1%298
200722%17%37%24%1%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20145%19%61%15%< 1%298
20076%15%68%10%1%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201416%84%< 1%< 1%298
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20143%7%9%81%< 1%298
20076%4%7%82%2%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 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
20149%12%< 1%70%8%298
200712%13%1%66%8%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201439%52%9%298
200751%37%11%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201429%64%7%298
200736%52%12%259
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201426%21%53%298
200722%24%54%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201415%40%38%6%298
200721%42%34%3%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201453%43%2%2%298
200744%47%5%4%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%59%3%2%298
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201478%20%2%298
200777%22%1%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201485%10%2%3%298
200769%23%5%4%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201481%14%5%298
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 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
201429%65%2%4%298
200722%73%3%3%259
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49

% of the Unaffiliated adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages 30-49 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
201461%21%6%11%1%298
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.