Age distribution among never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
68%
25%
6%
1%
2,836
2007
64%
25%
8%
2%
1,472
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
49%
27%
16%
7%
1%
< 1%
2,836
2007
< 1%
56%
26%
14%
3%
< 1%
1,472
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
62%
38%
2,858
2007
65%
35%
1,498
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Racial and ethnic composition among never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
57%
13%
10%
15%
5%
2,820
2007
67%
12%
7%
9%
5%
1,478
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
15%
19%
67%
2,806
2007
10%
12%
78%
1,472
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
41%
22%
22%
15%
2,492
2007
39%
22%
24%
15%
1,217
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
43%
34%
16%
7%
2,854
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
10%
90%
2,857
2007
11%
89%
1,497
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
28%
20%
13%
< 1%
33%
5%
2,858
2007
35%
25%
9%
1%
21%
9%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
22%
27%
34%
1%
2,858
2007
18%
28%
24%
29%
2%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
Sample size
2014
8%
30%
62%
1%
2,858
2007
7%
28%
64%
1%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
21%
11%
7%
60%
1%
2,858
2007
22%
13%
8%
55%
2%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
7%
5%
5%
82%
< 1%
2,858
2007
7%
4%
5%
82%
1%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
27%
10%
6%
56%
2%
2,858
2007
28%
8%
5%
58%
2%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
39%
18%
11%
31%
2%
2,858
2007
35%
13%
12%
38%
3%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
50%
16%
11%
21%
1%
2,858
2007
45%
15%
11%
27%
2%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
8%
20%
53%
17%
3%
2,858
2007
6%
19%
63%
9%
3%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
17%
80%
2%
1%
2,858
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
13%
7%
6%
73%
1%
2,858
2007
12%
7%
7%
73%
1%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
11%
12%
1%
69%
8%
2,858
2007
12%
13%
2%
64%
10%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
49%
10%
2,858
2007
44%
43%
13%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
61%
8%
2,858
2007
32%
57%
12%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
19%
24%
57%
2,858
2007
19%
21%
60%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
15%
35%
40%
10%
2,858
2007
17%
35%
39%
9%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
51%
3%
4%
2,858
2007
32%
59%
4%
5%
1,498
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 never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
33%
61%
4%
2%
2,858
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Views about abortion among never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
71%
25%
4%
2,858
2007
69%
26%
5%
1,498
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Views about homosexuality among never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
84%
11%
2%
3%
2,858
2007
76%
17%
3%
4%
1,498
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Views about same-sex marriage among never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
80%
14%
6%
2,858
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Views about environmental regulation among never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
26%
69%
2%
3%
2,858
2007
25%
70%
2%
3%
1,498
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Views about human evolution among never married adults who are All Non-Christians
% of never married adults who are All Non-Christians 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
2014
63%
15%
5%
15%
3%
2,858
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