Generational cohort among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
64%
36%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,680
2007
< 1%
75%
25%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,534
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Gender composition among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
55%
45%
2,680
2007
57%
43%
1,534
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Racial and ethnic composition among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
55%
14%
5%
21%
5%
2,652
2007
62%
12%
4%
17%
5%
1,522
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
14%
18%
68%
2,648
2007
13%
12%
75%
1,521
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
44%
21%
22%
14%
2,392
2007
40%
21%
25%
14%
1,262
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
41%
42%
14%
4%
2,677
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Marital status among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
14%
13%
4%
< 1%
70%
2,675
2007
24%
12%
4%
< 1%
60%
1,533
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
20%
80%
2,674
2007
30%
70%
1,533
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Belief in God among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
49%
21%
9%
< 1%
16%
3%
2,680
2007
63%
20%
5%
< 1%
8%
4%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
39%
28%
16%
17%
1%
2,680
2007
47%
29%
13%
10%
< 1%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
26%
36%
37%
< 1%
2,680
2007
34%
34%
31%
< 1%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
16%
6%
35%
< 1%
2,680
2007
51%
18%
8%
23%
1%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
18%
11%
8%
64%
< 1%
2,680
2007
23%
10%
8%
60%
< 1%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
37%
12%
5%
46%
1%
2,680
2007
38%
8%
4%
48%
1%
1,534
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
60%
19%
7%
14%
1%
2,680
2007
57%
16%
8%
17%
1%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
22%
21%
43%
12%
2%
2,680
2007
25%
16%
49%
7%
2%
1,534
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
21%
77%
1%
1%
2,680
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Frequency of reading scripture among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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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
29%
12%
9%
50%
< 1%
2,680
2007
33%
12%
9%
46%
1%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
18%
26%
1%
48%
6%
2,680
2007
25%
26%
3%
39%
7%
1,534
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Belief in Heaven among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
63%
30%
7%
2,680
2007
70%
21%
9%
1,534
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Belief in Hell among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
43%
7%
2,680
2007
58%
33%
9%
1,534
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Party affiliation among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
30%
21%
49%
2,680
2007
29%
18%
53%
1,534
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Political ideology among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
24%
36%
33%
7%
2,680
2007
29%
33%
31%
8%
1,534
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 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
49%
2%
3%
2,680
2007
30%
63%
3%
4%
1,534
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Views about government aid to the poor among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
38%
57%
4%
1%
2,680
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Views about abortion among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
39%
3%
2,680
2007
51%
45%
4%
1,534
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Views about homosexuality among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
18%
2%
2%
2,680
2007
64%
27%
4%
5%
1,534
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Views about same-sex marriage among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
73%
23%
4%
2,680
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Views about environmental regulation among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
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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
30%
66%
2%
2%
2,680
2007
28%
66%
2%
4%
1,534
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Views about human evolution among 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week
% of 18-29 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
45%
25%
4%
24%
2%
2,680
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