Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic43%27%18%12%1,062
Evangelical Protestant40%37%14%9%903
Historically Black Protestant42%38%10%9%213
Jewish13%23%34%31%143
Mainline Protestant32%31%22%14%860
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")35%27%23%15%976
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

Educational distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
High school or less23%30%26%21%1,166
Some college24%37%25%15%1,175
College19%43%26%12%1,212
Post-graduate degree10%53%22%15%855
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Educational distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
High school or less17%12%25%31%15%2%1,166
Some college16%17%27%30%9%1%1,175
College7%22%34%30%7%1%1,212
Post-graduate degree1%21%41%27%9%1%855
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Educational distributionMenWomenSample size
High school or less54%46%1,177
Some college46%54%1,191
College49%51%1,243
Post-graduate degree48%52%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Educational distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
High school or less60%10%3%24%3%1,169
Some college71%10%4%12%3%1,184
College72%6%10%8%3%1,229
Post-graduate degree71%8%15%4%2%863
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Educational distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
High school or less22%9%69%1,160
Some college10%11%79%1,182
College16%11%73%1,235
Post-graduate degree23%9%68%861
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have a household income of…

Educational distributionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
High school or less51%21%19%9%1,028
Some college26%23%34%16%1,073
College10%18%35%37%1,109
Post-graduate degree5%10%32%52%779
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Educational distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
High school or less40%9%15%9%27%1,175
Some college51%8%12%5%24%1,187
College63%7%7%3%19%1,235
Post-graduate degree66%6%7%3%18%868
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Educational distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
High school or less25%75%1,174
Some college32%68%1,189
College36%64%1,240
Post-graduate degree38%62%866
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they…

Educational distributionBelieve 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
High school or less58%28%6%1%6%1%1,177
Some college61%22%5%< 1%8%3%1,191
College51%23%8%< 1%15%3%1,243
Post-graduate degree43%28%9%< 1%16%3%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…

Educational distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
High school or less49%32%10%8%< 1%1,177
Some college48%30%13%9%1%1,191
College39%28%17%16%< 1%1,243
Post-graduate degree38%28%17%17%< 1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend religious services…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less27%41%31%< 1%1,177
Some college29%41%30%< 1%1,191
College30%38%32%< 1%1,243
Post-graduate degree31%36%33%1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Educational distributionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less49%19%10%22%< 1%1,177
Some college48%19%8%24%< 1%1,191
College40%18%7%34%1%1,243
Post-graduate degree39%17%9%34%1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less18%10%12%60%< 1%1,177
Some college17%9%11%63%< 1%1,191
College16%7%10%67%< 1%1,243
Post-graduate degree13%8%9%70%< 1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less28%10%8%53%1%1,177
Some college28%10%7%54%1%1,191
College24%9%9%57%1%1,243
Post-graduate degree26%10%9%53%1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less41%16%23%19%1%1,177
Some college44%19%19%17%1%1,191
College39%18%25%16%1%1,243
Post-graduate degree35%22%23%18%1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Educational distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
High school or less31%7%51%9%2%1,177
Some college29%10%53%7%2%1,191
College23%14%48%12%2%1,243
Post-graduate degree23%13%44%17%3%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Educational distributionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
High school or less28%69%1%2%1,177
Some college34%65%1%< 1%1,191
College32%67%1%1%1,243
Post-graduate degree29%69%1%< 1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who read scripture…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less24%11%13%51%< 1%1,177
Some college27%12%11%51%< 1%1,191
College21%8%14%57%< 1%1,243
Post-graduate degree18%9%12%60%1%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Educational distributionWord 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
High school or less37%28%3%26%6%1,177
Some college26%31%2%33%7%1,191
College14%29%2%48%7%1,243
Post-graduate degree10%29%2%52%6%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

Educational distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
High school or less79%15%5%1,177
Some college76%18%6%1,191
College62%31%7%1,243
Post-graduate degree57%36%7%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

Educational distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
High school or less64%29%7%1,177
Some college62%30%7%1,191
College46%46%8%1,243
Post-graduate degree38%52%10%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Educational distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
High school or less38%23%40%1,177
Some college40%14%46%1,191
College39%12%49%1,243
Post-graduate degree33%11%56%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Educational distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
High school or less36%36%21%7%1,177
Some college35%39%21%5%1,191
College32%39%27%2%1,243
Post-graduate degree19%42%36%3%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

Educational distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
High school or less44%49%3%3%1,177
Some college58%37%2%3%1,191
College61%34%2%3%1,243
Post-graduate degree52%43%2%3%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Educational distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
High school or less44%50%3%3%1,177
Some college46%49%3%1%1,191
College46%50%3%1%1,243
Post-graduate degree34%61%3%2%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…

Educational distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
High school or less50%46%4%1,177
Some college57%39%4%1,191
College66%32%3%1,243
Post-graduate degree70%28%2%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

Educational distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
High school or less58%34%4%4%1,177
Some college67%26%5%2%1,191
College75%20%3%2%1,243
Post-graduate degree77%17%4%2%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Educational distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
High school or less48%45%7%1,177
Some college59%35%6%1,191
College68%27%4%1,243
Post-graduate degree71%24%5%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Educational distributionStricter 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
High school or less42%53%2%3%1,177
Some college36%59%3%2%1,191
College32%65%2%2%1,243
Post-graduate degree24%73%1%2%871
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by educational group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say humans…

Educational distributionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
High school or less30%27%3%35%5%1,177
Some college33%27%4%33%3%1,191
College45%25%4%23%3%1,243
Post-graduate degree49%25%5%19%2%871
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.