Age distribution among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
60%
40%
< 1%
< 1%
1,798
2007
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
58%
42%
1,798
2007
60%
40%
995
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Racial and ethnic composition among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
61%
10%
11%
14%
5%
1,770
2007
67%
10%
8%
11%
5%
982
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
19%
11%
70%
1,763
2007
10%
13%
77%
980
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
39%
23%
25%
13%
1,671
2007
41%
22%
22%
15%
795
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
28%
35%
24%
13%
1,797
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
30%
16%
7%
< 1%
46%
1,791
2007
15%
13%
3%
< 1%
69%
991
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
34%
66%
1,793
2007
22%
78%
995
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Belief in God among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
29%
23%
12%
1%
30%
6%
1,798
2007
37%
24%
9%
1%
20%
9%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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%
25%
25%
32%
1%
1,798
2007
17%
30%
26%
26%
1%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
7%
29%
64%
1%
1,798
2007
8%
30%
61%
< 1%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
11%
8%
58%
< 1%
1,798
2007
22%
15%
9%
53%
1%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
6%
5%
5%
84%
< 1%
1,798
2007
7%
5%
5%
82%
1%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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%
12%
5%
56%
1%
1,798
2007
25%
7%
4%
62%
2%
995
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
44%
16%
11%
27%
2%
1,798
2007
32%
13%
12%
41%
2%
995
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
48%
17%
13%
21%
1%
1,798
2007
42%
15%
12%
29%
1%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
9%
18%
55%
16%
2%
1,798
2007
6%
19%
62%
10%
3%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
19%
79%
1%
1%
1,798
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
12%
7%
6%
74%
1%
1,798
2007
12%
7%
9%
72%
1%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
10%
11%
1%
70%
8%
1,798
2007
12%
15%
2%
62%
9%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
52%
9%
1,798
2007
49%
40%
11%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
31%
61%
8%
1,798
2007
35%
54%
11%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
21%
26%
53%
1,798
2007
19%
22%
59%
995
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Political ideology among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
14%
36%
40%
9%
1,798
2007
17%
35%
38%
10%
995
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Views about size of government among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
49%
4%
4%
1,798
2007
29%
65%
2%
4%
995
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 Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
34%
60%
4%
2%
1,798
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Views about abortion among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
70%
25%
4%
1,798
2007
64%
32%
4%
995
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Views about homosexuality among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
83%
12%
3%
2%
1,798
2007
78%
16%
3%
3%
995
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Views about same-sex marriage among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
82%
13%
4%
1,798
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Views about environmental regulation among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
24%
71%
2%
3%
1,798
2007
26%
68%
2%
4%
995
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Views about human evolution among Non-Christians who are older Millennial
% of Non-Christians who are older Millennial 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
61%
17%
5%
14%
2%
1,798
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