Age distribution among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
28%
41%
21%
9%
2,493
2007
24%
46%
24%
7%
1,901
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 Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
17%
21%
31%
24%
6%
< 1%
2,493
2007
< 1%
16%
40%
36%
8%
1%
1,901
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
60%
40%
2,509
2007
58%
42%
1,916
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Racial and ethnic composition among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
74%
6%
8%
9%
3%
2,464
2007
78%
5%
7%
6%
4%
1,895
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
13%
13%
74%
2,483
2007
13%
10%
77%
1,906
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
25%
33%
26%
16%
2,506
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Marital status among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
49%
10%
10%
2%
29%
2,506
2007
58%
9%
9%
3%
21%
1,914
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
29%
71%
2,507
2007
35%
65%
1,914
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Belief in God among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
25%
23%
11%
1%
34%
5%
2,509
2007
35%
27%
9%
1%
21%
7%
1,916
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
12%
24%
26%
37%
1%
2,509
2007
17%
28%
23%
30%
1%
1,916
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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%
28%
65%
< 1%
2,509
2007
9%
26%
65%
< 1%
1,916
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
11%
7%
62%
< 1%
2,509
2007
25%
13%
7%
54%
1%
1,916
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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%
6%
83%
< 1%
2,509
2007
5%
4%
5%
86%
< 1%
1,916
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 have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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%
57%
1%
2,509
2007
29%
7%
5%
58%
1%
1,916
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 Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
40%
17%
11%
30%
2%
2,509
2007
39%
13%
13%
32%
3%
1,916
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
47%
18%
14%
21%
1%
2,509
2007
41%
15%
15%
27%
2%
1,916
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
6%
19%
56%
16%
2%
2,509
2007
6%
19%
63%
10%
2%
1,916
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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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
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
2,509
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Frequency of reading scripture among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
9%
6%
7%
78%
1%
2,509
2007
11%
6%
7%
76%
1%
1,916
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Interpreting scripture among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
6%
11%
1%
77%
6%
2,509
2007
7%
13%
1%
70%
9%
1,916
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Belief in Heaven among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
58%
8%
2,509
2007
37%
52%
11%
1,916
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Belief in Hell among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
23%
70%
6%
2,509
2007
25%
66%
9%
1,916
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Party affiliation among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
25%
16%
59%
2,509
2007
23%
15%
62%
1,916
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 Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
17%
38%
41%
4%
2,509
2007
18%
42%
37%
3%
1,916
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Views about size of government among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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2014
48%
45%
4%
3%
2,509
2007
44%
45%
5%
6%
1,916
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Views about government aid to the poor among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
56%
4%
2%
2,509
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Views about abortion among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
81%
17%
3%
2,509
2007
78%
18%
4%
1,916
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Views about homosexuality among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
86%
11%
3%
1%
2,509
2007
76%
17%
4%
3%
1,916
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Views about same-sex marriage among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
82%
13%
5%
2,509
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Views about environmental regulation among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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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
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2014
22%
75%
2%
1%
2,509
2007
19%
76%
3%
2%
1,916
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Views about human evolution among Non-Christians who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
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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
70%
13%
4%
11%
1%
2,509
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