Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
30%
46%
20%
5%
394
2007
24%
50%
23%
4%
385
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
17%
24%
35%
22%
2%
< 1%
394
2007
< 1%
13%
45%
37%
5%
< 1%
385
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
57%
43%
398
2007
54%
46%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
66%
15%
4%
12%
3%
383
2007
70%
10%
3%
11%
6%
382
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
8%
10%
82%
395
2007
12%
6%
82%
386
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
38%
35%
17%
10%
398
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
48%
13%
10%
3%
26%
397
2007
70%
9%
7%
2%
13%
387
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
35%
65%
398
2007
46%
54%
386
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Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
54%
32%
7%
< 1%
5%
1%
398
2007
63%
27%
2%
< 1%
4%
4%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
26%
74%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
398
2007
29%
71%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
9%
45%
45%
1%
398
2007
11%
36%
53%
< 1%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
39%
22%
14%
24%
< 1%
398
2007
39%
22%
8%
29%
1%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
9%
8%
9%
75%
< 1%
398
2007
8%
4%
7%
81%
< 1%
388
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Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who meditate…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
9%
4%
57%
< 1%
398
2007
32%
6%
4%
57%
1%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
21%
9%
22%
1%
398
2007
47%
13%
14%
24%
2%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
17%
10%
26%
< 1%
398
2007
38%
13%
16%
31%
2%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
17%
14%
62%
6%
1%
398
2007
9%
14%
70%
5%
2%
388
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
30%
69%
< 1%
< 1%
398
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who read scripture…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
17%
11%
8%
64%
< 1%
398
2007
18%
9%
10%
63%
1%
388
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Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
16%
28%
1%
51%
6%
398
2007
16%
24%
3%
46%
11%
388
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Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
71%
23%
7%
398
2007
67%
24%
9%
388
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Belief in Hell among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in hell
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
38%
8%
398
2007
46%
44%
10%
388
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Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…
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Survey year
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
37%
17%
46%
398
2007
31%
19%
50%
388
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Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
43%
26%
4%
398
2007
25%
49%
22%
4%
388
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Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
Sample size
2014
54%
41%
3%
2%
398
2007
45%
46%
3%
6%
388
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Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
51%
43%
5%
2%
398
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Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say abortion should be…
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Survey year
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
63%
34%
3%
398
2007
68%
27%
6%
388
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Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say homosexuality…
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Survey year
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
18%
4%
1%
398
2007
65%
24%
5%
6%
388
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Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
Sample size
2014
68%
24%
8%
398
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Views about environmental regulation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
29%
68%
2%
1%
398
2007
26%
68%
4%
2%
388
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Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 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
43%
30%
5%
21%
2%
398
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