DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201434%39%15%11%363
200727%48%20%5%129
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201424%20%30%18%9%< 1%363
2007< 1%19%45%28%7%1%129
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201468%32%364
200768%32%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201476%7%3%10%4%358
200776%1%9%11%3%130
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201410%12%78%361
200719%6%75%129
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201420%31%35%14%364
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201443%12%8%2%36%364
200758%6%11%2%23%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%364
200729%71%130
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
20147%18%10%< 1%60%5%364
200716%24%13%< 1%40%8%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
20142%9%23%66%1%364
20074%20%28%49%< 1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20141%17%82%< 1%364
20072%17%81%< 1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20148%3%4%85%< 1%364
200710%7%4%79%< 1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20141%1%4%94%< 1%364
20071%1%1%98%< 1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201422%6%6%65%< 1%364
200719%10%3%66%1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201433%20%11%34%2%364
200722%13%18%45%3%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%20%10%13%< 1%364
200736%18%13%32%2%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201416%83%< 1%1%364
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%2%3%93%< 1%364
20074%1%3%91%1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
2014< 1%3%< 1%92%4%364
20072%7%< 1%83%9%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201418%78%4%364
200720%68%12%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201412%85%3%364
200718%73%9%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201419%17%65%364
200721%18%62%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201412%38%47%3%364
200718%43%38%1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201447%45%5%3%364
200750%41%3%6%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%61%4%2%364
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201485%11%4%364
200783%16%1%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201490%5%4%1%364
200774%17%4%4%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201489%8%3%364
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201415%82%1%2%364
200721%75%2%2%131
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 the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999

% of the Unaffiliated who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201484%7%2%6%1%364
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.