Age distribution among Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
16%
18%
35%
31%
177
2007
24%
27%
28%
22%
135
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
13%
6%
14%
41%
24%
1%
177
2007
< 1%
19%
20%
33%
22%
6%
135
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
38%
62%
182
2007
43%
57%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
38%
25%
1%
31%
6%
180
2007
52%
25%
1%
18%
5%
141
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
24%
9%
67%
180
2007
13%
11%
76%
139
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
52%
26%
19%
4%
150
2007
41%
23%
30%
7%
112
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
63%
27%
8%
3%
178
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
46%
4%
14%
10%
27%
181
2007
41%
2%
14%
13%
30%
141
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 God among Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
90%
8%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
182
2007
94%
3%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
92%
6%
1%
< 1%
1%
182
2007
88%
9%
1%
1%
2%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
86%
9%
4%
1%
182
2007
83%
10%
7%
1%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
89%
7%
2%
1%
1%
182
2007
94%
3%
1%
1%
1%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
85%
4%
3%
6%
2%
182
2007
85%
1%
2%
10%
3%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
77%
2%
2%
15%
4%
182
2007
72%
2%
4%
17%
5%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
86%
4%
5%
2%
3%
182
2007
81%
6%
6%
3%
4%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
61%
11%
7%
16%
5%
182
2007
52%
8%
11%
20%
9%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
79%
1%
12%
3%
5%
182
2007
78%
1%
18%
< 1%
3%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
58%
37%
3%
2%
182
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
90%
1%
5%
2%
1%
182
2007
88%
1%
4%
7%
< 1%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
48%
40%
7%
2%
3%
182
2007
46%
43%
7%
1%
4%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
34%
8%
182
2007
44%
43%
13%
142
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Belief in Hell among Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
8%
87%
5%
182
2007
9%
88%
3%
142
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Party affiliation among Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
10%
75%
16%
182
2007
9%
77%
15%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
19%
8%
53%
182
2007
16%
14%
15%
55%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
51%
3%
13%
182
2007
23%
46%
8%
23%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
28%
61%
5%
5%
182
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Views about abortion among Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
77%
7%
182
2007
14%
77%
8%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
14%
77%
5%
4%
182
2007
7%
82%
7%
4%
142
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 Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
11%
78%
11%
182
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Views about environmental regulation among Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
31%
54%
4%
11%
182
2007
24%
58%
6%
11%
142
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Views about human evolution among Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are non-parents 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
5%
12%
< 1%
76%
7%
182
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