Age distribution among adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
19%
39%
25%
18%
1,815
2007
20%
39%
22%
18%
2,092
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
11%
13%
33%
29%
13%
1%
1,815
2007
< 1%
15%
31%
32%
17%
5%
2,092
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
40%
60%
1,921
2007
41%
59%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
49%
11%
4%
30%
5%
1,860
2007
55%
12%
3%
26%
4%
2,161
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
32%
8%
60%
1,859
2007
25%
8%
67%
2,158
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
50%
19%
21%
9%
1,406
2007
43%
23%
22%
12%
1,526
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
52%
28%
13%
7%
1,885
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
55%
5%
13%
8%
19%
1,898
2007
59%
4%
11%
9%
16%
2,196
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
36%
64%
1,904
2007
38%
62%
2,216
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
84%
12%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
1,921
2007
85%
10%
1%
1%
1%
3%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
87%
9%
1%
1%
1%
1,921
2007
86%
11%
1%
1%
1%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
84%
10%
2%
3%
1%
1,921
2007
81%
12%
2%
3%
2%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
62%
10%
7%
20%
2%
1,921
2007
52%
10%
7%
29%
2%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
62%
6%
2%
27%
4%
1,921
2007
56%
6%
3%
30%
5%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
81%
9%
3%
4%
2%
1,921
2007
69%
10%
7%
8%
5%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
55%
12%
9%
21%
3%
1,921
2007
42%
11%
10%
28%
9%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
59%
5%
27%
4%
5%
1,921
2007
47%
5%
35%
4%
9%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
38%
57%
2%
3%
1,921
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
71%
8%
4%
15%
1%
1,921
2007
64%
10%
5%
19%
2%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
51%
26%
6%
10%
7%
1,921
2007
48%
27%
8%
8%
10%
2,236
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Belief in Heaven among adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
82%
10%
9%
1,921
2007
81%
10%
9%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
63%
27%
9%
1,921
2007
65%
22%
12%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
33%
30%
15%
23%
1,921
2007
31%
28%
13%
28%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
46%
5%
8%
1,921
2007
34%
47%
7%
12%
2,236
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 adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
40%
49%
7%
4%
1,921
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Views about abortion among adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
30%
63%
7%
1,921
2007
30%
58%
12%
2,236
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Views about homosexuality among adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
37%
48%
8%
7%
1,921
2007
31%
52%
7%
10%
2,236
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
57%
14%
1,921
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
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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
34%
53%
5%
8%
1,921
2007
30%
53%
5%
12%
2,236
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Views about human evolution among adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean
% of adults who attend services weekly or more who identify as no lean 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
14%
23%
3%
51%
9%
1,921
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