Age distribution among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
33%
39%
21%
8%
2,081
2007
29%
43%
20%
8%
1,601
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
20%
22%
30%
24%
5%
< 1%
2,081
2007
< 1%
21%
35%
33%
9%
1%
1,601
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
60%
40%
2,112
2007
62%
38%
1,623
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
80%
10%
1%
5%
4%
2,079
2007
82%
9%
< 1%
3%
5%
1,597
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
30%
22%
29%
20%
1,932
2007
25%
24%
32%
20%
1,417
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
38%
36%
18%
9%
2,109
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
40%
11%
12%
3%
34%
2,108
2007
49%
11%
11%
3%
26%
1,617
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
27%
73%
2,102
2007
36%
64%
1,620
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
26%
26%
12%
< 1%
28%
7%
2,112
2007
38%
27%
9%
< 1%
19%
7%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
10%
25%
29%
35%
1%
2,112
2007
15%
28%
27%
29%
1%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
4%
26%
70%
< 1%
2,112
2007
5%
23%
72%
< 1%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
13%
7%
62%
< 1%
2,112
2007
23%
14%
7%
55%
1%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
3%
2%
4%
91%
< 1%
2,112
2007
4%
3%
2%
90%
1%
1,623
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Frequency of meditation among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
23%
9%
6%
62%
< 1%
2,112
2007
25%
6%
4%
64%
1%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
37%
17%
11%
34%
1%
2,112
2007
31%
14%
12%
40%
3%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
45%
17%
12%
25%
< 1%
2,112
2007
37%
15%
14%
32%
1%
1,623
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 the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
6%
16%
62%
14%
2%
2,112
2007
5%
14%
71%
8%
1%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
21%
78%
1%
< 1%
2,112
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Frequency of reading scripture among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
7%
6%
6%
81%
< 1%
2,112
2007
9%
6%
5%
79%
1%
1,623
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Interpreting scripture among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
8%
13%
< 1%
70%
8%
2,112
2007
10%
15%
1%
65%
10%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
48%
11%
2,112
2007
45%
43%
12%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
59%
9%
2,112
2007
34%
56%
10%
1,623
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
30%
23%
47%
2,112
2007
28%
20%
52%
1,623
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Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
33%
3%
4%
2,112
2007
46%
43%
5%
6%
1,623
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
42%
52%
5%
1%
2,112
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Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
75%
22%
3%
2,112
2007
71%
24%
5%
1,623
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Views about homosexuality among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
86%
9%
3%
2%
2,112
2007
72%
19%
5%
4%
1,623
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Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
81%
14%
5%
2,112
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Views about environmental regulation among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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%
66%
3%
2%
2,112
2007
24%
71%
3%
2%
1,623
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Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate
% of the Unaffiliated third generation immigrants or higher who are moderate 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
64%
16%
5%
14%
2%
2,112
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.