Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
31%
39%
23%
8%
1,978
2007
30%
43%
20%
7%
1,662
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
17%
22%
30%
25%
5%
< 1%
1,978
2007
< 1%
22%
38%
31%
7%
2%
1,662
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
51%
49%
2,015
2007
52%
48%
1,701
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
53%
18%
3%
19%
6%
1,966
2007
60%
16%
2%
17%
5%
1,668
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
16%
9%
75%
1,969
2007
15%
7%
78%
1,680
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
47%
21%
21%
12%
1,765
2007
40%
24%
25%
12%
1,424
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
55%
29%
11%
5%
2,007
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Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
37%
13%
13%
4%
32%
2,003
2007
47%
10%
13%
4%
25%
1,688
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
32%
68%
2,009
2007
40%
60%
1,694
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
59%
28%
7%
1%
3%
2%
2,015
2007
65%
25%
3%
1%
3%
4%
1,701
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
39%
61%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,015
2007
40%
60%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,701
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
11%
40%
49%
1%
2,015
2007
11%
35%
53%
< 1%
1,701
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
21%
10%
23%
1%
2,015
2007
44%
21%
9%
24%
2%
1,701
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
12%
8%
7%
73%
< 1%
2,015
2007
11%
6%
6%
75%
1%
1,701
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Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
35%
9%
4%
51%
1%
2,015
2007
34%
8%
4%
52%
3%
1,701
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
50%
16%
11%
22%
2%
2,015
2007
44%
14%
13%
26%
4%
1,701
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
15%
10%
28%
1%
2,015
2007
40%
12%
14%
30%
4%
1,701
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
13%
56%
9%
3%
2,015
2007
12%
11%
67%
6%
4%
1,701
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
26%
70%
2%
2%
2,015
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Frequency of reading scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
22%
11%
8%
58%
1%
2,015
2007
21%
10%
9%
59%
1%
1,701
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Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
25%
24%
2%
40%
10%
2,015
2007
25%
23%
3%
37%
12%
1,701
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Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
19%
9%
2,015
2007
68%
19%
12%
1,701
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Belief in Hell among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
36%
9%
2,015
2007
51%
37%
12%
1,701
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Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
27%
28%
45%
2,015
2007
25%
25%
50%
1,701
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Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
27%
36%
27%
10%
2,015
2007
25%
41%
24%
10%
1,701
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Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
49%
3%
4%
2,015
2007
35%
54%
4%
7%
1,701
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Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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%
4%
2%
2,015
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Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
55%
39%
6%
2,015
2007
56%
36%
8%
1,701
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Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
70%
22%
4%
4%
2,015
2007
59%
29%
5%
7%
1,701
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Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
30%
9%
2,015
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Views about environmental regulation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
36%
57%
3%
4%
2,015
2007
31%
59%
3%
6%
1,701
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Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 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
33%
27%
6%
31%
4%
2,015
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.