Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%15%12%24%2%26,567
200741%13%13%28%4%24,726
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.

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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among non-parents by religious group

% of non-parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist57%14%15%15%< 1%217
Catholic42%15%14%27%2%5,411
Evangelical Protestant49%15%11%23%2%6,385
Hindu34%19%27%20%1%115
Historically Black Protestant45%15%11%27%2%1,421
Jehovah's Witness61%11%7%16%5%182
Jewish43%17%15%24%1%661
Mainline Protestant44%16%14%24%2%4,844
Mormon53%21%10%16%1%419
Muslim50%20%11%15%4%147
Orthodox Christian46%14%21%18%1%137
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")48%15%12%24%1%5,788
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who are ages…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week25%19%32%24%12,537
Once or twice a month32%19%30%19%3,947
Several times a year23%23%31%24%3,246
Seldom/never19%22%32%27%5,840
Don't know10%12%30%47%451
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Generational cohort among non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week18%11%15%39%15%2%12,537
Once or twice a month23%13%15%36%12%1%3,947
Several times a year15%14%17%38%15%1%3,246
Seldom/never13%9%19%39%18%2%5,840
Don't know7%5%10%42%31%5%451
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMenWomenSample size
At least once a week50%50%12,794
Once or twice a month50%50%3,998
Several times a year54%46%3,315
Seldom/never49%51%5,976
Don't know42%58%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week68%11%3%14%4%12,590
Once or twice a month71%10%4%11%3%3,954
Several times a year69%9%7%12%3%3,279
Seldom/never69%13%4%11%3%5,882
Don't know63%13%3%17%3%459
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week12%11%77%12,640
Once or twice a month12%10%77%3,954
Several times a year15%11%74%3,277
Seldom/never10%11%79%5,888
Don't know20%10%70%458
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week37%21%25%17%11,007
Once or twice a month31%20%29%20%3,542
Several times a year30%21%29%20%2,909
Seldom/never39%22%24%14%4,951
Don't know51%20%19%10%300
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who have completed…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week39%33%17%11%12,730
Once or twice a month38%33%17%11%3,987
Several times a year40%30%18%12%3,299
Seldom/never53%29%12%6%5,939
Don't know62%19%11%7%466
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week40%7%14%8%31%12,725
Once or twice a month40%7%12%6%36%3,988
Several times a year42%7%12%8%30%3,299
Seldom/never43%6%14%11%27%5,953
Don't know43%3%16%17%21%465
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say they…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week63%18%5%1%10%3%12,794
Once or twice a month59%21%6%< 1%12%2%3,998
Several times a year54%25%7%1%11%3%3,315
Seldom/never64%18%6%1%10%2%5,976
Don't know66%16%3%5%4%6%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%21%10%12%1%12,794
Once or twice a month49%26%13%11%1%3,998
Several times a year44%30%14%12%< 1%3,315
Seldom/never48%28%12%12%1%5,976
Don't know65%16%7%4%8%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%30%31%1%12,794
Once or twice a month35%34%30%< 1%3,998
Several times a year28%37%34%1%3,315
Seldom/never31%33%35%1%5,976
Don't know42%26%24%7%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who pray…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%13%4%22%1%12,794
Once or twice a month50%17%6%25%1%3,998
Several times a year43%19%9%28%< 1%3,315
Seldom/never49%17%6%28%1%5,976
Don't know62%12%3%13%10%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week28%9%8%55%1%12,794
Once or twice a month21%11%8%58%1%3,998
Several times a year15%8%11%66%< 1%3,315
Seldom/never19%6%7%68%1%5,976
Don't know33%7%7%43%10%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who meditate…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%9%4%32%2%12,794
Once or twice a month35%11%5%47%1%3,998
Several times a year27%10%8%53%2%3,315
Seldom/never28%6%3%62%2%5,976
Don't know45%3%2%28%22%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week71%12%6%10%1%12,794
Once or twice a month52%23%11%13%1%3,998
Several times a year40%18%23%19%1%3,315
Seldom/never46%12%9%31%2%5,976
Don't know59%4%3%10%24%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%14%39%9%3%12,794
Once or twice a month30%12%47%9%2%3,998
Several times a year26%10%51%10%2%3,315
Seldom/never30%7%53%8%2%5,976
Don't know45%6%31%6%13%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%63%2%1%12,794
Once or twice a month31%68%1%1%3,998
Several times a year30%68%1%1%3,315
Seldom/never31%66%1%1%5,976
Don't know35%52%4%9%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%10%8%40%1%12,794
Once or twice a month31%13%9%47%< 1%3,998
Several times a year22%10%12%56%< 1%3,315
Seldom/never27%9%7%56%1%5,976
Don't know45%6%5%28%15%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week30%24%3%36%7%12,794
Once or twice a month27%30%2%36%6%3,998
Several times a year25%27%2%38%7%3,315
Seldom/never34%27%3%30%7%5,976
Don't know45%12%13%13%17%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week68%24%8%12,794
Once or twice a month71%22%7%3,998
Several times a year70%24%6%3,315
Seldom/never75%18%6%5,976
Don't know69%12%19%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who …in hell

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week54%38%9%12,794
Once or twice a month56%36%8%3,998
Several times a year55%38%7%3,315
Seldom/never60%32%8%5,976
Don't know56%20%24%484
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week36%18%47%12,794
Once or twice a month39%13%48%3,998
Several times a year37%16%47%3,315
Seldom/never38%19%43%5,976
Don't know31%33%36%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%32%27%6%12,794
Once or twice a month35%37%24%4%3,998
Several times a year32%38%25%5%3,315
Seldom/never38%32%22%9%5,976
Don't know36%21%15%28%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%40%3%4%12,794
Once or twice a month53%41%2%3%3,998
Several times a year52%41%3%3%3,315
Seldom/never52%41%3%4%5,976
Don't know45%37%8%10%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%52%4%2%12,794
Once or twice a month43%52%3%2%3,998
Several times a year43%52%3%2%3,315
Seldom/never48%46%4%2%5,976
Don't know45%37%9%9%484
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%42%5%12,794
Once or twice a month58%39%3%3,998
Several times a year60%36%4%3,315
Seldom/never54%41%5%5,976
Don't know35%50%15%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%31%4%3%12,794
Once or twice a month65%29%3%2%3,998
Several times a year66%27%4%3%3,315
Seldom/never59%33%4%4%5,976
Don't know40%42%6%13%484
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 non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%38%8%12,794
Once or twice a month57%37%5%3,998
Several times a year58%36%7%3,315
Seldom/never49%42%9%5,976
Don't know27%52%21%484
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%58%3%3%12,794
Once or twice a month36%60%2%3%3,998
Several times a year36%60%2%2%3,315
Seldom/never43%52%2%4%5,976
Don't know39%35%7%20%484
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among non-parents by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of non-parents who say humans…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%25%5%33%4%12,794
Once or twice a month37%25%4%32%3%3,998
Several times a year36%27%4%29%4%3,315
Seldom/never31%22%3%38%5%5,976
Don't know16%16%9%37%22%484
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.