DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201437%42%15%6%202
200736%41%15%8%141
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201423%22%35%16%5%< 1%202
2007< 1%27%37%26%9%1%141
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201456%44%202
200746%54%142
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201448%24%4%20%4%198
200755%23%1%21%< 1%140
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Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201413%16%71%199
200719%4%76%141
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201439%25%24%12%189
200749%24%20%7%127
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Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201446%30%16%8%202
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Marital status among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201429%15%10%1%45%202
200739%9%9%4%39%142
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Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201426%74%202
200738%62%142
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201445%25%7%< 1%21%2%202
200754%27%7%< 1%10%3%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201431%30%18%22%< 1%202
200731%45%11%10%2%142
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Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20148%46%45%1%202
20078%49%43%< 1%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%17%9%35%< 1%202
200746%27%9%18%< 1%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20146%16%12%67%< 1%202
200713%14%12%61%< 1%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201436%11%4%48%1%202
200747%9%3%40%1%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201450%19%14%15%3%202
200743%26%9%19%2%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201451%17%5%27%< 1%202
200746%14%12%24%3%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20148%18%61%13%1%202
200713%13%67%3%3%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201417%80%1%2%202
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 the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201419%28%< 1%50%3%202
200730%27%3%34%7%142
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Belief in Heaven among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201453%40%6%202
200762%26%11%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201438%59%3%202
200749%43%8%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Political ideology among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201413%40%46%2%202
200718%38%36%7%142
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Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201433%58%2%7%202
200724%68%2%6%142
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Views about government aid to the poor among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201419%77%3%1%202
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 the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201466%33%1%202
200761%35%4%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201478%20%1%1%202
200772%17%2%9%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201476%21%4%202
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 the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201425%71%3%1%202
200727%68%1%4%142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem.

% of the Unaffiliated adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as democrat/lean Dem. who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201450%15%5%27%3%202
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