DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201431%37%22%11%1,252
200732%40%19%9%734
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201420%18%30%26%7%< 1%1,252
2007< 1%26%34%30%9%2%734
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201470%9%5%12%4%1,233
200771%10%3%13%3%733
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%12%78%1,241
200711%7%82%734
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201430%24%25%21%1,123
200729%27%27%16%633
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201454%28%13%5%1,259
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201437%9%12%2%39%1,253
200744%10%10%2%34%743
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201421%79%1,258
200731%69%746
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men 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
201431%22%12%1%27%6%1,262
200737%24%9%1%21%8%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201416%24%26%34%1%1,262
200718%26%24%31%1%749
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20145%26%69%< 1%1,262
20077%20%72%< 1%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%12%8%61%< 1%1,262
200719%14%5%60%1%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20145%4%3%87%< 1%1,262
20079%4%3%84%1%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201422%8%4%64%1%1,262
200721%6%4%66%2%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men 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
201435%12%11%40%2%1,262
200729%8%11%48%4%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men 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
201442%14%13%30%1%1,262
200732%12%12%42%2%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20149%13%64%13%1%1,262
20077%12%69%9%2%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%68%1%< 1%1,262
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201410%6%5%78%< 1%1,262
200712%5%5%77%1%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men 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
201413%13%1%66%8%1,262
200713%16%2%57%12%749
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201443%44%13%1,262
200747%41%12%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201434%55%11%1,262
200737%51%12%749
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201448%27%25%1,262
200743%24%33%749
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201437%37%18%8%1,262
200735%37%20%8%749
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201473%24%1%2%1,262
200759%36%2%3%749
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 adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%33%4%1%1,262
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201459%36%6%1,262
200758%34%7%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201464%27%5%4%1,262
200752%36%6%6%749
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201457%31%11%1,262
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are men 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
201453%17%5%21%4%1,262
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.