Age distribution among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
< 1%
< 1%
84%
16%
633
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
55%
45%
633
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
84%
4%
4%
4%
4%
618
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 college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
11%
11%
78%
629
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
13%
13%
32%
42%
585
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 college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
66%
6%
14%
4%
10%
630
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 college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
16%
84%
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
19%
23%
12%
1%
37%
10%
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
9%
17%
22%
50%
1%
633
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Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
4%
20%
76%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
15%
11%
5%
69%
1%
633
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
3%
< 1%
3%
93%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of meditation among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
32%
10%
4%
53%
1%
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.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
44%
19%
10%
25%
2%
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
53%
16%
16%
15%
< 1%
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
4%
21%
52%
21%
3%
633
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
23%
75%
1%
1%
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.
Frequency of reading scripture among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
5%
4%
7%
85%
< 1%
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.
Interpreting scripture among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
3%
5%
1%
85%
6%
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.
Belief in Heaven among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
21%
70%
9%
633
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Belief in Hell among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
11%
82%
7%
633
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
24%
12%
63%
633
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Political ideology among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
34%
48%
2%
633
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Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
44%
4%
4%
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
32%
64%
3%
1%
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.
Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
85%
11%
4%
633
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Views about homosexuality among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
89%
8%
2%
1%
633
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Views about same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
85%
10%
6%
633
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Views about environmental regulation among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
24%
73%
3%
1%
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.
Views about human evolution among the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer
% of the Unaffiliated college graduates who are baby Boomer 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
77%
9%
5%
6%
3%
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.