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Age distribution among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
35%
14%
8%
583
Once or twice a month
39%
40%
14%
7%
178
Several times a year
31%
44%
17%
9%
135
Seldom/never
36%
37%
15%
12%
179
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 atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
23%
25%
17%
4%
< 1%
583
Once or twice a month
27%
21%
31%
17%
4%
< 1%
178
Several times a year
24%
16%
34%
20%
5%
1%
135
Seldom/never
26%
18%
29%
18%
7%
1%
179
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Gender composition among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
30%
590
Once or twice a month
68%
32%
179
Several times a year
71%
29%
136
Seldom/never
62%
38%
186
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Racial and ethnic composition among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
3%
4%
10%
3%
584
Once or twice a month
82%
1%
5%
10%
2%
178
Several times a year
71%
< 1%
19%
8%
1%
135
Seldom/never
75%
6%
8%
10%
1%
183
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Immigrant status among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
13%
78%
585
Once or twice a month
12%
9%
79%
178
Several times a year
23%
18%
59%
135
Seldom/never
15%
15%
70%
182
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Income distribution among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
28%
15%
29%
29%
550
Once or twice a month
14%
18%
36%
32%
172
Several times a year
11%
23%
24%
41%
122
Seldom/never
28%
24%
22%
27%
161
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Educational distribution among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
36%
28%
15%
589
Once or twice a month
25%
27%
27%
20%
179
Several times a year
26%
21%
28%
25%
136
Seldom/never
40%
27%
22%
12%
185
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 atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
15%
10%
2%
42%
590
Once or twice a month
43%
13%
8%
< 1%
36%
179
Several times a year
46%
6%
5%
4%
39%
133
Seldom/never
37%
11%
11%
1%
40%
184
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 atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
21%
79%
590
Once or twice a month
25%
75%
179
Several times a year
21%
79%
136
Seldom/never
21%
79%
185
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Belief in God among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
2%
4%
2%
1%
91%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
2%
1%
2%
< 1%
95%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
3%
4%
2%
< 1%
91%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
3%
2%
2%
< 1%
90%
3%
186
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Importance of religion in one's life among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
2%
7%
10%
81%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
< 1%
2%
13%
84%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
2%
4%
15%
79%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
2%
3%
8%
88%
< 1%
186
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Attendance at religious services among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
1%
11%
88%
< 1%
590
Once or twice a month
< 1%
12%
88%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
1%
12%
87%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
2%
6%
92%
< 1%
186
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 atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
2%
< 1%
1%
96%
< 1%
590
Once or twice a month
< 1%
1%
< 1%
99%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
2%
< 1%
1%
97%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
< 1%
1%
< 1%
99%
< 1%
186
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among atheists by frequency feeling 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
At least once a week
2%
< 1%
2%
96%
< 1%
590
Once or twice a month
< 1%
1%
< 1%
99%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
< 1%
< 1%
3%
97%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
< 1%
< 1%
1%
99%
< 1%
186
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Frequency of meditation among atheists by frequency feeling 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
At least once a week
24%
10%
6%
60%
< 1%
590
Once or twice a month
20%
8%
7%
66%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
13%
7%
5%
74%
1%
136
Seldom/never
6%
4%
1%
88%
1%
186
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
43%
15%
4%
35%
2%
590
Once or twice a month
21%
19%
15%
43%
2%
179
Several times a year
15%
12%
24%
47%
2%
136
Seldom/never
16%
6%
2%
74%
2%
186
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
1%
24%
40%
35%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
< 1%
25%
40%
34%
2%
179
Several times a year
1%
23%
48%
24%
5%
136
Seldom/never
2%
12%
57%
27%
2%
186
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
14%
85%
1%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
20%
80%
< 1%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
11%
88%
1%
1%
136
Seldom/never
21%
79%
< 1%
< 1%
186
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Frequency of reading scripture among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
4%
5%
7%
84%
< 1%
590
Once or twice a month
1%
2%
6%
91%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
< 1%
< 1%
1%
99%
< 1%
186
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Interpreting scripture among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
1%
1%
< 1%
97%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
99%
1%
179
Several times a year
< 1%
2%
< 1%
96%
3%
136
Seldom/never
< 1%
2%
< 1%
93%
5%
186
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Belief in Heaven among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
94%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
2%
97%
1%
179
Several times a year
4%
95%
2%
136
Seldom/never
6%
93%
1%
186
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Belief in Hell among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
3%
96%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
3%
95%
2%
179
Several times a year
2%
97%
1%
136
Seldom/never
6%
93%
1%
186
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Party affiliation among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
15%
74%
590
Once or twice a month
18%
14%
68%
179
Several times a year
18%
11%
72%
136
Seldom/never
19%
28%
53%
186
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Political ideology among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
28%
60%
3%
590
Once or twice a month
8%
35%
55%
2%
179
Several times a year
11%
24%
59%
5%
136
Seldom/never
14%
32%
44%
10%
186
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Views about size of government among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
54%
4%
3%
590
Once or twice a month
43%
50%
5%
3%
179
Several times a year
40%
56%
4%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
45%
50%
2%
3%
186
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Views about government aid to the poor among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
22%
75%
2%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
20%
76%
4%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
19%
76%
3%
2%
136
Seldom/never
30%
66%
2%
1%
186
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Views about abortion among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
10%
3%
590
Once or twice a month
93%
6%
1%
179
Several times a year
89%
10%
1%
136
Seldom/never
78%
19%
3%
186
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Views about homosexuality among atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
96%
2%
1%
1%
590
Once or twice a month
95%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
93%
3%
1%
3%
136
Seldom/never
89%
8%
2%
1%
186
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 atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
95%
3%
2%
590
Once or twice a month
95%
3%
2%
179
Several times a year
89%
6%
5%
136
Seldom/never
87%
9%
4%
186
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 atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
14%
82%
2%
2%
590
Once or twice a month
18%
78%
2%
2%
179
Several times a year
13%
82%
4%
< 1%
136
Seldom/never
30%
67%
1%
2%
186
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 atheists by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of atheists 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
At least once a week
94%
2%
2%
2%
< 1%
590
Once or twice a month
91%
2%
2%
5%
< 1%
179
Several times a year
91%
3%
< 1%
5%
1%
136
Seldom/never
83%
4%
1%
12%
1%
186
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.