Age distribution among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
26%
33%
23%
19%
165
2007
15%
34%
33%
18%
207
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
16%
18%
24%
29%
12%
1%
165
2007
< 1%
13%
25%
40%
19%
4%
207
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
48%
52%
176
2007
49%
51%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
83%
8%
1%
5%
3%
173
2007
83%
7%
1%
4%
5%
214
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
7%
6%
88%
174
2007
3%
5%
92%
214
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
51%
22%
18%
10%
130
2007
36%
32%
25%
7%
148
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
42%
42%
10%
6%
171
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Marital status among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
42%
10%
14%
8%
26%
171
2007
54%
4%
12%
12%
18%
216
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
27%
73%
175
2007
24%
76%
217
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 God among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
56%
27%
5%
2%
6%
3%
176
2007
68%
18%
3%
1%
4%
6%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
46%
28%
11%
14%
1%
176
2007
53%
26%
11%
8%
2%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
26%
32%
42%
1%
176
2007
33%
32%
32%
3%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
12%
6%
31%
3%
176
2007
57%
17%
4%
21%
2%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
14%
9%
7%
67%
4%
176
2007
23%
6%
4%
63%
4%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
38%
6%
2%
51%
3%
176
2007
38%
5%
2%
52%
2%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
53%
11%
13%
19%
4%
176
2007
46%
10%
11%
28%
5%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
40%
18%
10%
31%
1%
176
2007
36%
9%
14%
35%
5%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
30%
6%
54%
6%
4%
176
2007
25%
4%
61%
4%
5%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
38%
57%
4%
1%
176
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Frequency of reading scripture among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
23%
7%
6%
59%
5%
176
2007
36%
5%
6%
50%
2%
221
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Interpreting scripture among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
25%
26%
5%
30%
14%
176
2007
35%
21%
4%
22%
17%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
73%
17%
10%
176
2007
73%
18%
9%
221
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Belief in Hell among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
54%
38%
8%
176
2007
61%
30%
9%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
36%
13%
31%
176
2007
28%
35%
17%
20%
221
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Views about size of government among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
53%
36%
7%
4%
176
2007
45%
39%
8%
9%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
40%
49%
7%
4%
176
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Views about abortion among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
48%
46%
6%
176
2007
53%
34%
13%
221
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
68%
25%
4%
3%
176
2007
41%
43%
5%
11%
221
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Views about same-sex marriage among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
30%
15%
176
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Views about environmental regulation among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
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2014
30%
52%
6%
11%
176
2007
35%
50%
5%
10%
221
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Views about human evolution among independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are in Michigan 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
32%
20%
4%
35%
8%
176
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