American Nones: The Profile of the No Religion Population, A Report Based on the American Religious Identification Survey 2008

Abstract

Politically, 21% of the nation's Politically, 21% of the nation's Politically, 21% of the nation's Politically, 21% of the nation's independents are Nones, as are 16% of independents are Nones, as are 16% of independents are Nones, as are 16% of independents are Nones, as are 16% of Democrats and 8% of Republicans.In Democrats and 8% of Republicans.In Democrats and 8% of Republicans.In Democrats and 8% of Republicans.In 1990, 12% of independents were Nones, as 1990, 12% of independents were Nones, as 1990, 12% of independents were Nones, as 1990, 12% of independents were Nones, as were 6% of Democrats and 6% of were 6% of Democrats and 6% of were 6% of Democrats and 6% of were 6% of Democrats and 6% of Republicans.(Fig. 2.1) Republicans.(Fig. 2.1) Republicans.(Fig. 2.1) Republicans.(Fig. 2.1)