Important Takeaways:

• Rise of the ‘Nones’: As of January 2024, 28% of U.S. adults identify as religiously unaffiliated, surpassing both Catholics (23%) and evangelical Protestants (24%).
• Growth Over Time: The percentage of ‘Nones’ has increased from 16% in 2007 to 28% in 2024, indicating a significant shift in religious affiliation over the past decade.
• Diverse Beliefs: The ‘Nones’ encompass atheists, agnostics, and individuals who describe their religion as “nothing in particular.”
• Belief in Higher Power: While many ‘Nones’ do not affiliate with organized religion, most believe in God or a higher power, though they seldom attend religious services.
• Perception of Religion: A majority of ‘Nones’ acknowledge that religion can have both positive and negative effects on society.
• Political Implications: The growing number of ‘Nones’ could influence American politics, as they tend to be more liberal and Democratic, contrasting with the traditionally conservative evangelical constituency.

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