Belief in God among 50-64 year olds

% of 50-64 year olds who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201469%19%4%1%6%2%10,296
200773%16%3%1%4%3%10,484
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.

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Belief in God among 50-64 year olds by religious group

% of 50-64 year olds who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic66%27%4%1%1%1%2,277
Evangelical Protestant90%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,758
Historically Black Protestant89%9%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%622
Jewish41%26%15%< 1%13%5%236
Mainline Protestant70%23%4%1%2%1%1,819
Mormon92%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%168
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")33%24%10%1%26%6%1,838
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.

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DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%442
Do not believe in God< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%56%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain54%46%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%442
Do not believe in God67%33%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God61%39%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%14%2%10%4%6,795
Believe in God; fairly certain73%5%3%17%3%1,909
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain77%6%5%10%2%437
Do not believe in God87%3%3%5%2%719
Other/don't know if they believe in God86%5%4%3%2%211
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain10%6%84%6,855
Believe in God; fairly certain19%6%74%1,909
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%9%72%439
Do not believe in God9%10%81%718
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%6%84%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.

Income distribution among 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%19%28%19%6,140
Believe in God; fairly certain28%20%26%26%1,743
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%13%31%32%406
Do not believe in God17%13%31%39%677
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%15%22%44%175
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%31%15%9%6,895
Believe in God; fairly certain41%28%18%13%1,919
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%23%23%19%441
Do not believe in God27%25%25%23%721
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%23%25%22%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%4%21%6%9%6,894
Believe in God; fairly certain58%7%19%5%11%1,919
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%7%15%4%11%439
Do not believe in God61%8%18%2%11%722
Other/don't know if they believe in God65%5%15%2%13%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.

Parent of children under 18 among 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%85%6,906
Believe in God; fairly certain18%82%1,920
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%89%441
Do not believe in God14%86%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%85%218
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%18%3%2%1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain29%47%16%7%< 1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%32%36%19%1%442
Do not believe in God3%7%23%66%1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%23%30%33%5%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%33%18%< 1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain19%42%39%< 1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%33%56%< 1%442
Do not believe in God2%17%81%< 1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%26%61%7%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain76%15%3%5%1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain36%24%12%27%1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%15%11%53%< 1%442
Do not believe in God3%2%2%93%< 1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%4%5%67%10%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%10%9%45%< 1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain11%6%7%77%< 1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%5%4%85%< 1%442
Do not believe in God1%1%1%97%< 1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%4%3%85%3%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%7%3%37%2%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain33%10%5%51%1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%10%6%54%< 1%442
Do not believe in God20%7%4%68%< 1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%12%4%49%6%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%12%7%8%1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain44%17%15%23%1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%16%14%35%1%442
Do not believe in God29%13%9%46%3%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%13%12%30%8%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%14%11%24%1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain41%19%17%22%1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%15%13%27%1%442
Do not believe in God46%14%14%25%1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%14%12%23%2%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%6%38%4%2%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain16%13%57%12%3%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%17%56%16%1%442
Do not believe in God2%20%55%22%2%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%14%56%16%9%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%54%2%1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain28%69%2%1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%72%2%1%442
Do not believe in God18%80%1%1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%73%3%4%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%11%8%29%1%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain15%9%10%66%< 1%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%8%5%79%< 1%442
Do not believe in God2%2%3%93%< 1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%3%9%75%4%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%29%4%14%7%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain16%26%2%49%8%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%11%< 1%78%5%442
Do not believe in God1%2%< 1%92%4%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%5%2%72%20%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain86%8%6%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain68%22%10%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%50%16%442
Do not believe in God4%93%4%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%48%37%218
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 Hell among 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%20%8%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain47%43%10%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%67%11%442
Do not believe in God3%94%3%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%60%28%218
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%15%41%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain34%16%50%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%15%64%442
Do not believe in God21%16%63%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%28%47%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%30%17%5%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain30%39%27%4%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%32%40%7%442
Do not believe in God15%29%51%5%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%37%34%11%218
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 size of government among 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain57%36%3%3%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain52%41%3%4%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%48%5%4%442
Do not believe in God43%50%4%3%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God51%34%7%8%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%45%4%2%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain43%52%3%2%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%62%3%2%442
Do not believe in God26%68%5%1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%53%8%5%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%51%5%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain67%29%4%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%17%2%442
Do not believe in God89%8%3%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%12%8%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%43%5%4%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain75%18%4%3%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%14%3%2%442
Do not believe in God85%11%3%2%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%12%6%8%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%55%8%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain63%28%8%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%19%5%442
Do not believe in God85%11%4%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God70%16%13%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%49%2%3%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain36%60%2%3%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%68%3%< 1%442
Do not believe in God23%75%1%1%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%67%4%6%218
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 50-64 year olds by belief in God

% of 50-64 year olds who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%31%3%48%4%6,919
Believe in God; fairly certain45%26%6%19%4%1,925
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%9%7%18%2%442
Do not believe in God87%4%1%6%2%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God63%8%13%11%5%218
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.