Income distribution among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by religious group

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic34%20%26%19%4,040
Evangelical Protestant34%22%29%14%6,580
Historically Black Protestant52%22%18%8%1,510
Jehovah's Witness48%23%24%4%187
Jewish25%16%23%36%235
Mainline Protestant31%21%28%20%3,392
Mormon27%19%33%22%513
Muslim36%19%29%16%164
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")46%22%20%13%1,574
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

Age distribution among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are ages…

Income distribution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Less than $30,00022%30%27%21%5,879
$30,000-$49,99918%35%26%21%3,884
$50,000-$99,99915%38%31%15%5,309
$100,000 or more12%42%34%11%3,612
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Income distributionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Less than $30,00012%15%24%32%14%2%5,879
$30,000-$49,99910%16%28%32%14%1%3,884
$50,000-$99,9999%12%32%37%9%1%5,309
$100,000 or more10%7%38%39%6%< 1%3,612
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Income distributionMenWomenSample size
Less than $30,00039%61%5,937
$30,000-$49,99945%55%3,913
$50,000-$99,99947%53%5,365
$100,000 or more53%47%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…

Income distributionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Less than $30,00051%22%2%20%5%5,886
$30,000-$49,99964%16%2%14%4%3,869
$50,000-$99,99974%11%3%8%3%5,301
$100,000 or more77%9%4%8%3%3,614
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Income distributionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Less than $30,00017%9%74%5,836
$30,000-$49,99912%9%78%3,885
$50,000-$99,9998%8%83%5,338
$100,000 or more10%9%81%3,636
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have completed…

Income distributionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Less than $30,00061%31%6%2%5,923
$30,000-$49,99943%39%13%5%3,910
$50,000-$99,99929%38%21%13%5,355
$100,000 or more19%27%30%24%3,648
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Income distributionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Less than $30,00029%8%22%12%29%5,918
$30,000-$49,99950%6%15%7%21%3,902
$50,000-$99,99968%4%9%3%16%5,361
$100,000 or more75%4%6%2%13%3,652
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Income distributionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Less than $30,00029%71%5,926
$30,000-$49,99930%70%3,908
$50,000-$99,99934%66%5,357
$100,000 or more39%61%3,647
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say religion is…

Income distributionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00074%19%3%3%1%5,937
$30,000-$49,99973%21%3%3%< 1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99974%20%3%2%1%5,365
$100,000 or more70%23%4%3%< 1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend religious services…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00044%33%22%1%5,937
$30,000-$49,99949%33%17%< 1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99953%34%13%< 1%5,365
$100,000 or more48%37%14%< 1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who pray…

Income distributionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00075%15%3%6%1%5,937
$30,000-$49,99974%15%3%7%< 1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99975%16%4%5%< 1%5,365
$100,000 or more71%18%5%6%< 1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend prayer group…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00035%12%8%44%1%5,937
$30,000-$49,99934%11%11%44%< 1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99935%12%11%41%< 1%5,365
$100,000 or more31%11%11%47%< 1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who meditate…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00052%7%3%35%2%5,937
$30,000-$49,99949%7%3%40%1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99946%8%4%42%1%5,365
$100,000 or more43%8%4%44%1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00069%13%7%10%1%5,937
$30,000-$49,99972%14%7%7%1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99971%14%8%6%1%5,365
$100,000 or more71%15%8%5%1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00049%14%10%25%2%5,937
$30,000-$49,99947%16%11%26%1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99945%18%12%24%1%5,365
$100,000 or more45%18%14%22%1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Income distributionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00045%7%40%5%2%5,937
$30,000-$49,99947%6%39%5%3%3,913
$50,000-$99,99950%7%37%4%2%5,365
$100,000 or more46%9%38%5%2%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…

Income distributionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00033%65%2%1%5,937
$30,000-$49,99940%58%1%1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99946%52%1%< 1%5,365
$100,000 or more48%51%1%< 1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who read scripture…

Income distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00052%12%7%28%1%5,937
$30,000-$49,99951%12%9%28%1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99950%12%10%27%1%5,365
$100,000 or more43%13%10%34%< 1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say the holy scripture is…

Income distributionWord 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
Less than $30,00051%26%3%14%6%5,937
$30,000-$49,99944%32%3%15%6%3,913
$50,000-$99,99937%38%4%15%6%5,365
$100,000 or more29%43%3%18%6%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in heaven

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00088%7%5%5,937
$30,000-$49,99987%8%5%3,913
$50,000-$99,99987%8%5%5,365
$100,000 or more85%9%6%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in hell

Income distributionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Less than $30,00074%19%7%5,937
$30,000-$49,99974%20%5%3,913
$50,000-$99,99973%21%7%5,365
$100,000 or more69%23%7%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…

Income distributionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Less than $30,00030%21%49%5,937
$30,000-$49,99943%16%41%3,913
$50,000-$99,99953%12%34%5,365
$100,000 or more59%10%31%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Income distributionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00038%31%22%9%5,937
$30,000-$49,99944%33%18%5%3,913
$50,000-$99,99950%32%15%3%5,365
$100,000 or more50%32%16%2%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who would rather have…

Income distributionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00038%55%3%4%5,937
$30,000-$49,99957%37%3%3%3,913
$50,000-$99,99966%28%3%3%5,365
$100,000 or more70%25%2%2%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say government aid to the poor…

Income distributionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00036%57%5%2%5,937
$30,000-$49,99950%45%4%1%3,913
$50,000-$99,99957%38%4%1%5,365
$100,000 or more61%36%3%1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say abortion should be…

Income distributionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00042%53%5%5,937
$30,000-$49,99943%53%4%3,913
$50,000-$99,99943%54%3%5,365
$100,000 or more47%50%3%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say homosexuality…

Income distributionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00052%41%4%4%5,937
$30,000-$49,99950%42%4%3%3,913
$50,000-$99,99950%43%5%3%5,365
$100,000 or more57%35%5%3%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …same-sex marriage

Income distributionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00040%51%9%5,937
$30,000-$49,99941%52%7%3,913
$50,000-$99,99941%52%6%5,365
$100,000 or more47%47%7%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…

Income distributionStricter 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
Less than $30,00042%51%2%4%5,937
$30,000-$49,99942%53%2%2%3,913
$50,000-$99,99941%54%3%2%5,365
$100,000 or more47%50%2%1%3,655
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by household income

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say humans…

Income distributionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Less than $30,00017%28%3%46%6%5,937
$30,000-$49,99915%30%3%48%4%3,913
$50,000-$99,99916%33%3%45%3%5,365
$100,000 or more19%34%4%40%3%3,655
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.