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
201467%19%4%1%7%2%17,827
200774%16%3%< 1%4%3%20,430
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Belief in God among married adults by religious group

% of married adults 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
Buddhist25%25%16%3%27%3%103
Catholic67%26%4%1%1%1%3,810
Evangelical Protestant91%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,853
Hindu43%38%10%< 1%8%1%131
Historically Black Protestant91%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%626
Jehovah's Witness94%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%124
Jewish41%28%11%< 1%14%5%498
Mainline Protestant67%26%4%1%1%1%3,444
Mormon89%8%2%< 1%1%1%454
Muslim85%13%2%1%< 1%< 1%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%24%11%1%33%7%3,150
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain7%38%34%21%11,351
Believe in God; fairly certain7%44%31%18%3,339
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%45%31%17%798
Do not believe in God9%45%26%20%1,488
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%38%32%20%376
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Generational cohort among married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain2%10%33%41%13%1%11,351
Believe in God; fairly certain2%13%36%37%11%1%3,339
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%14%37%36%10%1%798
Do not believe in God3%14%37%32%12%1%1,488
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%18%28%39%13%1%376
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Gender composition among married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%55%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain53%47%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%811
Believe in God; don't know50%50%105
Do not believe in God64%36%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God63%37%399
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Racial and ethnic composition among married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%9%3%11%3%11,436
Believe in God; fairly certain73%3%4%17%2%3,357
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%4%7%15%2%800
Believe in God; don't know68%8%2%18%5%101
Do not believe in God82%1%7%7%3%1,493
Other/don't know if they believe in God85%3%5%3%4%385
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Immigrant status among married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%7%80%11,494
Believe in God; fairly certain21%8%71%3,364
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%7%68%805
Believe in God; don't know25%5%70%102
Do not believe in God14%13%73%1,496
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%9%80%390
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Income distribution among married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain21%21%35%23%9,981
Believe in God; fairly certain21%17%31%32%2,995
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%14%32%39%731
Do not believe in God11%13%34%42%1,382
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%13%33%46%324
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%31%19%12%11,539
Believe in God; fairly certain35%27%22%16%3,382
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%22%24%24%807
Believe in God; don't know52%17%13%18%103
Do not believe in God22%24%28%27%1,504
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%26%27%26%396
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%61%11,546
Believe in God; fairly certain42%58%3,382
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%59%806
Believe in God; don't know30%70%102
Do not believe in God41%59%1,505
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%63%396
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain78%18%3%1%1%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain28%45%20%6%1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%31%39%19%< 1%811
Believe in God; don't know47%28%11%7%7%105
Do not believe in God3%9%20%68%< 1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%20%36%32%2%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain56%30%14%< 1%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain21%44%35%< 1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%37%55%< 1%811
Believe in God; don't know36%31%31%2%105
Do not believe in God3%17%81%< 1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%30%61%2%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%14%3%5%1%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain34%26%12%27%1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%12%11%60%< 1%811
Believe in God; don't know41%13%12%26%8%105
Do not believe in God3%1%3%93%< 1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%5%6%71%5%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain39%11%10%40%< 1%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain10%7%8%75%< 1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%4%6%87%< 1%811
Believe in God; don't know21%9%9%57%5%105
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%3%3%88%3%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%7%4%39%2%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain30%11%5%52%2%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%9%6%59%< 1%811
Believe in God; don't know39%6%4%45%5%105
Do not believe in God18%9%5%68%1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%9%6%61%5%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain74%13%7%6%1%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain42%19%17%21%1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%15%15%34%1%811
Believe in God; don't know57%8%10%17%8%105
Do not believe in God34%12%9%43%2%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%14%12%31%8%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain46%16%12%25%2%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain39%17%18%24%1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%16%17%27%1%811
Believe in God; don't know51%5%11%28%5%105
Do not believe in God42%17%16%24%1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%17%15%19%2%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%6%35%4%3%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain15%13%58%12%2%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%17%58%19%1%811
Believe in God; don't know27%17%42%6%8%105
Do not believe in God1%20%51%27%2%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%14%56%18%7%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain48%50%1%1%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain28%70%1%1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%73%2%1%811
Believe in God; don't know34%58%2%6%105
Do not believe in God18%81%1%1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%75%3%2%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain53%11%9%27%1%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain13%9%11%67%1%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%6%5%84%< 1%811
Believe in God; don't know30%4%6%53%7%105
Do not believe in God1%3%5%91%< 1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%5%5%80%3%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain44%34%4%13%6%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain14%27%2%50%8%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%9%< 1%80%7%811
Believe in God; don't know28%15%9%30%18%105
Do not believe in God1%1%< 1%94%4%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%3%1%76%17%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain86%7%6%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain69%22%9%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%51%15%811
Believe in God; don't know57%19%24%105
Do not believe in God4%94%2%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%52%36%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%20%7%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain46%44%10%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%66%10%811
Believe in God; don't know40%34%26%105
Do not believe in God3%95%2%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%63%27%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%17%32%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain37%17%46%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%13%61%811
Believe in God; don't know37%30%33%105
Do not believe in God20%14%65%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%25%45%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%29%14%5%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain29%40%27%4%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%39%36%4%811
Believe in God; don't know37%25%22%16%105
Do not believe in God14%31%49%5%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%36%34%10%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%30%3%4%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain54%40%3%3%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%49%3%3%811
Believe in God; don't know44%37%8%12%105
Do not believe in God44%49%4%3%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God53%31%7%8%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain55%39%4%2%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain47%49%3%2%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%61%3%1%811
Believe in God; don't know41%38%9%12%105
Do not believe in God30%65%3%2%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God40%51%7%2%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%57%4%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain64%32%4%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain79%19%2%811
Believe in God; don't know43%43%14%105
Do not believe in God88%9%3%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%15%7%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%46%5%4%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain76%19%3%2%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%14%1%2%811
Believe in God; don't know46%31%10%13%105
Do not believe in God91%7%2%1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God77%13%5%4%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%57%8%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain66%26%8%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%20%4%811
Believe in God; don't know52%28%21%105
Do not believe in God88%9%3%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God75%16%9%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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 certain47%48%3%3%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain35%61%2%2%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%69%2%1%811
Believe in God; don't know41%49%3%7%105
Do not believe in God19%78%2%1%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%65%3%3%399
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 married adults by belief in God

% of married adults 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%29%3%49%5%11,605
Believe in God; fairly certain47%26%6%18%3%3,395
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain68%10%8%13%2%811
Believe in God; don't know39%16%13%21%12%105
Do not believe in God89%3%1%6%2%1,512
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%3%16%5%5%399
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.