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
201451%22%8%< 1%16%3%5,544
200764%21%4%< 1%7%3%4,242
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 18-29 year olds by religious group

% of 18-29 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
Catholic55%32%8%1%3%1%890
Evangelical Protestant83%14%2%< 1%< 1%1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant84%14%1%< 1%1%< 1%298
Jewish36%28%12%< 1%22%2%104
Mainline Protestant61%29%6%< 1%1%2%586
Mormon84%13%1%< 1%1%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%20%14%< 1%39%5%2,003
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%38%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain61%39%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%35%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%471
Do not believe in God68%32%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God60%40%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%54%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain50%50%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain58%42%471
Do not believe in God62%38%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God60%40%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%20%4%20%5%2,714
Believe in God; fairly certain54%11%7%23%5%1,206
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain56%5%12%22%4%468
Do not believe in God68%3%11%14%4%935
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%6%3%11%8%154
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Immigrant status among 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%16%70%2,695
Believe in God; fairly certain17%16%67%1,200
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%23%58%463
Do not believe in God14%19%67%932
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%14%83%156
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain45%22%23%11%2,407
Believe in God; fairly certain43%22%24%11%1,060
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%18%22%19%426
Do not believe in God34%22%26%18%851
Other/don't know if they believe in God40%19%26%15%131
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%40%13%4%2,732
Believe in God; fairly certain44%39%13%5%1,209
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%37%17%4%469
Do not believe in God34%38%21%6%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%52%15%5%157
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain20%10%4%< 1%66%2,729
Believe in God; fairly certain13%16%4%< 1%67%1,209
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%14%2%< 1%75%470
Do not believe in God9%13%2%< 1%77%942
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%9%6%< 1%70%157
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain28%72%2,727
Believe in God; fairly certain22%78%1,211
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%87%471
Do not believe in God8%92%942
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%84%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%26%4%3%< 1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain22%49%22%7%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%28%43%23%< 1%471
Do not believe in God2%7%28%62%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%20%35%38%2%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain43%39%17%< 1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain18%48%34%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%36%59%< 1%471
Do not believe in God1%21%77%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%28%66%1%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain66%21%4%9%< 1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain28%25%14%33%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%12%11%65%< 1%471
Do not believe in God1%1%3%95%< 1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%9%8%75%2%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain29%15%11%44%< 1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain9%11%8%72%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%5%3%88%< 1%471
Do not believe in God1%2%3%95%< 1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%2%5%87%2%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain37%9%4%49%1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain23%12%5%58%1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%15%6%59%1%471
Do not believe in God16%8%6%70%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%8%3%65%1%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain65%17%9%8%1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain41%25%14%19%1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%23%14%35%< 1%471
Do not believe in God30%18%9%42%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%13%5%36%7%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain47%20%11%21%1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain46%19%14%20%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%18%12%16%1%471
Do not believe in God49%20%11%20%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God60%21%10%8%1%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain40%11%40%6%2%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain11%19%57%12%1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%26%53%16%2%471
Do not believe in God2%20%49%29%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%27%55%14%3%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain30%68%1%1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain19%80%1%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%87%< 1%1%471
Do not believe in God12%87%< 1%< 1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%90%2%< 1%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain44%16%9%30%1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain14%13%9%64%< 1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%6%9%80%< 1%471
Do not believe in God2%3%5%90%< 1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%7%6%80%2%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain34%41%3%17%6%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain12%33%< 1%48%7%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%9%< 1%80%7%471
Do not believe in God< 1%2%< 1%96%3%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%4%1%80%15%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%8%4%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain77%18%5%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%42%12%471
Do not believe in God7%88%5%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%38%39%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain76%20%4%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain58%36%6%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%54%10%471
Do not believe in God6%90%3%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%47%31%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%21%39%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain30%21%49%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%20%57%471
Do not believe in God16%20%65%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%27%54%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%36%21%9%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain21%40%32%7%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%40%39%6%471
Do not believe in God12%31%50%6%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%43%39%9%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%52%2%3%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain42%53%1%3%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%50%3%4%471
Do not believe in God40%55%2%3%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God50%34%6%10%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain45%50%4%1%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain40%56%3%2%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%59%3%1%471
Do not believe in God30%66%3%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%54%7%2%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain40%58%3%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain61%37%3%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain77%20%2%471
Do not believe in God84%14%2%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%15%5%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain63%31%4%3%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain87%11%2%1%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain89%8%1%2%471
Do not believe in God95%3%1%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God91%4%3%2%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 year olds who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain56%39%6%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain81%15%4%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain86%11%3%471
Do not believe in God93%5%2%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God89%8%3%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain38%57%2%2%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain30%65%2%2%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%69%1%2%471
Do not believe in God18%79%2%1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%63%3%8%158
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 18-29 year olds by belief in God

% of 18-29 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 certain21%33%3%39%3%2,735
Believe in God; fairly certain50%28%4%17%2%1,212
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%13%3%12%2%471
Do not believe in God88%5%1%5%< 1%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God70%14%13%1%2%158
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.