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
201462%19%6%1%10%2%26,567
200770%17%4%1%5%3%24,726
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 non-parents by religious group

% of non-parents 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
Buddhist28%31%12%1%25%4%217
Catholic66%26%5%1%2%1%5,411
Evangelical Protestant87%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,385
Hindu38%31%16%1%12%2%115
Historically Black Protestant88%10%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,421
Jehovah's Witness90%8%1%< 1%< 1%1%182
Jewish34%28%15%1%19%4%661
Mainline Protestant66%25%5%1%2%1%4,844
Mormon85%12%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%419
Muslim79%15%4%< 1%1%1%147
Orthodox Christian59%29%8%< 1%4%1%137
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%21%12%1%35%6%5,788
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%19%35%27%16,085
Believe in God; fairly certain27%22%29%21%4,961
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%20%23%16%1,397
Believe in God; don't know9%15%29%47%223
Do not believe in God45%23%18%14%2,693
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%24%24%20%662
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Generational cohort among non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%8%16%43%18%2%16,085
Believe in God; fairly certain19%14%18%35%13%1%4,961
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%19%14%28%10%1%1,397
Believe in God; don't know6%6%12%34%32%10%223
Do not believe in God32%20%16%22%9%1%2,693
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%16%18%30%13%2%662
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Gender composition among non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%55%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain54%46%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%38%1,414
Believe in God; don't know53%47%230
Do not believe in God67%33%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God62%38%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%15%2%12%4%16,184
Believe in God; fairly certain69%7%4%16%3%5,003
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain68%5%9%15%4%1,400
Believe in God; don't know72%7%2%16%4%220
Do not believe in God77%3%8%9%3%2,685
Other/don't know if they believe in God81%4%4%6%4%672
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%9%80%16,238
Believe in God; fairly certain16%12%72%4,987
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%17%65%1,395
Believe in God; don't know18%10%72%223
Do not believe in God11%16%73%2,695
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%12%80%679
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain38%22%25%14%13,890
Believe in God; fairly certain34%22%26%19%4,383
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%16%28%24%1,266
Believe in God; don't know47%19%22%11%156
Do not believe in God26%20%29%25%2,467
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%18%25%28%547
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%32%14%8%16,351
Believe in God; fairly certain42%30%16%12%5,028
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%29%19%13%1,407
Believe in God; don't know54%23%12%11%226
Do not believe in God29%31%25%15%2,716
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%34%21%18%693
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%5%15%10%25%16,372
Believe in God; fairly certain39%9%13%7%33%5,030
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%10%9%5%45%1,407
Believe in God; don't know34%7%22%22%15%225
Do not believe in God29%12%9%3%48%2,715
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%8%11%6%38%681
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%20%3%2%1%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain25%46%20%7%1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%29%40%23%1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know49%23%11%9%8%230
Do not believe in God3%8%23%65%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%19%32%36%4%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain49%32%19%1%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain19%42%39%< 1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%34%59%< 1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know31%30%35%4%230
Do not believe in God2%17%80%< 1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%25%65%4%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%15%4%6%1%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain33%24%12%30%1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%12%11%61%< 1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know48%10%8%23%11%230
Do not believe in God2%1%3%93%< 1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%6%7%69%6%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain34%11%10%46%1%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain10%7%7%75%< 1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%3%4%88%< 1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know18%7%9%55%11%230
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%2%3%87%4%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%8%3%37%2%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain31%12%6%51%1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%12%7%58%1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know46%9%1%36%8%230
Do not believe in God18%8%6%68%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%10%5%55%5%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain72%12%7%8%1%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain42%20%15%21%2%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%17%15%38%1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know48%10%11%17%15%230
Do not believe in God28%15%10%45%2%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%13%10%33%7%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain48%15%11%25%2%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain43%17%16%23%1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%16%14%23%1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know43%8%8%30%10%230
Do not believe in God47%17%13%22%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God50%14%14%18%4%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%7%39%5%3%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain14%15%58%12%2%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%22%56%14%2%1,414
Believe in God; don't know16%11%55%5%13%230
Do not believe in God1%20%51%26%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%21%54%15%6%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain39%58%2%1%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain24%74%2%1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%79%1%1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know25%62%4%9%230
Do not believe in God16%83%1%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%78%3%2%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain49%12%8%30%1%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain15%10%10%65%1%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%6%7%81%< 1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know28%9%9%46%8%230
Do not believe in God2%3%4%90%< 1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%5%6%77%4%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain43%31%4%15%7%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain13%28%1%49%9%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%10%< 1%78%6%1,414
Believe in God; don't know30%12%9%30%20%230
Do not believe in God1%2%< 1%94%3%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%4%1%74%19%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain86%8%6%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain69%22%9%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%48%13%1,414
Believe in God; don't know62%19%19%230
Do not believe in God6%91%3%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%45%38%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%21%8%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain47%44%10%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%62%11%1,414
Believe in God; don't know46%30%24%230
Do not believe in God5%93%3%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%55%31%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%17%40%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain33%17%50%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%18%60%1,414
Believe in God; don't know28%27%44%230
Do not believe in God18%16%66%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%25%50%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%31%17%7%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain26%39%30%6%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%38%38%7%1,414
Believe in God; don't know32%24%28%16%230
Do not believe in God13%31%51%5%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%35%35%12%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%38%3%4%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain50%44%3%3%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%46%4%4%1,414
Believe in God; don't know42%35%9%14%230
Do not believe in God42%51%3%3%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%34%8%10%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain48%46%4%2%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain42%53%3%2%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%58%3%2%1,414
Believe in God; don't know38%37%10%15%230
Do not believe in God28%67%3%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%54%8%4%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%52%5%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain66%30%4%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%20%3%1,414
Believe in God; don't know43%31%26%230
Do not believe in God86%11%3%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%16%8%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%41%5%4%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain77%17%3%3%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%12%2%3%1,414
Believe in God; don't know50%28%11%12%230
Do not believe in God91%6%2%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God77%12%6%5%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%51%8%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain69%24%8%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%16%6%1,414
Believe in God; don't know40%36%25%230
Do not believe in God88%8%4%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God73%17%10%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain43%50%3%4%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain34%62%2%3%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%69%2%1%1,414
Believe in God; don't know30%45%6%19%230
Do not believe in God19%77%1%2%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%64%4%6%700
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 non-parents by belief in God

% of non-parents 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 certain16%30%4%45%5%16,449
Believe in God; fairly certain47%24%6%20%4%5,051
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%12%5%14%3%1,414
Believe in God; don't know33%15%13%23%16%230
Do not believe in God87%4%1%6%1%2,723
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%6%13%8%4%700
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.