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
201466%18%5%1%8%3%1,504
200774%14%4%< 1%4%3%767
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by religious group

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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
Catholic71%22%4%< 1%< 1%3%164
Evangelical Protestant83%13%2%1%< 1%1%518
Mainline Protestant72%19%7%< 1%1%1%223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")39%23%7%1%23%7%365
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%36%29%11%972
Believe in God; fairly certain35%39%21%6%254
Do not believe in God42%37%12%9%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain16%15%29%33%7%< 1%972
Believe in God; fairly certain19%26%28%22%4%< 1%254
Do not believe in God31%20%28%13%8%< 1%126
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%61%992
Believe in God; fairly certain55%45%260
Do not believe in God63%37%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain7%8%84%970
Believe in God; fairly certain8%13%79%251
Do not believe in God6%15%78%127
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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%23%21%11%881
Believe in God; fairly certain42%22%17%19%237
Do not believe in God35%21%19%24%118
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%42%13%8%986
Believe in God; fairly certain38%37%14%11%259
Do not believe in God28%37%24%11%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%7%16%6%29%990
Believe in God; fairly certain31%10%14%4%41%259
Do not believe in God34%20%5%3%38%128
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%69%989
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%260
Do not believe in God26%74%128
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%20%4%3%1%992
Believe in God; fairly certain26%47%19%9%< 1%260
Do not believe in God5%7%28%60%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 certain45%30%24%1%992
Believe in God; fairly certain18%41%41%< 1%260
Do not believe in God3%21%75%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain80%12%2%5%1%992
Believe in God; fairly certain34%23%10%32%< 1%260
Do not believe in God7%1%4%87%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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%10%9%45%1%992
Believe in God; fairly certain12%6%8%73%< 1%260
Do not believe in God2%< 1%1%96%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%8%3%35%1%992
Believe in God; fairly certain37%10%7%45%1%260
Do not believe in God28%12%3%57%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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%11%5%7%2%992
Believe in God; fairly certain50%18%10%21%2%260
Do not believe in God43%16%5%35%1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 certain52%14%9%23%2%992
Believe in God; fairly certain48%19%11%21%< 1%260
Do not believe in God62%18%6%14%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%7%40%5%4%992
Believe in God; fairly certain11%20%59%8%2%260
Do not believe in God1%19%48%31%1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 certain35%62%2%1%992
Believe in God; fairly certain24%74%1%1%260
Do not believe in God10%89%1%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 certain54%11%8%26%1%992
Believe in God; fairly certain21%8%12%58%< 1%260
Do not believe in God6%1%6%87%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 certain37%31%5%18%9%992
Believe in God; fairly certain13%27%3%48%10%260
Do not believe in God< 1%4%< 1%91%5%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain83%9%8%992
Believe in God; fairly certain66%23%11%260
Do not believe in God6%88%6%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%20%10%992
Believe in God; fairly certain50%40%10%260
Do not believe in God3%96%1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%28%42%992
Believe in God; fairly certain24%24%52%260
Do not believe in God10%15%75%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%33%20%12%992
Believe in God; fairly certain21%39%33%6%260
Do not believe in God10%28%54%8%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%43%4%7%992
Believe in God; fairly certain45%42%7%6%260
Do not believe in God37%53%7%2%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 certain40%52%5%3%992
Believe in God; fairly certain29%62%5%3%260
Do not believe in God23%74%2%1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%44%6%992
Believe in God; fairly certain69%29%3%260
Do not believe in God88%9%3%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%37%5%6%992
Believe in God; fairly certain78%13%3%5%260
Do not believe in God92%6%2%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%47%9%992
Believe in God; fairly certain74%17%9%260
Do not believe in God90%7%3%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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%55%3%3%992
Believe in God; fairly certain27%65%4%4%260
Do not believe in God14%85%1%< 1%129
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in God

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 certain19%30%3%43%5%992
Believe in God; fairly certain47%25%6%19%2%260
Do not believe in God88%2%< 1%10%< 1%129
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.