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
201419%25%15%1%33%7%2,969
200724%28%13%1%24%10%2,006
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain23%43%25%10%516
Believe in God; fairly certain30%42%20%7%717
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%32%18%9%441
Do not believe in God41%31%17%11%1,006
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%37%23%11%219
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Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%17%34%29%5%< 1%516
Believe in God; fairly certain18%22%33%23%4%< 1%717
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%21%25%21%6%< 1%441
Do not believe in God28%21%23%20%6%1%1,006
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%22%30%27%6%1%219
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Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%52%525
Believe in God; fairly certain48%52%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain55%45%446
Do not believe in God64%36%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God61%39%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%14%4%19%5%507
Believe in God; fairly certain76%7%3%9%5%720
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain71%7%8%13%1%440
Do not believe in God74%3%9%11%3%1,004
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%5%4%4%5%224
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Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%13%73%512
Believe in God; fairly certain10%8%82%715
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%15%72%441
Do not believe in God14%14%71%995
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%11%80%225
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain40%23%22%15%457
Believe in God; fairly certain28%23%29%20%666
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%21%28%21%410
Do not believe in God27%21%29%24%908
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%21%25%28%192
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Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%38%13%8%520
Believe in God; fairly certain35%37%16%11%725
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%30%19%12%443
Do not believe in God35%31%20%14%1,012
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%31%24%15%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%8%16%4%37%520
Believe in God; fairly certain45%12%10%3%31%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%10%9%2%42%445
Do not believe in God37%12%8%2%40%1,012
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%6%12%2%35%227
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%522
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%725
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%76%442
Do not believe in God21%79%1,011
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%80%228
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain< 1%< 1%48%47%6%525
Believe in God; fairly certain< 1%< 1%66%32%2%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain< 1%< 1%59%40%1%446
Do not believe in God< 1%< 1%31%68%< 1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%< 1%46%52%2%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain3%21%76%< 1%525
Believe in God; fairly certain1%23%76%< 1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%17%81%< 1%446
Do not believe in God< 1%14%86%< 1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%19%80%< 1%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%20%8%34%1%525
Believe in God; fairly certain12%14%11%63%< 1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%7%9%78%< 1%446
Do not believe in God1%< 1%2%96%< 1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%3%5%87%3%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain4%4%5%87%1%525
Believe in God; fairly certain2%2%3%93%< 1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%< 1%1%97%< 1%446
Do not believe in God< 1%< 1%1%98%< 1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%< 1%< 1%98%1%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%8%4%44%1%525
Believe in God; fairly certain21%13%5%60%< 1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%8%4%66%2%446
Do not believe in God15%9%5%71%1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%11%4%69%1%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain57%12%11%18%2%525
Believe in God; fairly certain34%20%12%32%1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%15%15%41%2%446
Do not believe in God30%14%9%46%2%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%13%11%41%6%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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%12%10%25%1%525
Believe in God; fairly certain39%17%14%29%1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%17%13%32%< 1%446
Do not believe in God39%16%15%30%1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God43%18%15%23%2%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain7%15%64%11%3%525
Believe in God; fairly certain3%15%69%12%1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%21%62%15%< 1%446
Do not believe in God1%16%59%22%1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%17%61%16%5%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain21%76%1%2%525
Believe in God; fairly certain20%79%1%< 1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%77%< 1%< 1%446
Do not believe in God17%81%1%1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%80%2%1%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain15%6%4%73%1%525
Believe in God; fairly certain3%3%5%88%< 1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%4%3%91%< 1%446
Do not believe in God< 1%1%3%95%< 1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%1%3%94%1%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain14%17%1%58%10%525
Believe in God; fairly certain5%13%1%74%7%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%8%< 1%85%4%446
Do not believe in God< 1%2%< 1%94%4%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%1%< 1%77%22%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%32%13%525
Believe in God; fairly certain49%40%10%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%51%14%446
Do not believe in God7%89%4%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%44%41%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%52%11%525
Believe in God; fairly certain33%57%10%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%66%11%446
Do not believe in God6%91%3%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%58%32%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain25%30%45%525
Believe in God; fairly certain30%22%49%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%21%55%446
Do not believe in God20%23%57%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%24%52%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain22%34%32%12%525
Believe in God; fairly certain20%35%38%7%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%41%37%7%446
Do not believe in God15%34%42%9%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%40%33%12%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%40%3%7%525
Believe in God; fairly certain52%43%2%3%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%46%3%3%446
Do not believe in God46%48%3%3%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%34%7%9%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain41%49%7%4%525
Believe in God; fairly certain39%58%2%1%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%54%2%2%446
Do not believe in God38%57%4%1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%54%8%2%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain66%30%4%525
Believe in God; fairly certain74%23%4%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain79%19%2%446
Do not believe in God81%15%4%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%13%10%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%19%5%3%525
Believe in God; fairly certain84%11%2%3%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain86%9%2%3%446
Do not believe in God88%8%2%1%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%11%6%4%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%23%10%525
Believe in God; fairly certain82%13%5%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%13%5%446
Do not believe in God86%9%4%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%15%7%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain34%59%4%3%525
Believe in God; fairly certain30%66%2%2%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%71%1%1%446
Do not believe in God22%75%1%2%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%72%4%3%229
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by belief in God

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) 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 certain35%30%6%22%7%525
Believe in God; fairly certain66%13%5%14%2%726
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%9%5%10%3%446
Do not believe in God85%4%1%7%2%1,015
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%6%11%4%5%229
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.