Age distribution among atheists by generational group
% of atheists who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Younger Millennial
100%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
55%
45%
< 1%
< 1%
230
Generation X
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
81%
19%
277
Silent
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who are…
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Generational cohort
Men
Women
Sample size
Younger Millennial
68%
32%
200
Older Millennial
69%
31%
230
Generation X
65%
35%
263
Baby Boomer
67%
33%
277
Silent
80%
20%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who identify as…
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Generational cohort
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Younger Millennial
66%
5%
13%
15%
2%
199
Older Millennial
79%
1%
5%
13%
2%
230
Generation X
81%
2%
6%
7%
4%
260
Baby Boomer
91%
2%
2%
5%
1%
273
Silent
87%
9%
< 1%
3%
1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who are…
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Generational cohort
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Younger Millennial
16%
21%
63%
200
Older Millennial
10%
11%
80%
227
Generation X
13%
10%
77%
260
Baby Boomer
11%
9%
80%
274
Silent
10%
13%
77%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who have a household income of…
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Generational cohort
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Younger Millennial
31%
23%
26%
19%
174
Older Millennial
32%
22%
26%
20%
220
Generation X
15%
13%
30%
42%
250
Baby Boomer
19%
9%
29%
42%
261
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who have completed…
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Generational cohort
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Younger Millennial
41%
42%
16%
1%
200
Older Millennial
14%
36%
32%
18%
230
Generation X
23%
25%
32%
20%
263
Baby Boomer
23%
25%
26%
26%
277
Silent
22%
22%
24%
32%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who are…
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Generational cohort
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Younger Millennial
4%
12%
1%
< 1%
83%
199
Older Millennial
22%
22%
9%
< 1%
47%
230
Generation X
55%
11%
12%
2%
21%
262
Baby Boomer
63%
8%
18%
4%
8%
276
Silent
70%
5%
17%
7%
2%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who are…
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Generational cohort
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Younger Millennial
4%
96%
200
Older Millennial
19%
81%
230
Generation X
50%
50%
263
Baby Boomer
15%
85%
277
Silent
7%
93%
100
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 God among atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say they…
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Generational cohort
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Younger Millennial
< 1%
4%
1%
< 1%
95%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
2%
3%
1%
< 1%
93%
< 1%
230
Generation X
3%
1%
3%
< 1%
91%
1%
263
Baby Boomer
3%
5%
1%
< 1%
89%
2%
277
Silent
3%
< 1%
1%
5%
87%
3%
100
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
1%
7%
14%
77%
1%
200
Older Millennial
3%
5%
11%
82%
< 1%
230
Generation X
1%
4%
9%
85%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
2%
4%
9%
86%
< 1%
277
Silent
6%
2%
3%
88%
1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who attend religious services…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
1%
15%
84%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
1%
10%
89%
< 1%
230
Generation X
1%
7%
92%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
1%
7%
92%
< 1%
277
Silent
< 1%
8%
92%
< 1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who pray…
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Generational cohort
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
1%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
230
Generation X
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
3%
1%
1%
94%
< 1%
277
Silent
6%
< 1%
< 1%
94%
< 1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who attend prayer group…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
< 1%
1%
3%
96%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
230
Generation X
1%
< 1%
< 1%
99%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
2%
98%
< 1%
277
Silent
5%
< 1%
1%
93%
1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who meditate…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
13%
9%
5%
72%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
17%
10%
5%
67%
< 1%
230
Generation X
21%
8%
4%
67%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
22%
6%
6%
65%
< 1%
277
Silent
29%
4%
2%
65%
< 1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
28%
15%
8%
47%
2%
200
Older Millennial
32%
19%
6%
41%
2%
230
Generation X
35%
10%
12%
42%
1%
263
Baby Boomer
31%
12%
7%
47%
3%
277
Silent
34%
10%
4%
48%
5%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
57%
16%
10%
17%
1%
200
Older Millennial
60%
16%
8%
15%
1%
230
Generation X
48%
18%
14%
19%
1%
263
Baby Boomer
52%
16%
13%
19%
< 1%
277
Silent
46%
14%
11%
27%
2%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Generational cohort
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
< 1%
27%
40%
32%
1%
200
Older Millennial
1%
20%
40%
38%
1%
230
Generation X
< 1%
18%
49%
31%
2%
263
Baby Boomer
1%
20%
47%
30%
2%
277
Silent
6%
20%
47%
25%
2%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say…
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Generational cohort
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
11%
89%
< 1%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
16%
82%
1%
2%
230
Generation X
17%
81%
1%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
20%
79%
< 1%
1%
277
Silent
13%
87%
< 1%
< 1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who read scripture…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
1%
3%
6%
89%
< 1%
230
Generation X
2%
5%
5%
88%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
2%
2%
6%
90%
< 1%
277
Silent
6%
3%
1%
90%
1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
1%
2%
< 1%
94%
3%
230
Generation X
< 1%
1%
< 1%
97%
2%
263
Baby Boomer
1%
3%
< 1%
95%
1%
277
Silent
5%
< 1%
< 1%
92%
3%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who …in heaven
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Generational cohort
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
7%
92%
1%
200
Older Millennial
4%
95%
1%
230
Generation X
3%
96%
1%
263
Baby Boomer
4%
94%
2%
277
Silent
< 1%
93%
7%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who …in hell
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Generational cohort
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
5%
95%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
4%
95%
1%
230
Generation X
2%
96%
2%
263
Baby Boomer
4%
95%
1%
277
Silent
< 1%
93%
7%
100
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.
Party affiliation among atheists by generational group
% of atheists who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Younger Millennial
15%
18%
67%
200
Older Millennial
11%
20%
69%
230
Generation X
17%
17%
66%
263
Baby Boomer
16%
13%
71%
277
Silent
11%
8%
81%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who are…
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Generational cohort
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
10%
31%
54%
4%
200
Older Millennial
8%
26%
59%
7%
230
Generation X
13%
30%
53%
4%
263
Baby Boomer
8%
30%
60%
2%
277
Silent
9%
28%
62%
1%
100
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Views about size of government among atheists by generational group
% of atheists who would rather have…
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Generational cohort
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
39%
58%
1%
2%
200
Older Millennial
42%
52%
4%
2%
230
Generation X
45%
47%
5%
3%
263
Baby Boomer
39%
53%
5%
3%
277
Silent
26%
59%
10%
6%
100
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Views about government aid to the poor among atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say government aid to the poor…
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Generational cohort
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
23%
75%
1%
1%
200
Older Millennial
23%
74%
2%
1%
230
Generation X
23%
72%
5%
< 1%
263
Baby Boomer
23%
74%
2%
1%
277
Silent
16%
81%
3%
1%
100
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Views about abortion among atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say abortion should be…
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Generational cohort
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
83%
15%
2%
200
Older Millennial
87%
11%
2%
230
Generation X
87%
9%
4%
263
Baby Boomer
93%
5%
2%
277
Silent
91%
9%
< 1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say homosexuality…
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Generational cohort
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
98%
1%
< 1%
1%
200
Older Millennial
95%
4%
1%
< 1%
230
Generation X
92%
4%
2%
1%
263
Baby Boomer
93%
6%
1%
1%
277
Silent
89%
10%
2%
< 1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who …same-sex marriage
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Generational cohort
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
97%
1%
2%
200
Older Millennial
95%
4%
2%
230
Generation X
93%
5%
2%
263
Baby Boomer
88%
7%
5%
277
Silent
81%
7%
12%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say…
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Generational cohort
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
20%
75%
4%
1%
200
Older Millennial
12%
84%
< 1%
4%
230
Generation X
17%
79%
2%
2%
263
Baby Boomer
21%
76%
2%
1%
277
Silent
18%
80%
2%
< 1%
100
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 atheists by generational group
% of atheists who say humans…
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Generational cohort
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Younger Millennial
92%
3%
2%
3%
< 1%
200
Older Millennial
88%
3%
1%
8%
< 1%
230
Generation X
93%
< 1%
< 1%
6%
1%
263
Baby Boomer
90%
5%
< 1%
4%
1%
277
Silent
92%
1%
5%
2%
< 1%
100
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.