Belief in God among never married adults

% of never married adults who say they…

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
201454%21%8%< 1%15%3%6,966
200763%21%5%< 1%7%4%4,995
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 never married adults by religious group

% of never married adults 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
Catholic60%28%7%1%3%1%1,292
Evangelical Protestant83%14%2%< 1%< 1%1%1,214
Historically Black Protestant86%12%1%1%< 1%< 1%600
Jewish26%28%17%< 1%26%3%138
Mainline Protestant63%27%6%< 1%2%2%788
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%19%13%1%37%5%2,289
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%29%13%3%3,653
Believe in God; fairly certain62%25%10%2%1,429
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%21%6%2%532
Do not believe in God74%20%4%1%1,041
Other/don't know if they believe in God63%27%8%2%199
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%22%21%14%2%< 1%3,653
Believe in God; fairly certain45%24%18%11%1%< 1%1,429
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%28%12%6%1%< 1%532
Do not believe in God57%25%12%5%1%< 1%1,041
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%23%22%8%2%< 1%199
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%50%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain57%43%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%36%533
Do not believe in God68%32%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God62%38%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%27%4%19%5%3,657
Believe in God; fairly certain54%13%6%22%5%1,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain56%7%12%20%5%528
Do not believe in God70%4%11%12%3%1,034
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%6%4%9%7%199
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%13%73%3,643
Believe in God; fairly certain17%15%67%1,420
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%22%62%521
Do not believe in God13%20%67%1,032
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%14%80%197
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults 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 certain49%21%20%9%3,229
Believe in God; fairly certain44%21%22%12%1,257
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%18%24%19%481
Do not believe in God31%23%27%19%944
Other/don't know if they believe in God40%24%21%15%168
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%36%12%6%3,696
Believe in God; fairly certain46%34%13%6%1,439
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%33%15%7%532
Do not believe in God37%35%21%8%1,043
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%45%17%9%201
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain17%83%3,709
Believe in God; fairly certain12%88%1,440
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%92%533
Do not believe in God4%96%1,043
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%94%201
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%24%5%4%1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain24%47%21%8%< 1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%27%43%23%< 1%533
Do not believe in God2%7%28%62%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%18%33%38%4%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults 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 certain42%38%19%< 1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain18%45%36%1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%35%60%< 1%533
Do not believe in God1%20%78%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%27%65%2%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%20%4%9%1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain30%24%13%33%< 1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%11%12%62%< 1%533
Do not believe in God2%1%4%93%< 1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%11%7%71%3%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%13%11%47%1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain11%10%8%71%< 1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%4%4%86%< 1%533
Do not believe in God1%1%2%95%< 1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%3%3%89%2%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%9%4%45%2%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain27%12%5%56%< 1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%14%8%60%2%533
Do not believe in God16%7%6%69%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%12%4%57%2%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults 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 certain64%16%9%9%1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain42%23%14%20%1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%20%14%39%< 1%533
Do not believe in God27%18%9%45%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%14%9%34%7%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%17%11%24%1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain45%17%14%22%1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain50%18%12%19%1%533
Do not believe in God47%19%13%20%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God51%19%13%15%2%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%9%41%6%3%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain13%18%54%13%2%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%26%53%15%2%533
Do not believe in God1%19%50%28%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%26%52%14%5%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults 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 certain31%66%2%1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain20%78%1%1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%84%< 1%< 1%533
Do not believe in God15%84%1%< 1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%84%4%1%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%14%9%32%1%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain15%12%9%64%< 1%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%6%9%78%< 1%533
Do not believe in God3%3%4%90%< 1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%6%9%78%2%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults 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 certain38%36%3%18%6%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain13%32%1%46%8%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%11%< 1%74%6%533
Do not believe in God< 1%2%< 1%95%3%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%4%< 1%75%20%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%8%5%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain74%19%8%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%39%13%533
Do not believe in God8%88%5%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%41%36%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%20%6%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain56%37%7%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%53%12%533
Do not believe in God6%90%3%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%50%28%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%18%47%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain28%20%52%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%21%56%533
Do not believe in God17%19%63%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%26%57%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%35%21%9%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain21%39%34%6%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%39%38%8%533
Do not believe in God11%33%48%7%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%38%40%11%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%53%2%3%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain42%53%2%3%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%49%3%2%533
Do not believe in God45%51%2%3%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God43%40%7%11%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults 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 certain42%52%4%2%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain38%58%3%2%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%59%2%2%533
Do not believe in God30%65%3%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%58%7%6%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%51%4%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain65%31%3%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain77%21%3%533
Do not believe in God85%13%3%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God77%14%9%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%32%4%4%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain82%13%2%2%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain84%11%2%3%533
Do not believe in God93%5%2%1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%10%3%3%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%40%7%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain77%17%6%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%14%6%533
Do not believe in God90%7%3%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God82%12%7%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%57%2%3%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain31%65%2%3%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%67%2%2%533
Do not believe in God20%77%1%2%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%65%4%8%202
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 never married adults by belief in God

% of never married adults who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain21%32%4%40%4%3,711
Believe in God; fairly certain49%25%4%19%3%1,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%12%4%14%3%533
Do not believe in God87%5%2%6%< 1%1,044
Other/don't know if they believe in God67%12%12%5%4%202
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.