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
201464%20%5%< 1%9%2%7,303
200770%19%4%< 1%5%3%8,092
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Belief in God among adults in Generation X by religious group

% of adults in Generation X 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
Catholic64%28%6%1%1%1%1,472
Evangelical Protestant89%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,751
Historically Black Protestant91%7%1%1%< 1%< 1%450
Jewish41%29%12%< 1%13%5%140
Mainline Protestant64%29%4%< 1%1%2%1,044
Mormon82%13%3%< 1%< 1%2%166
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%24%10%1%30%5%1,764
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain< 1%100%< 1%< 1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain< 1%100%< 1%< 1%393
Do not believe in God< 1%100%< 1%< 1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%100%< 1%< 1%164
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Gender composition among adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%55%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain53%47%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%393
Do not believe in God65%35%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God62%38%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%16%3%18%4%4,433
Believe in God; fairly certain64%6%5%23%3%1,492
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain66%4%7%20%3%387
Do not believe in God79%3%7%8%4%718
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%3%5%8%4%159
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Immigrant status among adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%8%75%4,439
Believe in God; fairly certain26%8%66%1,484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%7%69%391
Do not believe in God16%10%74%718
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%7%78%161
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain30%21%29%20%4,121
Believe in God; fairly certain30%17%27%26%1,388
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%16%24%34%362
Do not believe in God15%16%33%35%688
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%18%35%29%153
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Educational distribution among adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%33%18%11%4,479
Believe in God; fairly certain41%26%18%14%1,498
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%20%21%23%391
Do not believe in God25%25%27%23%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%24%27%22%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%7%16%2%16%4,484
Believe in God; fairly certain58%11%13%1%16%1,501
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%12%12%2%17%393
Do not believe in God55%12%12%1%19%724
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%9%14%3%27%161
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%40%4,474
Believe in God; fairly certain57%43%1,500
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%391
Do not believe in God51%49%723
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%55%161
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%21%4%3%1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain27%44%21%8%1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%32%38%20%< 1%393
Do not believe in God3%9%19%69%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%16%34%38%2%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain47%35%18%< 1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain17%44%39%< 1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%41%54%< 1%393
Do not believe in God3%14%84%< 1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%25%68%< 1%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%15%4%6%1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain35%25%11%28%< 1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%12%13%58%< 1%393
Do not believe in God3%2%3%91%< 1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%11%6%69%1%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%13%10%43%< 1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain12%9%7%72%< 1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%4%5%88%< 1%393
Do not believe in God1%1%1%96%< 1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%1%4%87%1%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%7%4%42%2%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain32%11%6%50%1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%11%7%61%< 1%393
Do not believe in God19%10%5%65%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%10%6%60%2%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain69%15%8%7%1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain42%18%16%23%1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%16%17%35%1%393
Do not believe in God32%13%10%43%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God38%12%13%31%6%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain44%16%12%27%1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain41%16%16%27%1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%18%19%27%< 1%393
Do not believe in God42%18%16%24%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%19%19%24%3%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%7%39%5%3%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain15%13%57%13%1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%19%57%18%1%393
Do not believe in God1%18%52%27%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%17%57%14%5%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain41%57%1%1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain25%72%1%2%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%76%1%1%393
Do not believe in God19%80%1%< 1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%76%1%< 1%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain50%12%10%27%< 1%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain16%10%10%64%1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%7%6%83%1%393
Do not believe in God2%4%5%89%< 1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%4%4%80%< 1%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%32%3%15%6%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain17%26%1%48%8%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%11%< 1%73%8%393
Do not believe in God1%1%< 1%96%2%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%4%2%71%18%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain86%7%6%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain71%21%8%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%48%12%393
Do not believe in God5%92%2%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%49%30%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%19%7%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain50%41%9%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%63%10%393
Do not believe in God3%94%3%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%59%26%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%20%38%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain33%21%46%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%18%59%393
Do not believe in God19%18%64%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%22%49%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%32%17%6%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain26%37%32%5%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%41%36%7%393
Do not believe in God11%35%49%4%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%33%37%10%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%39%3%3%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain47%48%2%2%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%49%3%2%393
Do not believe in God46%47%4%3%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%38%5%8%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain49%45%5%2%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain45%51%4%1%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%55%4%2%393
Do not believe in God28%67%3%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%53%8%3%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%52%4%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain65%31%3%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%22%3%393
Do not believe in God86%10%4%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%21%7%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%39%5%4%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain77%18%3%2%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%14%3%3%393
Do not believe in God91%6%2%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%17%8%3%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%49%9%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain68%24%8%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain74%21%5%393
Do not believe in God89%7%4%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%21%5%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain41%54%3%2%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain33%63%3%2%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%67%2%1%393
Do not believe in God19%78%1%2%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%63%3%4%164
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 adults in Generation X by belief in God

% of adults in Generation X 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 certain17%30%3%46%4%4,491
Believe in God; fairly certain46%25%6%21%3%1,503
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%10%4%13%2%393
Do not believe in God88%2%2%6%1%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%1%12%10%4%164
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.