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
201487%10%1%1%< 1%< 1%18,725
200791%7%1%< 1%< 1%1%20,547
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Belief in God among adults who say religion is very important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is very important 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
Catholic79%18%1%1%< 1%< 1%4,220
Evangelical Protestant94%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,904
Historically Black Protestant93%6%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%1,641
Jehovah's Witness93%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%224
Jewish75%18%4%1%1%2%279
Mainline Protestant87%11%< 1%1%< 1%1%3,317
Mormon92%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%559
Muslim95%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%154
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")75%15%5%1%3%1%826
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 adults who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain16%33%29%22%16,074
Believe in God; fairly certain19%35%27%19%1,738
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%35%25%17%147
Believe in God; don't know11%20%24%44%134
Do not believe in God28%32%20%19%105
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Generational cohort among adults who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain10%11%28%35%15%2%16,074
Believe in God; fairly certain10%16%28%31%13%1%1,738
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%21%27%29%12%2%147
Believe in God; don't know6%7%18%27%30%12%134
Do not believe in God13%22%26%29%10%< 1%105
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Gender composition among adults who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%58%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain49%51%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%152
Believe in God; don't know47%53%138
Do not believe in God64%36%109
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain63%17%2%14%4%16,212
Believe in God; fairly certain46%9%3%39%3%1,763
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%13%5%36%2%151
Believe in God; don't know49%15%7%27%2%133
Do not believe in God62%11%8%13%6%106
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Immigrant status among adults who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%8%79%16,249
Believe in God; fairly certain37%9%54%1,749
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%8%49%148
Believe in God; don't know29%9%62%133
Do not believe in God23%15%61%108
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain37%21%26%15%14,064
Believe in God; fairly certain50%18%17%14%1,490
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%16%10%18%133
Believe in God; don't know63%18%11%8%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.

Educational distribution among adults who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%33%15%9%16,371
Believe in God; fairly certain55%23%12%10%1,765
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%19%8%11%149
Believe in God; don't know60%24%9%7%135
Do not believe in God32%23%26%18%108
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%4%14%9%19%16,390
Believe in God; fairly certain49%9%13%7%23%1,770
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%7%11%8%26%148
Believe in God; don't know36%9%21%24%11%133
Do not believe in God43%10%15%2%29%108
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%16,398
Believe in God; fairly certain35%65%1,772
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%62%151
Believe in God; don't know24%76%135
Do not believe in God27%73%109
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

Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain62%28%10%1%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain48%35%16%< 1%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%43%23%< 1%152
Believe in God; don't know56%25%17%3%138
Do not believe in God32%28%40%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain84%11%2%2%1%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain64%23%6%7%1%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%16%8%12%< 1%152
Believe in God; don't know64%13%2%13%7%138
Do not believe in God31%13%6%48%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain44%13%10%33%1%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain28%15%11%45%1%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%19%11%52%< 1%152
Believe in God; don't know32%7%11%39%11%138
Do not believe in God18%9%7%67%< 1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain54%7%3%34%2%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain50%11%4%32%3%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%18%4%31%< 1%152
Believe in God; don't know57%5%2%29%7%138
Do not believe in God46%8%3%42%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain78%11%5%5%1%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain62%15%11%10%2%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain54%17%8%21%1%152
Believe in God; don't know70%7%8%7%8%138
Do not believe in God58%11%8%23%< 1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain49%15%11%23%2%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain52%14%13%18%3%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain56%11%9%24%1%152
Believe in God; don't know52%7%9%25%7%138
Do not believe in God39%21%12%22%6%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain58%5%31%3%3%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain36%10%39%12%2%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%20%43%12%1%152
Believe in God; don't know29%9%46%9%7%138
Do not believe in God19%17%42%18%3%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain44%53%2%1%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain27%69%2%2%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%75%3%2%152
Believe in God; don't know30%57%5%8%138
Do not believe in God18%79%< 1%2%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain61%12%7%19%1%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain37%15%11%36%1%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%19%12%38%1%152
Believe in God; don't know46%11%6%28%8%138
Do not believe in God28%16%7%49%< 1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain51%31%4%8%6%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain35%31%3%23%9%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%19%2%46%8%152
Believe in God; don't know44%10%13%13%20%138
Do not believe in God12%6%1%74%8%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain89%5%5%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain81%13%6%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%29%9%152
Believe in God; don't know77%6%17%138
Do not believe in God27%72%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%16%7%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain59%31%10%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%43%10%152
Believe in God; don't know57%21%22%138
Do not believe in God23%76%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%17%38%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain28%23%49%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%22%60%152
Believe in God; don't know29%29%42%138
Do not believe in God26%13%61%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%29%15%7%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain32%33%28%6%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%25%38%4%152
Believe in God; don't know36%16%34%14%138
Do not believe in God22%35%41%2%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%39%3%4%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain35%58%4%3%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%58%7%5%152
Believe in God; don't know34%48%5%13%138
Do not believe in God28%65%6%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain49%45%4%2%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain40%54%3%2%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%54%5%3%152
Believe in God; don't know34%50%3%12%138
Do not believe in God20%77%1%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%60%5%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain46%49%5%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%43%4%152
Believe in God; don't know28%55%17%138
Do not believe in God79%19%3%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%48%5%4%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain67%26%4%4%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain69%24%3%4%152
Believe in God; don't know46%37%7%11%138
Do not believe in God83%14%3%1%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very important who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%59%8%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain54%36%10%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%32%11%152
Believe in God; don't know42%35%23%138
Do not believe in God74%21%5%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain44%49%3%4%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain36%58%2%4%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%58%2%3%152
Believe in God; don't know35%39%7%19%138
Do not believe in God27%67%4%2%109
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 who say religion is very important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is very 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 certain12%29%3%51%6%16,461
Believe in God; fairly certain27%32%5%30%5%1,778
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%20%3%32%4%152
Believe in God; don't know26%21%6%30%17%138
Do not believe in God66%8%3%23%1%109
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.