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
201471%16%4%1%7%2%12,566
200779%13%3%1%3%2%12,643
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Belief in God among adults in the South by religious group

% of adults in the South 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
Catholic67%26%3%1%1%1%1,885
Evangelical Protestant89%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,078
Historically Black Protestant91%7%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,191
Jewish38%30%13%< 1%15%3%229
Mainline Protestant72%21%3%1%1%2%2,174
Mormon84%12%3%< 1%< 1%1%112
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")33%21%11%1%30%5%2,214
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain19%34%28%19%8,597
Believe in God; fairly certain26%37%22%15%2,007
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%33%21%10%482
Do not believe in God37%35%18%10%894
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%37%19%15%232
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Generational cohort among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%13%28%33%13%1%8,597
Believe in God; fairly certain16%18%29%26%9%1%2,007
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%23%26%24%6%1%482
Do not believe in God25%21%25%21%6%1%894
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%18%30%22%10%2%232
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Gender composition among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%56%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain53%47%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%38%488
Do not believe in God65%35%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God62%38%247
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%22%1%13%4%8,669
Believe in God; fairly certain62%11%2%22%3%2,027
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%8%4%19%4%485
Do not believe in God77%4%3%13%3%901
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%4%2%7%4%230
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Immigrant status among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%6%83%8,659
Believe in God; fairly certain21%9%70%2,021
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%12%70%482
Do not believe in God12%13%75%895
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%7%84%237
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Income distribution among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain38%21%25%15%7,596
Believe in God; fairly certain36%20%25%19%1,800
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%17%23%25%431
Do not believe in God23%18%34%26%836
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%17%32%22%201
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Educational distribution among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%33%14%8%8,730
Believe in God; fairly certain45%27%15%13%2,030
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%26%19%15%486
Do not believe in God30%30%23%17%904
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%34%20%15%242
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Marital status among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%5%15%8%20%8,751
Believe in God; fairly certain46%9%13%5%27%2,032
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%9%11%3%34%486
Do not believe in God38%10%12%2%39%903
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%11%13%5%32%238
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%69%8,754
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%2,036
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%74%487
Do not believe in God23%77%901
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%83%242
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 the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain79%17%2%2%1%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain33%44%18%5%< 1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%35%33%21%1%488
Do not believe in God3%8%23%66%< 1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%18%32%31%5%247
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain52%32%15%1%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain23%42%35%< 1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%34%58%< 1%488
Do not believe in God2%16%82%1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%27%60%5%247
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 the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain78%14%3%5%1%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain38%25%11%25%1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%14%11%54%1%488
Do not believe in God3%2%3%93%< 1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%8%5%62%8%247
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain39%13%10%38%1%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain14%8%8%70%< 1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%6%4%83%< 1%488
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%3%4%80%4%247
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%7%3%38%2%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain32%12%5%49%2%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%10%6%56%1%488
Do not believe in God20%7%5%67%1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%9%7%52%4%247
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 the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain74%12%6%7%1%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain45%19%15%20%1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%16%15%37%1%488
Do not believe in God30%15%8%45%2%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%14%8%27%12%247
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain46%15%11%27%2%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain45%17%16%21%1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%13%17%23%1%488
Do not believe in God48%15%13%23%1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%19%10%21%5%247
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 the South by belief in God

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

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%6%36%4%3%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain18%13%56%11%1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%24%53%16%1%488
Do not believe in God1%20%51%27%1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%16%57%13%6%247
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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%56%2%1%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain26%72%1%1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%78%1%1%488
Do not believe in God17%82%1%< 1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%73%4%3%247
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain56%13%8%22%1%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain19%11%10%58%1%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%7%5%79%< 1%488
Do not believe in God2%4%5%89%< 1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%6%6%70%5%247
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain50%29%4%12%6%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain18%28%2%44%8%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%10%< 1%76%6%488
Do not believe in God1%2%< 1%95%2%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%2%3%69%21%247
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%6%5%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain72%20%8%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%47%13%488
Do not believe in God5%91%4%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%37%43%247
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Belief in Hell among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%16%6%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain53%38%9%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%57%12%488
Do not believe in God4%94%2%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%48%34%247
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%17%39%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain36%18%46%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%20%53%488
Do not believe in God21%19%59%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%26%40%247
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Political ideology among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%30%16%7%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain27%42%26%5%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%41%33%7%488
Do not believe in God14%30%50%6%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%36%24%17%247
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 the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%41%3%4%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain46%48%3%4%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%45%5%4%488
Do not believe in God46%48%3%3%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God58%26%7%9%247
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain44%51%3%2%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%56%4%3%488
Do not believe in God35%60%3%2%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God43%47%8%2%247
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Views about abortion among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%56%5%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain61%34%4%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%24%3%488
Do not believe in God85%13%2%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%21%10%247
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 the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%46%5%4%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain74%20%3%3%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%13%1%3%488
Do not believe in God90%7%2%1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God70%17%8%5%247
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%57%8%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain64%27%9%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain77%17%6%488
Do not believe in God89%8%3%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God66%20%14%247
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 the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain43%50%3%3%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain35%60%2%3%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%66%3%2%488
Do not believe in God22%75%1%2%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%59%3%4%247
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 the South by belief in God

% of adults in the South 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 certain14%30%3%48%5%8,786
Believe in God; fairly certain44%27%5%21%4%2,041
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%13%5%15%2%488
Do not believe in God87%4%2%7%1%907
Other/don't know if they believe in God67%4%12%11%6%247
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.