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
201427%22%11%1%33%6%7,556
200736%24%9%1%22%8%5,048
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain27%40%24%8%1,774
Believe in God; fairly certain32%40%21%7%1,588
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%32%16%8%840
Do not believe in God40%35%15%10%2,706
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%36%21%11%482
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%20%32%27%5%< 1%1,774
Believe in God; fairly certain19%22%31%24%4%< 1%1,588
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%24%24%19%5%< 1%840
Do not believe in God28%22%26%19%6%1%2,706
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%22%27%24%7%1%482
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%51%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain51%49%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%43%850
Do not believe in God66%34%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God63%37%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%19%3%18%7%1,753
Believe in God; fairly certain70%8%4%13%5%1,594
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain69%7%7%14%3%839
Do not believe in God77%3%7%10%3%2,705
Other/don't know if they believe in God81%4%5%5%5%490
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%10%77%1,764
Believe in God; fairly certain13%10%77%1,588
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%16%71%840
Do not believe in God12%15%73%2,703
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%11%79%494
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain46%22%20%13%1,574
Believe in God; fairly certain34%21%27%17%1,469
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%18%26%23%776
Do not believe in God23%19%30%28%2,516
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%19%26%29%422
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%32%12%5%1,797
Believe in God; fairly certain40%35%15%9%1,609
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%31%19%12%846
Do not believe in God28%31%24%16%2,732
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%33%25%15%501
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%11%16%4%34%1,794
Believe in God; fairly certain40%13%11%3%32%1,611
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%11%9%3%43%847
Do not believe in God37%12%9%2%41%2,728
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%8%13%3%34%495
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain32%68%1,799
Believe in God; fairly certain29%71%1,610
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%77%844
Do not believe in God22%78%2,729
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%79%501
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%34%14%14%2%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain9%35%36%20%1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%19%44%31%1%850
Do not believe in God1%5%21%73%< 1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%13%35%49%2%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain12%33%55%< 1%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain3%29%67%< 1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%24%74%< 1%850
Do not believe in God1%13%86%< 1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%20%79%< 1%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%20%7%21%1%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain20%18%11%51%< 1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%9%10%70%< 1%850
Do not believe in God1%< 1%2%96%< 1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%4%5%85%2%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain13%7%7%73%< 1%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain3%4%4%89%< 1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%2%2%93%< 1%850
Do not believe in God1%< 1%1%98%< 1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%2%3%95%1%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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%8%4%46%1%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain24%14%6%56%1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%11%5%58%1%850
Do not believe in God17%8%5%69%1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%11%5%64%1%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain58%14%9%17%2%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain38%19%14%28%1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%18%13%38%1%850
Do not believe in God30%15%9%44%2%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%13%12%36%5%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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%14%8%28%1%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain43%16%15%25%1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%17%13%22%1%850
Do not believe in God47%17%13%22%1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%18%14%19%1%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

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

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain19%12%57%8%3%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain5%17%64%12%2%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%24%57%15%1%850
Do not believe in God1%19%51%27%1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%21%57%17%4%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain25%71%2%2%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain21%77%1%1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%79%1%1%850
Do not believe in God16%83%1%< 1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%79%3%1%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain26%10%7%56%1%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain5%7%7%81%< 1%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%4%5%86%< 1%850
Do not believe in God1%2%4%92%< 1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%4%5%86%1%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain26%23%2%39%10%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain9%15%1%67%8%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%7%< 1%84%5%850
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%95%3%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%3%< 1%82%15%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%20%9%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain54%35%11%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%53%12%850
Do not believe in God4%93%3%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%50%36%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%39%8%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain37%53%10%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%65%10%850
Do not believe in God4%94%3%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%60%30%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain27%29%45%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain28%22%50%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%19%57%850
Do not believe in God17%18%64%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%25%52%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain27%33%29%11%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain19%41%33%6%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%41%38%6%850
Do not believe in God12%32%50%6%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%39%36%9%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%46%3%4%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain49%46%2%3%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%45%3%4%850
Do not believe in God44%49%3%3%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God50%34%8%8%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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%51%5%3%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain39%57%2%2%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%57%3%2%850
Do not believe in God29%66%3%1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%56%7%3%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%40%6%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain71%26%4%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%20%2%850
Do not believe in God86%11%3%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%13%8%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%23%4%4%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain84%11%2%3%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain85%10%2%3%850
Do not believe in God92%5%2%1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%9%5%4%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%32%9%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain78%15%7%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%13%5%850
Do not believe in God91%6%3%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God81%12%7%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain36%57%3%4%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain29%65%3%3%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%69%2%2%850
Do not believe in God19%78%2%2%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%67%4%5%502
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 the Unaffiliated by belief in God

% of the Unaffiliated 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 certain29%30%5%32%5%1,805
Believe in God; fairly certain58%18%6%15%3%1,614
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%10%4%11%3%850
Do not believe in God90%3%1%5%1%2,736
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%6%11%5%4%502
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.