Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by religious group
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…
| Religious tradition | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 35% | 65% | 1,848 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 29% | 71% | 825 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 23% | 77% | 174 |
| Jewish | 25% | 75% | 231 |
| Mainline Protestant | 28% | 72% | 1,545 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 29% | 71% | 1,610 |
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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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are ages…
| Parent of children under 18 | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 18% | 67% | 15% | 1% | 1,701 |
| Non-parents | 27% | 22% | 29% | 21% | 4,961 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…
| Parent of children under 18 | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 6% | 24% | 55% | 15% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,701 |
| Non-parents | 19% | 14% | 18% | 35% | 13% | 1% | 4,961 |
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 adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…
| Parent of children under 18 | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 46% | 54% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 54% | 46% | 5,051 |
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who identify as…
| Parent of children under 18 | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 59% | 5% | 4% | 28% | 3% | 1,712 |
| Non-parents | 69% | 7% | 4% | 16% | 3% | 5,003 |
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 adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…
| Parent of children under 18 | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 28% | 7% | 64% | 1,700 |
| Non-parents | 16% | 12% | 72% | 4,987 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who have a household income of…
| Parent of children under 18 | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 35% | 15% | 26% | 24% | 1,592 |
| Non-parents | 34% | 22% | 26% | 19% | 4,383 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who have completed…
| Parent of children under 18 | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 41% | 29% | 17% | 13% | 1,716 |
| Non-parents | 42% | 30% | 16% | 12% | 5,028 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…
| Parent of children under 18 | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 65% | 13% | 11% | 1% | 10% | 1,719 |
| Non-parents | 39% | 9% | 13% | 7% | 33% | 5,030 |
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say religion is…
| Parent of children under 18 | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 31% | 46% | 17% | 6% | < 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 25% | 46% | 20% | 7% | 1% | 5,051 |
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 who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who attend religious services…
| Parent of children under 18 | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 20% | 45% | 35% | < 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 19% | 42% | 39% | < 1% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who pray…
| Parent of children under 18 | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 36% | 27% | 11% | 25% | < 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 33% | 24% | 12% | 30% | 1% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who attend prayer group…
| Parent of children under 18 | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 11% | 10% | 9% | 69% | 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 10% | 7% | 7% | 75% | < 1% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who meditate…
| Parent of children under 18 | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 30% | 11% | 5% | 52% | 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 31% | 12% | 6% | 51% | 1% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Parent of children under 18 | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 43% | 19% | 15% | 21% | 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 42% | 20% | 15% | 21% | 2% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Parent of children under 18 | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 39% | 18% | 17% | 26% | 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 43% | 17% | 16% | 23% | 1% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Parent of children under 18 | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 17% | 13% | 56% | 13% | 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 14% | 15% | 58% | 12% | 2% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say…
| Parent of children under 18 | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 26% | 72% | 1% | 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 24% | 74% | 2% | 1% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who read scripture…
| Parent of children under 18 | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 16% | 11% | 10% | 63% | < 1% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 15% | 10% | 10% | 65% | 1% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say the holy scripture is…
| Parent of children under 18 | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 19% | 27% | 1% | 44% | 8% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 13% | 28% | 1% | 49% | 9% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who …in heaven
| Parent of children under 18 | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 73% | 19% | 7% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 69% | 22% | 9% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who …in hell
| Parent of children under 18 | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 54% | 37% | 9% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 47% | 44% | 10% | 5,051 |
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults who believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who identify as…
| Parent of children under 18 | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 32% | 23% | 45% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 33% | 17% | 50% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who are…
| Parent of children under 18 | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 28% | 38% | 29% | 5% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 26% | 39% | 30% | 6% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who would rather have…
| Parent of children under 18 | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 43% | 52% | 2% | 3% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 50% | 44% | 3% | 3% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say government aid to the poor…
| Parent of children under 18 | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 43% | 52% | 3% | 2% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 42% | 53% | 3% | 2% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say abortion should be…
| Parent of children under 18 | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 59% | 38% | 3% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 66% | 30% | 4% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say homosexuality…
| Parent of children under 18 | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 79% | 16% | 3% | 2% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 77% | 17% | 3% | 3% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who …same-sex marriage
| Parent of children under 18 | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 68% | 24% | 7% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 69% | 24% | 8% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say…
| Parent of children under 18 | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 33% | 62% | 2% | 3% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 34% | 62% | 2% | 3% | 5,051 |
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 believe in God and are fairly certain by parental status
% of adults who believe in God and are fairly certain who say humans…
| Parent of children under 18 | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parents | 44% | 28% | 5% | 20% | 3% | 1,723 |
| Non-parents | 47% | 24% | 6% | 20% | 4% | 5,051 |
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.
