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
201454%22%7%1%13%3%4,128
200763%21%5%< 1%7%4%3,087
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Belief in God among older Millennials by religious group

% of older Millennials 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
Catholic53%35%7%1%2%2%648
Evangelical Protestant82%16%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%866
Historically Black Protestant90%8%1%1%1%< 1%216
Mainline Protestant66%26%6%1%1%1%440
Mormon82%16%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%22%12%1%33%6%1,430
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%45%< 1%< 1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain58%42%< 1%< 1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%38%< 1%< 1%304
Do not believe in God58%42%< 1%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God60%40%< 1%< 1%121
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Gender composition among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%56%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain51%49%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%37%304
Do not believe in God65%35%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%29%121
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Racial and ethnic composition among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%19%4%20%5%2,114
Believe in God; fairly certain56%9%6%24%5%898
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%5%11%18%3%303
Do not believe in God74%3%10%10%3%638
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%2%5%8%7%116
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Immigrant status among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain19%10%71%2,102
Believe in God; fairly certain24%8%68%894
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%11%64%299
Do not believe in God13%13%74%634
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%8%81%119
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Income distribution among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain42%25%25%8%1,978
Believe in God; fairly certain44%21%24%11%844
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%24%21%18%286
Do not believe in God29%24%30%16%617
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%22%30%15%108
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Educational distribution among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%38%20%9%2,134
Believe in God; fairly certain35%34%19%12%901
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%30%27%13%304
Do not believe in God18%31%34%17%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%37%21%16%121
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Marital status among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%12%8%< 1%37%2,132
Believe in God; fairly certain36%18%7%< 1%39%902
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%15%6%< 1%52%303
Do not believe in God26%21%5%< 1%48%639
Other/don't know if they believe in God41%10%11%< 1%38%119
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Parent of children under 18 among older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain56%44%2,131
Believe in God; fairly certain43%57%901
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%70%303
Do not believe in God23%77%639
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%65%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain68%24%4%3%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain26%43%22%8%1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%34%37%19%< 1%304
Do not believe in God3%7%23%66%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%19%35%41%1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain41%38%20%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain16%43%40%1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%35%58%< 1%304
Do not believe in God2%16%83%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%29%67%< 1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain68%18%5%8%< 1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain30%24%15%31%< 1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%12%9%59%< 1%304
Do not believe in God2%1%3%94%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%3%6%84%< 1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain29%13%11%47%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain8%9%9%75%< 1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%4%5%85%< 1%304
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%4%1%90%< 1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%9%4%47%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain28%13%6%52%1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%12%6%57%2%304
Do not believe in God19%8%6%66%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%10%3%65%< 1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain66%17%8%9%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain42%22%15%20%1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%13%17%37%< 1%304
Do not believe in God32%18%11%38%1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%14%4%40%6%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%18%12%25%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain41%17%19%22%1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%17%16%19%< 1%304
Do not believe in God47%20%14%19%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God56%19%13%12%< 1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%10%41%5%2%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain14%16%56%12%2%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%20%53%19%2%304
Do not believe in God2%19%52%27%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%22%63%11%4%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain34%64%2%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain25%75%< 1%< 1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%80%1%1%304
Do not believe in God16%83%1%1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%83%7%< 1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain45%13%9%32%1%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain14%10%10%65%< 1%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%5%7%79%< 1%304
Do not believe in God2%3%6%89%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%7%4%81%< 1%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain35%36%2%19%7%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain18%24%1%49%9%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%7%< 1%81%5%304
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%95%4%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%3%1%82%14%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%8%5%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain70%23%7%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%47%11%304
Do not believe in God5%92%3%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%46%36%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%20%5%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain53%38%9%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%55%11%304
Do not believe in God5%94%2%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%60%24%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%23%39%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain28%24%48%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%20%56%304
Do not believe in God16%19%65%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%27%42%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%33%21%9%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain20%39%34%7%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%43%39%6%304
Do not believe in God9%30%54%8%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%50%28%10%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%47%3%4%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain42%52%3%4%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%48%4%6%304
Do not believe in God41%53%3%3%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God55%26%13%6%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain46%48%4%2%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain38%56%4%3%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%62%4%2%304
Do not believe in God28%67%3%1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%43%7%2%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%54%4%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain60%37%3%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%21%2%304
Do not believe in God86%11%3%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God75%20%5%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%34%5%3%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain83%12%3%2%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain84%12%2%3%304
Do not believe in God95%4%1%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God88%4%4%3%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%42%6%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain77%18%5%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%11%6%304
Do not believe in God93%4%2%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God88%5%8%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain39%56%2%3%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain31%65%2%2%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%70%3%4%304
Do not believe in God15%82%1%2%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%66%7%3%121
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 older Millennials by belief in God

% of older Millennials 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 certain21%33%4%39%3%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain49%27%4%18%2%903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain66%18%5%9%2%304
Do not believe in God88%6%1%5%< 1%641
Other/don't know if they believe in God73%6%14%3%4%121
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