Age distribution among atheists by household income
% of atheists who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Less than $30,000
55%
27%
12%
6%
200
$30,000-$49,999
50%
34%
8%
9%
158
$50,000-$99,999
33%
42%
14%
11%
300
$100,000 or more
22%
49%
20%
9%
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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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
34%
30%
18%
15%
3%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
34%
28%
21%
10%
6%
1%
158
$50,000-$99,999
24%
20%
31%
18%
7%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
16%
14%
40%
25%
4%
< 1%
345
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who are…
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Men
Women
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Less than $30,000
64%
36%
200
$30,000-$49,999
66%
34%
160
$50,000-$99,999
68%
32%
300
$100,000 or more
72%
28%
349
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Racial and ethnic composition among atheists by household income
% of atheists who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
78%
1%
5%
12%
4%
197
$30,000-$49,999
72%
3%
13%
9%
2%
159
$50,000-$99,999
78%
4%
4%
11%
3%
297
$100,000 or more
87%
3%
6%
5%
< 1%
348
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Immigrant status among atheists by household income
% of atheists who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
10%
16%
74%
197
$30,000-$49,999
10%
15%
75%
158
$50,000-$99,999
10%
13%
77%
298
$100,000 or more
14%
12%
74%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
37%
42%
16%
6%
200
$30,000-$49,999
34%
26%
28%
12%
160
$50,000-$99,999
20%
34%
31%
14%
300
$100,000 or more
11%
26%
32%
31%
348
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.
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
17%
83%
200
$30,000-$49,999
12%
88%
160
$50,000-$99,999
24%
76%
300
$100,000 or more
34%
66%
348
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.
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among atheists by household income
% of atheists who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
3%
6%
7%
84%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
< 1%
5%
15%
79%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
1%
3%
10%
86%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
1%
5%
11%
82%
1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Less than $30,000
< 1%
8%
91%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
< 1%
11%
89%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
1%
10%
89%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
1%
11%
89%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
2%
1%
1%
96%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
< 1%
1%
1%
98%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
2%
< 1%
< 1%
97%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
< 1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
2%
< 1%
2%
97%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
< 1%
1%
1%
98%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
< 1%
1%
1%
98%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
22%
7%
3%
66%
1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
14%
9%
7%
70%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
20%
7%
5%
68%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
19%
9%
5%
66%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
33%
12%
6%
49%
1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
28%
18%
11%
40%
3%
160
$50,000-$99,999
35%
14%
8%
41%
2%
300
$100,000 or more
32%
15%
9%
42%
1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
64%
10%
5%
21%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
46%
17%
14%
23%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
55%
21%
9%
13%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
51%
18%
15%
16%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
2%
23%
44%
29%
2%
200
$30,000-$49,999
1%
24%
41%
32%
2%
160
$50,000-$99,999
< 1%
19%
42%
38%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
< 1%
24%
46%
29%
1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who say…
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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
Less than $30,000
12%
86%
2%
1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
15%
85%
< 1%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
18%
81%
< 1%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
18%
81%
< 1%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
6%
5%
5%
85%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
1%
6%
4%
89%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
3%
3%
6%
89%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
< 1%
2%
4%
94%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Less than $30,000
2%
3%
< 1%
95%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
97%
3%
160
$50,000-$99,999
< 1%
1%
< 1%
98%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
97%
2%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Less than $30,000
7%
90%
3%
200
$30,000-$49,999
8%
92%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
4%
95%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
< 1%
99%
1%
349
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.
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.
Party affiliation among atheists by household income
% of atheists who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
13%
25%
62%
200
$30,000-$49,999
17%
16%
67%
160
$50,000-$99,999
17%
14%
69%
300
$100,000 or more
14%
8%
78%
349
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Political ideology among atheists by household income
% of atheists who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
9%
29%
54%
8%
200
$30,000-$49,999
7%
38%
48%
7%
160
$50,000-$99,999
13%
27%
60%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
7%
25%
65%
3%
349
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Views about size of government among atheists by household income
% of atheists who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
39%
55%
4%
2%
200
$30,000-$49,999
43%
52%
2%
2%
160
$50,000-$99,999
43%
51%
4%
2%
300
$100,000 or more
39%
54%
4%
3%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
16%
82%
2%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
27%
73%
< 1%
1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
26%
68%
5%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
21%
76%
2%
1%
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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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
78%
19%
3%
200
$30,000-$49,999
89%
9%
2%
160
$50,000-$99,999
90%
8%
2%
300
$100,000 or more
92%
7%
1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
94%
4%
2%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
92%
6%
1%
1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
95%
3%
1%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
97%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
92%
3%
5%
200
$30,000-$49,999
90%
9%
2%
160
$50,000-$99,999
95%
4%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
94%
3%
3%
349
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Views about environmental regulation among atheists by household income
% of atheists who say…
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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
Less than $30,000
19%
75%
3%
3%
200
$30,000-$49,999
25%
70%
3%
2%
160
$50,000-$99,999
17%
81%
1%
1%
300
$100,000 or more
13%
85%
1%
1%
349
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 atheists by household income
% of atheists who say humans…
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Income distribution
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
Less than $30,000
87%
3%
3%
6%
< 1%
200
$30,000-$49,999
91%
1%
3%
5%
< 1%
160
$50,000-$99,999
91%
2%
< 1%
6%
< 1%
300
$100,000 or more
97%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
349
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.