Belief in God among atheists
% of atheists who say they…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Believe inGod; absolutelycertainBelieve inGod; fairlycertainBelieve inGod; nottoo/not atall certainBelieve inGod; don'tknowDo notbelieve inGodOther/don't knowif theybelieve inGod2%3%2%< 1%92%1%
Sample size = 1,098. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who are ages…

Age distribution among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who are ages…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGod18-2930-4950-6465+
8%14%37%41%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who are…

Generational cohort among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who are…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatest
1517%28%21%29%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who are…

Gender composition among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who are…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodMenWomen
33%67%
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who identify as…

Racial and ethnic composition among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who identify as…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/Mixed
29%7%279%
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who are…

Immigrant status among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who are…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higher
74%13%12%
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Income distribution among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who have a household income of…

Income distribution among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who have a household income of…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or more
31%29%18%23%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who have completed…

Educational distribution among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who have completed…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degree
17%27%32%24%
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who are…

Marital status among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who are…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever married
41%29%13%36%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who are…

Parent of children under 18 among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who are…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodParentsNon-parents
79%21%
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who say religion is…

Importance of religion in one's life among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say religion is…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't know
NaN85%10%41
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Attendance at religious services among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who attend religious services…

Attendance at religious services among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who attend religious services…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't know
NaN90%10%1
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Frequency of prayer among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who pray…

Frequency of prayer among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who pray…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't know
NaN99%1NaNNaN
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who attend prayer group…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who attend prayer group…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't know
NaN98%1NaNNaN
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Frequency of meditation among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who meditate…

Frequency of meditation among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who meditate…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't know
NaN70%58%17%
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't know
247%8%14%29%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't know
118%11%17%53%
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 belief in God

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't know
134%43%22%NaN
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who say…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't know
1185%14%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who read scripture…

Frequency of reading scripture among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who read scripture…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't know
NaN90%532
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 belief in God

% of atheists who say the holy scripture is…

Interpreting scripture among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say the holy scripture is…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't know
298%NaNNaNNaN
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 belief in God

% of atheists who …in heaven

Belief in Heaven among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who …in heaven
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't know
198%1
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who …in hell

Belief in Hell among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who …in hell
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't know
198%1
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who identify as…

Party affiliation among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who identify as…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.
70%15%15%
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who are…

Political ideology among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who are…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't know
458%28%10%
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who would rather have…

Views about size of government among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who would rather have…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't know
3453%40%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who say government aid to the poor…

Views about government aid to the poor among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say government aid to the poor…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't know
1374%22%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who say abortion should be…

Views about abortion among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say abortion should be…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't know
28%89%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who say homosexuality…

Views about homosexuality among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say homosexuality…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't know
11296%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who …same-sex marriage

Views about same-sex marriage among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who …same-sex marriage
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't know
2395%
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 atheists by belief in God

% of atheists who say…

Views about environmental regulation among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't know
2280%17%
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 belief in God

% of atheists who say humans…

Views about human evolution among atheists by belief in God
% of atheists who say humans…
0%20%40%60%80%100%Belief in GodDo notbelieve inGodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't know
NaN31294%
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.