This statistic shows the results of a survey, conducted in 2017 among adult Americans, asking them if they believe in God or a higher power. The results were sorted by age group. During the survey, ** percent of 18 to 29 year-olds stated they believe in God as described in the Bible. Some ** percent of the same age group stated they do not believe in God or a higher power.
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Pew Research Center. (April 25, 2018). United States: Believe in God or a higher power in 2017, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/955432/united-states-belief-in-god-by-age/
Pew Research Center. "United States: Believe in God or a higher power in 2017, by age group." Chart. April 25, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/955432/united-states-belief-in-god-by-age/
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