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== American atheists, socioeconomic data and intelligence ==

== American atheists, socioeconomic data and intelligence ==

[[File:PZ Myers3.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|The [[atheism|atheist]] and [[evolution]]ist [[PZ Myers]] giving a presentation to a group that is likely largely made up of white males.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/16/us/16beliefs.html?_r=1</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/Racial_demographics_of_the_Richard_Dawkins%27_audience</ref><ref name="conservapedia.com">http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_appears_to_be_significantly_less_appealing_to_women</ref> In June 2010,  [[PZ Myers]] commented that atheist meetings tend to be significantly more attended by males.<ref>http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/06/the_woman_problem.php</ref> ]]

[[File:PZ Myers3.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|The [[atheism|atheist]] and [[evolution]]ist [[PZ Myers]] giving a presentation to a group that is likely largely made up of white males.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/16/us/16beliefs.html?_r=1</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/Racial_demographics_of_the_Richard_Dawkins%27_audience</ref><ref name="conservapedia.com">http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism_appears_to_be_significantly_less_appealing_to_women</ref> In June 2010,  [[PZ Myers]] commented that atheist meetings tend to be significantly more attended by males.<ref>http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/06/the_woman_problem.php</ref> ]]

Social science researchers do know that socioeconomic factors is positively correlated to intelligence as it affects a household's wealth, educational opportunities, nutrition, healthcare and other factors. In addition, in the United States, racial minority households have lower levels of: household income, education, access to healthcare and other socioeconomic variables positively correlated to higher income.  

Social science researchers do know that socioeconomic factors is positively correlated to intelligence as it affects a household's wealth, educational opportunities, nutrition, healthcare and other factors. In addition, in the United States, racial minority households have lower levels of: household income, education, access to healthcare and other socioeconomic variables positively correlated to higher income (see: [[Western atheism and race]]).  

The Pew Research Forum reported in 2013 concerning American atheists: "About four-in-ten atheists (43%) [[Atheism and education|have a college degree]], compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/23/5-facts-about-atheists/ 5 facts about atheists] By Michael Lipka, Pew Research Forum, October 23, 2013</ref>   

The Pew Research Forum reported in 2013 concerning American atheists: "About four-in-ten atheists (43%) [[Atheism and education|have a college degree]], compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/23/5-facts-about-atheists/ 5 facts about atheists] By Michael Lipka, Pew Research Forum, October 23, 2013</ref>   

In 2012, the Pew Research Forum reported regarding American atheists: "And about 38% of atheists and agnostics have an annual family income of at least $75,000, compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewforum.org/2012/10/09/nones-on-the-rise-demographics/ “Nones” on the Rise - Demographics], Pew Research Forum, October 9, 2012</ref>  See also:  [[Atheism and diversity#Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity|Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity]]

In 2012, the Pew Research Forum reported regarding American atheists: "And about 38% of atheists and agnostics have an annual family income of at least $75,000, compared with 29% of the general public."<ref>[http://www.pewforum.org/2012/10/09/nones-on-the-rise-demographics/ “Nones” on the Rise - Demographics], Pew Research Forum, October 9, 2012</ref>  See also:  [[Atheism and diversity#Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity|Atheism/Christianity and socioeconomic status diversity]]

In 2015, ''BloombergView'' reported concerning the [[United States]]:

In 2015, ''BloombergView'' reported concerning the [[United States]]: