State
% of adults who are in…
| Survey year | Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 12% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 6% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | 6% | 3% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 4% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 2% | 8% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 35,071 |
| 2007 | 2% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 11% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 5% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | 6% | 3% | < 1% | 5% | 1% | 1% | 5% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 2% | 7% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 35,556 |
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.
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State by religious group
% of adults who are in…
| Religious tradition | Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 26% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 2% | 5% | < 1% | 5% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 9% | 2% | < 1% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 7% | 1% | < 1% | 4% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 16% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 6% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 5% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 4% | 3% | 2% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 10% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 9% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 2% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 3% | < 1% | 2% | 2% | 9% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 6% | 5% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 2% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 4% | < 1% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 3% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 4% | 10% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | < 1% | < 1% | 4% | < 1% | 30% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 5% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 4% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 11% | < 1% | 13% | 2% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 4% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 4% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 5% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 8% | 8% | < 1% | < 1% | 4% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 5% | < 1% | 5% | 1% | 4% | 1% | 3% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 5% | 6% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | < 1% | 3% | < 1% | 3% | 8% | < 1% | < 1% | 5% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | < 1% | < 1% | 4% | < 1% | 17% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 7% | 6% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 8% | 2% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 13% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 4% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 245 |
| Jewish | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 14% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 11% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 5% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 10% | < 1% | 23% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 8% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 6% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 3% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 5% | 4% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 7% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 7% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 1% | 1% | 7% | 1% | 10% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 5% | 28% | < 1% | 3% | 5% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 2% | 15% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 7% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 9% | < 1% | 13% | 2% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 4% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 7% | 1% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | < 1% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 15% | 2% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 6% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 5% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 7% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 7% | < 1% | 13% | 4% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | 4% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 4% | < 1% | 1% | 6% | 2% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 14% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 8% | 3% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 2% | 4% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 6% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 3% | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 7,556 |
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.
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Switch Display To: religious group by state
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by state
% of adults who say they…
| State | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 82% | 12% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 511 |
| Alaska | 55% | 24% | 5% | 1% | 12% | 3% | 310 |
| Arizona | 62% | 20% | 6% | < 1% | 10% | 2% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 77% | 15% | 2% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 311 |
| California | 54% | 22% | 8% | 1% | 12% | 2% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 55% | 23% | 7% | 1% | 10% | 3% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 54% | 25% | 5% | 1% | 12% | 3% | 377 |
| Delaware | 61% | 22% | 6% | 1% | 7% | 2% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 55% | 20% | 7% | 1% | 14% | 3% | 303 |
| Florida | 64% | 18% | 5% | 1% | 10% | 2% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 74% | 14% | 4% | < 1% | 6% | 2% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 62% | 18% | 7% | 2% | 9% | 2% | 312 |
| Idaho | 62% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 11% | 3% | 320 |
| Illinois | 61% | 22% | 6% | 1% | 9% | 3% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 63% | 20% | 4% | 1% | 10% | 2% | 654 |
| Iowa | 66% | 17% | 5% | 2% | 9% | 2% | 330 |
| Kansas | 66% | 22% | 3% | < 1% | 7% | 2% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 75% | 12% | 2% | < 1% | 8% | 2% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 75% | 14% | 2% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 48% | 27% | 6% | 1% | 16% | 2% | 303 |
| Maryland | 64% | 18% | 4% | < 1% | 10% | 4% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 40% | 26% | 10% | 2% | 18% | 4% | 704 |
| Michigan | 63% | 21% | 4% | 1% | 9% | 2% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 56% | 25% | 6% | < 1% | 9% | 4% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 82% | 9% | 3% | 1% | 4% | 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 70% | 17% | 6% | < 1% | 6% | 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 64% | 20% | 6% | < 1% | 8% | 1% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 66% | 20% | 2% | 1% | 9% | 2% | 312 |
| Nevada | 59% | 19% | 6% | 1% | 12% | 2% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 43% | 26% | 8% | 1% | 16% | 6% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 60% | 24% | 6% | < 1% | 8% | 2% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 63% | 20% | 4% | < 1% | 11% | 2% | 312 |
| New York | 56% | 21% | 7% | 1% | 12% | 3% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 73% | 15% | 2% | 1% | 7% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 64% | 23% | 3% | < 1% | 8% | 2% | 338 |
| Ohio | 67% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 7% | 2% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 71% | 18% | 3% | < 1% | 6% | 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 57% | 19% | 7% | < 1% | 13% | 4% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 61% | 21% | 5% | 1% | 10% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 60% | 17% | 6% | < 1% | 11% | 5% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 74% | 16% | 3% | 1% | 5% | 2% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 69% | 19% | 4% | < 1% | 7% | < 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 78% | 13% | 4% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | 661 |
| Texas | 69% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 61% | 19% | 8% | 2% | 8% | 2% | 315 |
| Vermont | 41% | 26% | 5% | < 1% | 21% | 6% | 306 |
| Virginia | 67% | 17% | 5% | < 1% | 8% | 2% | 882 |
| Washington | 55% | 22% | 8% | < 1% | 13% | 2% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 77% | 13% | 3% | < 1% | 5% | 2% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 56% | 24% | 6% | 1% | 12% | 2% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 66% | 17% | 7% | < 1% | 6% | 4% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
Switch Display To: state by belief in God
Importance of religion in one's life by state
% of adults who say religion is…
| State | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 77% | 13% | 6% | 4% | < 1% | 511 |
| Alaska | 41% | 29% | 13% | 16% | 1% | 310 |
| Arizona | 51% | 24% | 13% | 11% | 1% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 70% | 16% | 7% | 5% | 1% | 311 |
| California | 47% | 26% | 13% | 14% | 1% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 47% | 28% | 12% | 13% | 1% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 42% | 27% | 17% | 14% | < 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 46% | 31% | 10% | 11% | 1% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 50% | 21% | 14% | 14% | 1% | 303 |
| Florida | 53% | 25% | 11% | 11% | 1% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 64% | 20% | 7% | 8% | 1% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 44% | 32% | 13% | 10% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 51% | 25% | 12% | 13% | < 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 50% | 27% | 13% | 10% | < 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 53% | 25% | 11% | 10% | 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 53% | 26% | 11% | 9% | < 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 50% | 29% | 14% | 7% | 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 63% | 23% | 7% | 7% | < 1% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 71% | 19% | 4% | 6% | < 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 34% | 29% | 15% | 21% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 50% | 25% | 12% | 12% | 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 33% | 30% | 16% | 20% | 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 50% | 27% | 11% | 11% | 1% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 46% | 28% | 13% | 13% | 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 74% | 15% | 6% | 4% | 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 56% | 26% | 10% | 7% | 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 44% | 25% | 15% | 15% | 1% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 54% | 25% | 12% | 8% | 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 44% | 29% | 10% | 16% | 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 33% | 27% | 23% | 15% | 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 50% | 28% | 11% | 9% | 1% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 59% | 20% | 6% | 13% | 1% | 312 |
| New York | 45% | 27% | 12% | 15% | 1% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 62% | 22% | 8% | 8% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 53% | 23% | 15% | 9% | < 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 56% | 25% | 9% | 10% | 1% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 64% | 23% | 4% | 8% | 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 45% | 25% | 12% | 17% | 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 51% | 26% | 12% | 11% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 48% | 25% | 10% | 18% | < 1% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 69% | 16% | 8% | 6% | 1% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 57% | 24% | 9% | 9% | < 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 71% | 18% | 5% | 6% | 1% | 661 |
| Texas | 63% | 23% | 7% | 8% | < 1% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 58% | 15% | 14% | 11% | 2% | 315 |
| Vermont | 32% | 25% | 21% | 22% | 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 60% | 21% | 10% | 8% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 44% | 23% | 17% | 16% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 64% | 22% | 7% | 5% | 2% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 44% | 31% | 12% | 12% | 1% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 49% | 28% | 13% | 9% | < 1% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
Switch Display To: state by importance of religion
Attendance at religious services by state
% of adults who attend religious services…
| State | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 51% | 33% | 16% | 1% | 511 |
| Alaska | 30% | 34% | 36% | < 1% | 310 |
| Arizona | 34% | 32% | 33% | 1% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 41% | 32% | 26% | < 1% | 311 |
| California | 31% | 35% | 34% | < 1% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 30% | 31% | 38% | < 1% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 28% | 37% | 35% | < 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 34% | 31% | 34% | 2% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 28% | 33% | 37% | 1% | 303 |
| Florida | 35% | 33% | 31% | 1% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 42% | 34% | 24% | 1% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 28% | 38% | 34% | < 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 35% | 28% | 37% | 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 34% | 33% | 32% | 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 37% | 32% | 30% | 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 36% | 33% | 30% | < 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 37% | 35% | 28% | < 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 39% | 31% | 29% | 1% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 46% | 33% | 21% | < 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 22% | 30% | 47% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 31% | 36% | 32% | < 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 23% | 33% | 45% | < 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 33% | 35% | 32% | < 1% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 34% | 36% | 29% | < 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 49% | 33% | 18% | 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 37% | 34% | 28% | 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 31% | 31% | 38% | < 1% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 39% | 32% | 29% | < 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 31% | 35% | 33% | < 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 22% | 26% | 51% | 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 35% | 38% | 27% | 1% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 36% | 31% | 33% | < 1% | 312 |
| New York | 29% | 34% | 36% | 1% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 39% | 36% | 24% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 33% | 33% | 33% | < 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 38% | 32% | 30% | < 1% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 43% | 32% | 25% | < 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 29% | 33% | 37% | 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 34% | 35% | 31% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 36% | 28% | 35% | 2% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 47% | 31% | 21% | 1% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 36% | 37% | 27% | < 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 51% | 24% | 24% | 1% | 661 |
| Texas | 42% | 33% | 25% | 1% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 53% | 19% | 28% | 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 21% | 32% | 47% | < 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 44% | 32% | 24% | < 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 30% | 32% | 38% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 46% | 31% | 22% | 1% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 27% | 41% | 31% | 1% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 38% | 28% | 32% | 1% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
Switch Display To: state by religious attendance
Frequency of prayer by state
% of adults who pray…
| State | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 73% | 11% | 5% | 11% | 1% | 511 |
| Alaska | 49% | 14% | 7% | 30% | 1% | 310 |
| Arizona | 55% | 18% | 3% | 23% | < 1% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 65% | 17% | 3% | 14% | 2% | 311 |
| California | 51% | 14% | 7% | 28% | 1% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 50% | 14% | 6% | 28% | 2% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 47% | 16% | 10% | 26% | 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 49% | 17% | 6% | 26% | 3% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 51% | 17% | 6% | 25% | 1% | 303 |
| Florida | 56% | 15% | 6% | 22% | 1% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 64% | 14% | 4% | 16% | 1% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 52% | 14% | 3% | 29% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 50% | 14% | 5% | 30% | 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 51% | 18% | 7% | 23% | 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 52% | 21% | 4% | 22% | 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 50% | 21% | 6% | 23% | 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 53% | 21% | 6% | 19% | < 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 63% | 13% | 4% | 20% | < 1% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 68% | 15% | 2% | 15% | < 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 35% | 18% | 5% | 40% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 51% | 20% | 4% | 25% | 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 37% | 14% | 8% | 40% | 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 53% | 17% | 6% | 23% | 1% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 47% | 18% | 6% | 29% | < 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 75% | 11% | 5% | 8% | 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 59% | 16% | 5% | 19% | 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 51% | 21% | 5% | 22% | 1% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 52% | 21% | 8% | 18% | 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 48% | 17% | 5% | 29% | < 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 36% | 18% | 8% | 36% | 2% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 53% | 17% | 6% | 22% | 1% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 55% | 15% | 4% | 25% | 1% | 312 |
| New York | 48% | 15% | 7% | 29% | 1% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 66% | 14% | 4% | 15% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 51% | 16% | 10% | 22% | < 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 57% | 17% | 7% | 19% | 1% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 65% | 17% | 3% | 14% | < 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 45% | 14% | 7% | 33% | < 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 54% | 16% | 6% | 23% | < 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 48% | 17% | 9% | 26% | < 1% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 66% | 15% | 4% | 14% | 2% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 56% | 16% | 10% | 18% | < 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 70% | 16% | 3% | 10% | 1% | 661 |
| Texas | 63% | 15% | 5% | 17% | 1% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 61% | 11% | 4% | 23% | 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 33% | 14% | 9% | 44% | 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 60% | 15% | 5% | 19% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 46% | 13% | 8% | 32% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 68% | 13% | 4% | 15% | < 1% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 46% | 20% | 7% | 25% | 2% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 53% | 19% | 7% | 20% | 1% | 316 |
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.
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Switch Display To: state by frequency of prayer
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by state
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| State | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 40% | 9% | 11% | 39% | 1% | 511 |
| Alaska | 19% | 4% | 7% | 69% | < 1% | 310 |
| Arizona | 25% | 9% | 7% | 58% | < 1% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 31% | 16% | 9% | 44% | 1% | 311 |
| California | 21% | 9% | 8% | 61% | < 1% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 18% | 8% | 9% | 63% | 1% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 14% | 6% | 8% | 71% | < 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 18% | 12% | 10% | 59% | 1% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 22% | 9% | 7% | 61% | 1% | 303 |
| Florida | 25% | 7% | 8% | 59% | 1% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 31% | 12% | 9% | 47% | < 1% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 25% | 8% | 11% | 56% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 29% | 5% | 8% | 57% | 2% | 320 |
| Illinois | 20% | 9% | 8% | 63% | < 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 27% | 10% | 8% | 55% | < 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 22% | 6% | 12% | 60% | 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 26% | 8% | 10% | 55% | < 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 27% | 8% | 12% | 52% | < 1% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 34% | 13% | 8% | 45% | < 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 12% | 3% | 4% | 80% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 23% | 8% | 8% | 60% | < 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 11% | 7% | 5% | 75% | 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 20% | 11% | 7% | 61% | 1% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 18% | 8% | 8% | 66% | 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 43% | 12% | 11% | 34% | < 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 23% | 9% | 9% | 59% | < 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 19% | 5% | 10% | 66% | < 1% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 20% | 12% | 11% | 56% | 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 21% | 11% | 7% | 61% | 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 10% | 6% | 8% | 76% | 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 20% | 9% | 9% | 61% | 1% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 24% | 14% | 6% | 55% | < 1% | 312 |
| New York | 18% | 7% | 7% | 67% | 1% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 31% | 10% | 10% | 49% | < 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 18% | 8% | 10% | 64% | < 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 25% | 8% | 8% | 58% | 1% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 36% | 11% | 9% | 44% | < 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 21% | 8% | 8% | 63% | < 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 22% | 7% | 8% | 63% | < 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 17% | 5% | 9% | 68% | < 1% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 35% | 12% | 9% | 43% | 1% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 19% | 7% | 11% | 63% | 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 39% | 12% | 9% | 40% | 1% | 661 |
| Texas | 30% | 12% | 8% | 49% | 1% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 45% | 7% | 5% | 42% | 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 9% | 7% | 6% | 78% | < 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 29% | 11% | 6% | 53% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 22% | 8% | 6% | 63% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 35% | 13% | 8% | 43% | 1% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 15% | 8% | 10% | 65% | 2% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 28% | 6% | 8% | 59% | < 1% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Switch Display To: state by attendance at prayer groups
Frequency of meditation by state
% of adults who meditate…
| State | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 47% | 7% | 4% | 42% | 1% | 511 |
| Alaska | 36% | 9% | 7% | 48% | 1% | 310 |
| Arizona | 42% | 8% | 4% | 44% | 2% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 38% | 6% | 4% | 49% | 2% | 311 |
| California | 41% | 9% | 5% | 43% | 2% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 39% | 10% | 4% | 45% | 2% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 38% | 13% | 5% | 42% | 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 35% | 8% | 4% | 51% | 3% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 41% | 6% | 5% | 47% | 1% | 303 |
| Florida | 42% | 9% | 3% | 44% | 2% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 45% | 9% | 3% | 40% | 3% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 41% | 9% | 7% | 42% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 41% | 10% | 6% | 43% | 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 41% | 8% | 5% | 45% | 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 35% | 8% | 3% | 52% | 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 34% | 6% | 3% | 56% | 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 37% | 9% | 5% | 49% | 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 38% | 8% | 4% | 48% | 1% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 45% | 6% | 4% | 44% | 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 34% | 9% | 5% | 51% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 38% | 9% | 4% | 47% | 2% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 31% | 10% | 6% | 53% | 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 37% | 7% | 4% | 50% | 1% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 34% | 9% | 4% | 53% | 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 49% | 9% | 2% | 36% | 4% | 309 |
| Missouri | 37% | 9% | 3% | 50% | 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 31% | 10% | 5% | 52% | 2% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 37% | 9% | 4% | 48% | 2% | 312 |
| Nevada | 41% | 10% | 6% | 42% | 2% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 31% | 11% | 5% | 51% | 2% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 37% | 9% | 4% | 48% | 2% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 45% | 13% | 2% | 39% | 1% | 312 |
| New York | 39% | 9% | 5% | 45% | 2% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 45% | 8% | 3% | 42% | 2% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 31% | 6% | 3% | 59% | 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 39% | 8% | 4% | 47% | 2% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 48% | 5% | 3% | 42% | 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 39% | 9% | 5% | 45% | 2% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 38% | 8% | 5% | 48% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 44% | 9% | 4% | 42% | 1% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 47% | 6% | 4% | 41% | 3% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 35% | 11% | 5% | 49% | 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 45% | 7% | 3% | 43% | 3% | 661 |
| Texas | 46% | 8% | 4% | 40% | 2% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 47% | 16% | 2% | 33% | 2% | 315 |
| Vermont | 29% | 8% | 5% | 57% | 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 41% | 11% | 6% | 41% | 2% | 882 |
| Washington | 39% | 8% | 4% | 48% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 36% | 7% | 5% | 50% | 3% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 28% | 8% | 7% | 55% | 1% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 42% | 7% | 2% | 48% | 1% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Switch Display To: state by frequency of meditation
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by state
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| State | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 69% | 15% | 5% | 9% | 2% | 511 |
| Alaska | 56% | 18% | 9% | 16% | 1% | 310 |
| Arizona | 59% | 14% | 8% | 18% | 1% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 64% | 12% | 8% | 14% | 1% | 311 |
| California | 57% | 15% | 10% | 16% | 1% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 55% | 14% | 14% | 15% | 2% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 50% | 16% | 12% | 21% | 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 51% | 17% | 10% | 20% | 2% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 53% | 16% | 15% | 14% | 2% | 303 |
| Florida | 62% | 13% | 9% | 15% | 1% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 65% | 14% | 9% | 10% | 2% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 59% | 14% | 10% | 16% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 64% | 10% | 10% | 15% | < 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 55% | 16% | 9% | 19% | 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 57% | 16% | 8% | 17% | 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 54% | 14% | 11% | 18% | 2% | 330 |
| Kansas | 60% | 16% | 13% | 11% | < 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 60% | 14% | 8% | 16% | 2% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 65% | 13% | 6% | 14% | 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 49% | 16% | 9% | 23% | 4% | 303 |
| Maryland | 55% | 18% | 11% | 15% | 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 45% | 18% | 10% | 25% | 2% | 704 |
| Michigan | 56% | 16% | 9% | 17% | 2% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 56% | 18% | 9% | 15% | 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 71% | 10% | 7% | 10% | 2% | 309 |
| Missouri | 59% | 15% | 10% | 16% | 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 52% | 23% | 10% | 13% | 2% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 58% | 17% | 7% | 16% | 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 63% | 13% | 10% | 14% | 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 43% | 17% | 12% | 27% | 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 58% | 15% | 9% | 17% | 2% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 59% | 18% | 7% | 14% | 2% | 312 |
| New York | 52% | 16% | 11% | 20% | 2% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 66% | 14% | 9% | 11% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 54% | 17% | 10% | 18% | 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 58% | 14% | 12% | 15% | 1% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 63% | 14% | 4% | 17% | 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 56% | 17% | 8% | 17% | 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 55% | 16% | 11% | 17% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 56% | 14% | 12% | 18% | 1% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 67% | 12% | 7% | 12% | 1% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 63% | 16% | 8% | 12% | 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 70% | 12% | 5% | 10% | 2% | 661 |
| Texas | 63% | 13% | 9% | 13% | 2% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 67% | 12% | 8% | 12% | 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 47% | 16% | 13% | 24% | 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 61% | 16% | 9% | 13% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 55% | 14% | 11% | 18% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 68% | 13% | 5% | 11% | 3% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 51% | 18% | 10% | 20% | 1% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 57% | 12% | 8% | 20% | 2% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Switch Display To: state by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by state
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| State | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 41% | 13% | 10% | 34% | 2% | 511 |
| Alaska | 48% | 13% | 16% | 22% | 2% | 310 |
| Arizona | 53% | 14% | 11% | 22% | 1% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 44% | 16% | 11% | 28% | 1% | 311 |
| California | 47% | 15% | 14% | 22% | 2% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 47% | 16% | 14% | 20% | 3% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 41% | 18% | 13% | 26% | 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 37% | 21% | 11% | 29% | 1% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 46% | 14% | 15% | 23% | 2% | 303 |
| Florida | 46% | 15% | 12% | 25% | 2% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 46% | 16% | 10% | 27% | 2% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 44% | 19% | 12% | 23% | 2% | 312 |
| Idaho | 47% | 14% | 11% | 27% | < 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 44% | 15% | 14% | 25% | 2% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 44% | 16% | 13% | 27% | < 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 40% | 16% | 17% | 24% | 2% | 330 |
| Kansas | 41% | 19% | 14% | 25% | 2% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 43% | 13% | 11% | 32% | 2% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 42% | 14% | 14% | 27% | 3% | 465 |
| Maine | 40% | 14% | 13% | 31% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 44% | 12% | 16% | 27% | 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 46% | 15% | 14% | 24% | 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 41% | 17% | 13% | 26% | 2% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 43% | 17% | 13% | 27% | < 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 46% | 11% | 11% | 31% | 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 44% | 18% | 10% | 27% | 2% | 642 |
| Montana | 48% | 14% | 14% | 23% | 2% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 40% | 18% | 13% | 27% | 2% | 312 |
| Nevada | 54% | 18% | 13% | 15% | 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 40% | 20% | 9% | 29% | 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 42% | 16% | 15% | 26% | 1% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 50% | 14% | 9% | 24% | 4% | 312 |
| New York | 47% | 15% | 13% | 23% | 2% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 45% | 18% | 13% | 24% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 42% | 12% | 15% | 30% | 2% | 338 |
| Ohio | 43% | 17% | 13% | 25% | 2% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 45% | 14% | 12% | 29% | 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 51% | 17% | 11% | 20% | < 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 44% | 19% | 13% | 24% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 40% | 18% | 15% | 25% | 2% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 47% | 14% | 12% | 25% | 1% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 46% | 15% | 9% | 29% | < 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 47% | 17% | 10% | 24% | 3% | 661 |
| Texas | 48% | 16% | 12% | 22% | 2% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 48% | 25% | 12% | 14% | < 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 47% | 14% | 14% | 24% | 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 48% | 16% | 13% | 21% | 2% | 882 |
| Washington | 49% | 16% | 13% | 21% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 46% | 18% | 8% | 26% | 1% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 38% | 20% | 16% | 25% | 1% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 47% | 16% | 8% | 27% | 1% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Switch Display To: state by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
Sources of guidance on right and wrong by state
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| State | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 50% | 4% | 39% | 4% | 3% | 511 |
| Alaska | 28% | 7% | 47% | 13% | 5% | 310 |
| Arizona | 33% | 10% | 44% | 10% | 3% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 48% | 7% | 39% | 5% | 1% | 311 |
| California | 29% | 13% | 43% | 12% | 3% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 29% | 15% | 43% | 9% | 3% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 20% | 14% | 53% | 12% | 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 30% | 9% | 51% | 7% | 2% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 27% | 15% | 42% | 12% | 4% | 303 |
| Florida | 31% | 11% | 48% | 8% | 2% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 45% | 9% | 37% | 7% | 2% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 21% | 13% | 55% | 8% | 3% | 312 |
| Idaho | 33% | 8% | 51% | 7% | 2% | 320 |
| Illinois | 29% | 12% | 46% | 11% | 2% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 36% | 8% | 44% | 9% | 3% | 654 |
| Iowa | 34% | 11% | 48% | 4% | 3% | 330 |
| Kansas | 37% | 9% | 46% | 6% | 2% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 40% | 9% | 43% | 5% | 2% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 43% | 9% | 41% | 5% | 2% | 465 |
| Maine | 18% | 13% | 57% | 10% | 2% | 303 |
| Maryland | 33% | 9% | 45% | 11% | 3% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 15% | 12% | 56% | 16% | 2% | 704 |
| Michigan | 32% | 8% | 49% | 8% | 3% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 26% | 12% | 50% | 9% | 3% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 50% | 8% | 33% | 7% | 2% | 309 |
| Missouri | 37% | 10% | 42% | 7% | 4% | 642 |
| Montana | 29% | 12% | 48% | 9% | 3% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 34% | 10% | 46% | 8% | 2% | 312 |
| Nevada | 26% | 10% | 50% | 11% | 2% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 15% | 13% | 58% | 11% | 3% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 27% | 11% | 49% | 10% | 3% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 40% | 9% | 35% | 11% | 5% | 312 |
| New York | 25% | 14% | 49% | 9% | 3% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 41% | 9% | 41% | 8% | 2% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 31% | 6% | 50% | 11% | 3% | 338 |
| Ohio | 33% | 10% | 47% | 7% | 2% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 36% | 9% | 46% | 7% | 2% | 391 |
| Oregon | 29% | 12% | 45% | 11% | 2% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 34% | 9% | 45% | 10% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 27% | 11% | 48% | 10% | 4% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 46% | 8% | 37% | 5% | 3% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 34% | 11% | 47% | 7% | 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 45% | 7% | 41% | 4% | 3% | 661 |
| Texas | 41% | 9% | 39% | 9% | 2% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 42% | 8% | 41% | 7% | 2% | 315 |
| Vermont | 17% | 14% | 54% | 13% | 2% | 306 |
| Virginia | 37% | 11% | 42% | 7% | 3% | 882 |
| Washington | 28% | 14% | 45% | 11% | 3% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 50% | 5% | 40% | 2% | 2% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 32% | 11% | 45% | 9% | 3% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 36% | 10% | 42% | 7% | 5% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
Switch Display To: state by sources of guidance on right and wrong
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by state
% of adults who say…
| State | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 43% | 55% | 1% | 1% | 511 |
| Alaska | 35% | 61% | 2% | 2% | 310 |
| Arizona | 38% | 57% | 2% | 3% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 39% | 59% | 1% | < 1% | 311 |
| California | 29% | 68% | 1% | 2% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 37% | 59% | 2% | 3% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 31% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 30% | 68% | < 1% | 1% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 22% | 75% | 2% | 1% | 303 |
| Florida | 32% | 66% | 1% | 1% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 38% | 60% | 1% | 1% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 27% | 71% | 1% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 42% | 57% | 1% | < 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 30% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 35% | 63% | 1% | 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 32% | 67% | 1% | < 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 37% | 63% | < 1% | < 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 37% | 59% | 2% | 1% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 38% | 59% | 1% | 2% | 465 |
| Maine | 28% | 69% | 2% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 30% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 24% | 72% | 2% | 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 36% | 62% | 2% | 1% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 32% | 67% | 1% | 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 38% | 60% | 1% | 2% | 309 |
| Missouri | 36% | 62% | 1% | < 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 42% | 56% | 2% | < 1% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 39% | 60% | < 1% | 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 30% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 32% | 66% | 2% | 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 28% | 70% | 1% | 1% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 34% | 60% | 3% | 2% | 312 |
| New York | 26% | 72% | 1% | 1% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 36% | 62% | 1% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 37% | 62% | < 1% | 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 32% | 66% | 1% | 1% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 32% | 65% | 2% | 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 35% | 63% | 1% | 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 36% | 62% | 1% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 34% | 62% | 3% | 1% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 38% | 59% | 2% | 1% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 39% | 60% | 1% | < 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 40% | 57% | 2% | 1% | 661 |
| Texas | 34% | 62% | 2% | 1% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 39% | 59% | 2% | < 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 27% | 69% | 1% | 2% | 306 |
| Virginia | 36% | 61% | 1% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 34% | 65% | 1% | 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 43% | 53% | 2% | 1% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 30% | 68% | 2% | < 1% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 42% | 56% | 1% | 1% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
Switch Display To: state by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
Frequency of reading scripture by state
% of adults who read scripture…
| State | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 55% | 14% | 7% | 22% | 1% | 511 |
| Alaska | 31% | 8% | 7% | 54% | < 1% | 310 |
| Arizona | 36% | 9% | 8% | 46% | 1% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 48% | 14% | 8% | 29% | 1% | 311 |
| California | 30% | 10% | 8% | 51% | 1% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 30% | 7% | 9% | 53% | 1% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 23% | 7% | 8% | 61% | < 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 27% | 14% | 6% | 50% | 2% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 28% | 12% | 8% | 51% | 1% | 303 |
| Florida | 35% | 11% | 9% | 44% | 1% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 49% | 11% | 7% | 32% | < 1% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 29% | 11% | 9% | 50% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 37% | 9% | 10% | 43% | 1% | 320 |
| Illinois | 30% | 11% | 10% | 49% | 1% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 35% | 9% | 9% | 46% | 1% | 654 |
| Iowa | 30% | 9% | 10% | 51% | < 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 33% | 11% | 9% | 47% | < 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 43% | 7% | 8% | 41% | 1% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 48% | 11% | 7% | 33% | 1% | 465 |
| Maine | 21% | 6% | 5% | 67% | 1% | 303 |
| Maryland | 35% | 12% | 7% | 45% | 1% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 15% | 9% | 9% | 67% | 1% | 704 |
| Michigan | 32% | 11% | 9% | 47% | 1% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 27% | 8% | 11% | 53% | < 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 59% | 13% | 5% | 22% | 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 39% | 11% | 9% | 40% | < 1% | 642 |
| Montana | 32% | 5% | 9% | 53% | < 1% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 30% | 11% | 6% | 52% | 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 29% | 12% | 8% | 50% | < 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 18% | 8% | 8% | 66% | < 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 29% | 9% | 8% | 53% | 1% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 40% | 13% | 5% | 43% | < 1% | 312 |
| New York | 27% | 8% | 9% | 55% | 1% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 44% | 15% | 8% | 33% | 1% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 23% | 15% | 9% | 52% | < 1% | 338 |
| Ohio | 36% | 10% | 8% | 46% | < 1% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 48% | 12% | 7% | 32% | < 1% | 391 |
| Oregon | 31% | 10% | 8% | 50% | 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 31% | 8% | 10% | 50% | 1% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 22% | 11% | 8% | 58% | 1% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 51% | 11% | 6% | 31% | 1% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 29% | 10% | 10% | 50% | < 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 56% | 9% | 6% | 26% | 2% | 661 |
| Texas | 43% | 11% | 8% | 37% | 1% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 51% | 5% | 9% | 34% | 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 18% | 7% | 5% | 69% | < 1% | 306 |
| Virginia | 43% | 11% | 7% | 39% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 30% | 10% | 7% | 53% | < 1% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 46% | 12% | 7% | 34% | 1% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 24% | 11% | 9% | 55% | 1% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 34% | 11% | 8% | 46% | < 1% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Switch Display To: state by frequency of reading scripture
Interpreting scripture by state
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| State | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 51% | 27% | 4% | 14% | 4% | 511 |
| Alaska | 25% | 21% | 2% | 45% | 7% | 310 |
| Arizona | 27% | 31% | 2% | 31% | 10% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 45% | 28% | 2% | 20% | 5% | 311 |
| California | 26% | 23% | 2% | 40% | 8% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 23% | 24% | 3% | 41% | 9% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 21% | 26% | 2% | 43% | 7% | 377 |
| Delaware | 22% | 30% | 5% | 36% | 7% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 29% | 23% | 1% | 40% | 6% | 303 |
| Florida | 31% | 25% | 3% | 34% | 7% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 41% | 27% | 2% | 23% | 6% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 28% | 22% | 2% | 41% | 7% | 312 |
| Idaho | 27% | 30% | 2% | 35% | 6% | 320 |
| Illinois | 26% | 31% | 2% | 34% | 7% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 35% | 27% | 3% | 28% | 6% | 654 |
| Iowa | 25% | 36% | 2% | 31% | 7% | 330 |
| Kansas | 30% | 36% | 3% | 25% | 6% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 41% | 24% | 3% | 27% | 5% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 44% | 27% | 2% | 21% | 5% | 465 |
| Maine | 19% | 22% | 3% | 47% | 9% | 303 |
| Maryland | 27% | 27% | 2% | 37% | 7% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 14% | 22% | 2% | 54% | 7% | 704 |
| Michigan | 29% | 30% | 3% | 31% | 7% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 23% | 27% | 3% | 39% | 9% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 56% | 22% | 5% | 12% | 4% | 309 |
| Missouri | 32% | 29% | 3% | 28% | 8% | 642 |
| Montana | 21% | 33% | 4% | 35% | 8% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 31% | 35% | 3% | 26% | 6% | 312 |
| Nevada | 25% | 26% | 1% | 42% | 6% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 16% | 23% | 1% | 50% | 10% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 24% | 28% | 3% | 38% | 8% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 33% | 23% | 4% | 33% | 7% | 312 |
| New York | 24% | 24% | 2% | 43% | 8% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 36% | 26% | 4% | 26% | 8% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 27% | 32% | 2% | 34% | 6% | 338 |
| Ohio | 31% | 31% | 3% | 28% | 7% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 36% | 29% | 2% | 27% | 6% | 391 |
| Oregon | 22% | 27% | 3% | 39% | 9% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 29% | 28% | 2% | 34% | 6% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 20% | 29% | 1% | 44% | 6% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 49% | 24% | 2% | 19% | 7% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 31% | 35% | 2% | 22% | 11% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 46% | 24% | 5% | 19% | 7% | 661 |
| Texas | 39% | 26% | 2% | 26% | 6% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 22% | 39% | 3% | 31% | 5% | 315 |
| Vermont | 14% | 21% | 3% | 55% | 6% | 306 |
| Virginia | 37% | 23% | 3% | 30% | 7% | 882 |
| Washington | 22% | 26% | 3% | 42% | 7% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 47% | 23% | 5% | 18% | 7% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 27% | 30% | 3% | 35% | 5% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 33% | 28% | 4% | 28% | 8% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
Switch Display To: state by interpretation of scripture
Belief in Heaven by state
% of adults who …in heaven
| State | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 84% | 11% | 5% | 511 |
| Alaska | 60% | 31% | 9% | 310 |
| Arizona | 72% | 21% | 7% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 84% | 10% | 6% | 311 |
| California | 65% | 28% | 8% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 60% | 29% | 11% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 70% | 23% | 7% | 377 |
| Delaware | 76% | 19% | 6% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 67% | 26% | 6% | 303 |
| Florida | 70% | 22% | 7% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 78% | 16% | 6% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 67% | 23% | 10% | 312 |
| Idaho | 70% | 24% | 6% | 320 |
| Illinois | 71% | 21% | 8% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 77% | 15% | 8% | 654 |
| Iowa | 75% | 20% | 5% | 330 |
| Kansas | 76% | 15% | 9% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 82% | 13% | 5% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 80% | 13% | 7% | 465 |
| Maine | 59% | 33% | 8% | 303 |
| Maryland | 69% | 25% | 7% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 54% | 34% | 11% | 704 |
| Michigan | 73% | 18% | 9% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 71% | 21% | 7% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 88% | 8% | 4% | 309 |
| Missouri | 79% | 16% | 5% | 642 |
| Montana | 70% | 24% | 6% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 77% | 18% | 5% | 312 |
| Nevada | 66% | 25% | 9% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 55% | 32% | 12% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 72% | 21% | 8% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 67% | 26% | 7% | 312 |
| New York | 67% | 26% | 7% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 78% | 15% | 7% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 78% | 15% | 7% | 338 |
| Ohio | 77% | 17% | 5% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 79% | 17% | 4% | 391 |
| Oregon | 61% | 30% | 9% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 72% | 21% | 7% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 64% | 27% | 9% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 79% | 12% | 8% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 77% | 14% | 9% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 81% | 12% | 7% | 661 |
| Texas | 76% | 16% | 7% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 77% | 19% | 4% | 315 |
| Vermont | 56% | 37% | 6% | 306 |
| Virginia | 76% | 17% | 7% | 882 |
| Washington | 60% | 31% | 8% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 83% | 9% | 8% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 72% | 20% | 8% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 73% | 17% | 11% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
Switch Display To: state by belief in heaven
Belief in Hell by state
% of adults who …in hell
| State | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 72% | 21% | 8% | 511 |
| Alaska | 51% | 42% | 7% | 310 |
| Arizona | 55% | 36% | 9% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 76% | 19% | 5% | 311 |
| California | 51% | 41% | 8% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 48% | 40% | 11% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 48% | 43% | 9% | 377 |
| Delaware | 57% | 33% | 11% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 49% | 43% | 8% | 303 |
| Florida | 57% | 35% | 8% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 67% | 26% | 7% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 55% | 35% | 10% | 312 |
| Idaho | 55% | 38% | 7% | 320 |
| Illinois | 56% | 34% | 9% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 66% | 27% | 7% | 654 |
| Iowa | 59% | 33% | 8% | 330 |
| Kansas | 63% | 28% | 9% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 74% | 20% | 6% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 69% | 23% | 8% | 465 |
| Maine | 44% | 45% | 11% | 303 |
| Maryland | 52% | 39% | 9% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 36% | 53% | 11% | 704 |
| Michigan | 60% | 32% | 8% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 52% | 38% | 10% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 77% | 18% | 5% | 309 |
| Missouri | 66% | 27% | 7% | 642 |
| Montana | 49% | 45% | 7% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 61% | 32% | 7% | 312 |
| Nevada | 49% | 40% | 11% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 44% | 46% | 11% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 52% | 38% | 10% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 54% | 38% | 8% | 312 |
| New York | 49% | 42% | 9% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 69% | 24% | 7% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 62% | 32% | 6% | 338 |
| Ohio | 63% | 30% | 7% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 67% | 27% | 6% | 391 |
| Oregon | 45% | 45% | 9% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 57% | 35% | 8% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 48% | 41% | 11% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 68% | 21% | 10% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 64% | 27% | 9% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 77% | 18% | 6% | 661 |
| Texas | 65% | 28% | 7% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 48% | 47% | 5% | 315 |
| Vermont | 38% | 53% | 9% | 306 |
| Virginia | 63% | 29% | 8% | 882 |
| Washington | 44% | 47% | 9% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 76% | 17% | 7% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 57% | 35% | 8% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 57% | 34% | 9% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
Switch Display To: state by belief in hell
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation by state
% of adults who identify as…
| State | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 52% | 13% | 35% | 511 |
| Alaska | 39% | 29% | 32% | 310 |
| Arizona | 40% | 21% | 39% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 46% | 16% | 38% | 311 |
| California | 30% | 21% | 49% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 41% | 17% | 42% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 32% | 18% | 50% | 377 |
| Delaware | 29% | 17% | 55% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 11% | 15% | 73% | 303 |
| Florida | 37% | 19% | 44% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 41% | 18% | 41% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 28% | 20% | 51% | 312 |
| Idaho | 49% | 19% | 32% | 320 |
| Illinois | 33% | 19% | 48% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 42% | 20% | 37% | 654 |
| Iowa | 41% | 19% | 40% | 330 |
| Kansas | 46% | 23% | 31% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 44% | 13% | 43% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 41% | 16% | 43% | 465 |
| Maine | 36% | 17% | 47% | 303 |
| Maryland | 31% | 14% | 55% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 27% | 17% | 56% | 704 |
| Michigan | 34% | 19% | 47% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 39% | 15% | 46% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 44% | 14% | 42% | 309 |
| Missouri | 41% | 18% | 42% | 642 |
| Montana | 49% | 21% | 30% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 47% | 17% | 36% | 312 |
| Nevada | 37% | 18% | 46% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 35% | 20% | 44% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 30% | 19% | 51% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 37% | 15% | 48% | 312 |
| New York | 28% | 19% | 53% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 41% | 17% | 43% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 50% | 18% | 33% | 338 |
| Ohio | 42% | 18% | 40% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 45% | 15% | 40% | 391 |
| Oregon | 32% | 21% | 47% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 39% | 15% | 46% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 30% | 22% | 48% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 43% | 18% | 39% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 53% | 10% | 37% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 48% | 15% | 36% | 661 |
| Texas | 39% | 21% | 40% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 54% | 16% | 30% | 315 |
| Vermont | 29% | 14% | 57% | 306 |
| Virginia | 43% | 18% | 39% | 882 |
| Washington | 33% | 23% | 44% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 43% | 16% | 41% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 42% | 16% | 42% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 57% | 18% | 25% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.
Switch Display To: state by political party
Political ideology by state
% of adults who are…
| State | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 50% | 29% | 12% | 8% | 511 |
| Alaska | 34% | 37% | 23% | 6% | 310 |
| Arizona | 39% | 31% | 23% | 7% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 42% | 38% | 14% | 6% | 311 |
| California | 31% | 34% | 29% | 6% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 33% | 34% | 28% | 5% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 33% | 36% | 25% | 6% | 377 |
| Delaware | 26% | 40% | 25% | 9% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 15% | 39% | 36% | 10% | 303 |
| Florida | 37% | 31% | 24% | 8% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 42% | 32% | 20% | 6% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 30% | 42% | 21% | 6% | 312 |
| Idaho | 42% | 32% | 21% | 5% | 320 |
| Illinois | 32% | 35% | 27% | 6% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 41% | 31% | 20% | 8% | 654 |
| Iowa | 41% | 31% | 23% | 6% | 330 |
| Kansas | 39% | 31% | 27% | 3% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 42% | 29% | 23% | 6% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 50% | 30% | 14% | 6% | 465 |
| Maine | 34% | 33% | 30% | 3% | 303 |
| Maryland | 26% | 36% | 29% | 9% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 23% | 35% | 36% | 6% | 704 |
| Michigan | 35% | 33% | 24% | 8% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 35% | 32% | 27% | 7% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 45% | 30% | 19% | 6% | 309 |
| Missouri | 39% | 32% | 21% | 8% | 642 |
| Montana | 44% | 31% | 21% | 5% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 41% | 29% | 21% | 9% | 312 |
| Nevada | 33% | 37% | 24% | 5% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 34% | 34% | 28% | 4% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 29% | 37% | 28% | 7% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 34% | 36% | 23% | 7% | 312 |
| New York | 29% | 34% | 31% | 6% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 40% | 32% | 23% | 5% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 45% | 30% | 22% | 3% | 338 |
| Ohio | 40% | 32% | 21% | 7% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 38% | 37% | 19% | 6% | 391 |
| Oregon | 30% | 34% | 30% | 6% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 36% | 34% | 23% | 8% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 26% | 35% | 30% | 8% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 43% | 35% | 15% | 6% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 47% | 32% | 15% | 5% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 46% | 27% | 19% | 8% | 661 |
| Texas | 39% | 32% | 21% | 7% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 45% | 31% | 20% | 4% | 315 |
| Vermont | 30% | 32% | 35% | 3% | 306 |
| Virginia | 39% | 37% | 19% | 5% | 882 |
| Washington | 30% | 33% | 30% | 7% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 47% | 30% | 16% | 6% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 41% | 36% | 19% | 4% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 41% | 33% | 17% | 9% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Conservative, Moderate, Liberal
Switch Display To: state by political ideology
Views about size of government by state
% of adults who would rather have…
| State | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 56% | 38% | 3% | 3% | 511 |
| Alaska | 55% | 41% | 2% | 3% | 310 |
| Arizona | 58% | 37% | 2% | 3% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 55% | 41% | 1% | 4% | 311 |
| California | 44% | 49% | 4% | 3% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 52% | 40% | 4% | 4% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 52% | 43% | 3% | 3% | 377 |
| Delaware | 47% | 44% | 4% | 5% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 21% | 72% | 4% | 3% | 303 |
| Florida | 47% | 45% | 3% | 4% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 51% | 43% | 3% | 4% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 50% | 42% | 4% | 4% | 312 |
| Idaho | 65% | 29% | 3% | 3% | 320 |
| Illinois | 51% | 43% | 3% | 4% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 57% | 36% | 3% | 4% | 654 |
| Iowa | 57% | 37% | 2% | 3% | 330 |
| Kansas | 63% | 28% | 3% | 5% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 54% | 38% | 4% | 4% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 53% | 41% | 2% | 4% | 465 |
| Maine | 60% | 32% | 4% | 4% | 303 |
| Maryland | 48% | 45% | 1% | 6% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 47% | 46% | 3% | 5% | 704 |
| Michigan | 56% | 37% | 4% | 4% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 58% | 35% | 3% | 4% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 54% | 40% | 2% | 4% | 309 |
| Missouri | 61% | 33% | 2% | 4% | 642 |
| Montana | 66% | 27% | 3% | 4% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 66% | 30% | 2% | 3% | 312 |
| Nevada | 57% | 38% | 4% | 2% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 64% | 31% | 2% | 3% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 44% | 49% | 3% | 4% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 44% | 49% | 3% | 4% | 312 |
| New York | 41% | 53% | 3% | 3% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 51% | 42% | 3% | 4% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 67% | 27% | 2% | 4% | 338 |
| Ohio | 58% | 34% | 3% | 4% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 59% | 34% | 3% | 3% | 391 |
| Oregon | 55% | 39% | 2% | 5% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 56% | 37% | 2% | 4% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 48% | 42% | 5% | 6% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 54% | 39% | 2% | 5% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 68% | 27% | 3% | 2% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 57% | 36% | 2% | 5% | 661 |
| Texas | 47% | 45% | 3% | 4% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 66% | 28% | 3% | 4% | 315 |
| Vermont | 45% | 45% | 4% | 5% | 306 |
| Virginia | 56% | 39% | 3% | 3% | 882 |
| Washington | 54% | 39% | 3% | 4% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 58% | 32% | 5% | 5% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 61% | 35% | 2% | 2% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 71% | 20% | 1% | 8% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services
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Views about government aid to the poor by state
% of adults who say government aid to the poor…
| State | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 53% | 40% | 5% | 2% | 511 |
| Alaska | 45% | 47% | 6% | 2% | 310 |
| Arizona | 49% | 43% | 4% | 4% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 48% | 47% | 2% | 2% | 311 |
| California | 38% | 56% | 4% | 2% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 44% | 50% | 3% | 2% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 41% | 54% | 4% | 1% | 377 |
| Delaware | 43% | 51% | 4% | 2% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 21% | 74% | 3% | 2% | 303 |
| Florida | 46% | 49% | 4% | 2% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 46% | 47% | 5% | 2% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 43% | 50% | 6% | 1% | 312 |
| Idaho | 48% | 45% | 5% | 2% | 320 |
| Illinois | 42% | 52% | 3% | 2% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 56% | 38% | 5% | 2% | 654 |
| Iowa | 45% | 51% | 4% | < 1% | 330 |
| Kansas | 48% | 45% | 6% | 1% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 49% | 41% | 8% | 3% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 48% | 44% | 4% | 4% | 465 |
| Maine | 41% | 52% | 4% | 3% | 303 |
| Maryland | 40% | 54% | 4% | 2% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 39% | 56% | 3% | 2% | 704 |
| Michigan | 44% | 50% | 4% | 2% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 43% | 52% | 4% | 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 51% | 43% | 4% | 3% | 309 |
| Missouri | 48% | 47% | 4% | 2% | 642 |
| Montana | 55% | 42% | 1% | 2% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 55% | 42% | 2% | 1% | 312 |
| Nevada | 45% | 50% | 4% | 1% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 40% | 54% | 3% | 3% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 39% | 55% | 3% | 3% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 41% | 51% | 3% | 4% | 312 |
| New York | 38% | 55% | 5% | 2% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 44% | 50% | 4% | 2% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 55% | 39% | 4% | 2% | 338 |
| Ohio | 47% | 47% | 4% | 2% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 49% | 45% | 3% | 3% | 391 |
| Oregon | 39% | 56% | 5% | 1% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 48% | 46% | 4% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 39% | 56% | 1% | 4% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 42% | 50% | 5% | 2% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 52% | 45% | 2% | 1% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 47% | 47% | 4% | 3% | 661 |
| Texas | 47% | 46% | 4% | 3% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 53% | 45% | 1% | 1% | 315 |
| Vermont | 34% | 61% | 3% | 2% | 306 |
| Virginia | 49% | 44% | 4% | 3% | 882 |
| Washington | 40% | 56% | 3% | 2% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 47% | 47% | 5% | 1% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 49% | 47% | 2% | 2% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 61% | 32% | 5% | 2% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm
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Views about abortion by state
% of adults who say abortion should be…
| State | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 37% | 58% | 4% | 511 |
| Alaska | 63% | 34% | 3% | 310 |
| Arizona | 49% | 46% | 4% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 38% | 60% | 2% | 311 |
| California | 57% | 38% | 5% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 59% | 36% | 5% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 67% | 28% | 5% | 377 |
| Delaware | 55% | 38% | 6% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 70% | 26% | 4% | 303 |
| Florida | 56% | 39% | 5% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 48% | 49% | 4% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 66% | 29% | 4% | 312 |
| Idaho | 45% | 49% | 6% | 320 |
| Illinois | 56% | 41% | 3% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 43% | 51% | 6% | 654 |
| Iowa | 52% | 46% | 2% | 330 |
| Kansas | 49% | 49% | 3% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 36% | 57% | 7% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 39% | 57% | 4% | 465 |
| Maine | 64% | 33% | 3% | 303 |
| Maryland | 64% | 33% | 3% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 74% | 22% | 4% | 704 |
| Michigan | 54% | 42% | 4% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 52% | 45% | 4% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 36% | 59% | 5% | 309 |
| Missouri | 45% | 50% | 5% | 642 |
| Montana | 56% | 38% | 5% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 50% | 46% | 5% | 312 |
| Nevada | 62% | 34% | 3% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 66% | 29% | 5% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 61% | 35% | 4% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 51% | 45% | 4% | 312 |
| New York | 64% | 32% | 4% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 49% | 45% | 6% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 47% | 51% | 3% | 338 |
| Ohio | 48% | 47% | 4% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 51% | 45% | 4% | 391 |
| Oregon | 63% | 34% | 3% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 51% | 44% | 5% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 63% | 31% | 7% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 42% | 52% | 6% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 48% | 50% | 3% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 40% | 55% | 5% | 661 |
| Texas | 45% | 50% | 4% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 47% | 51% | 3% | 315 |
| Vermont | 70% | 26% | 4% | 306 |
| Virginia | 55% | 42% | 3% | 882 |
| Washington | 60% | 36% | 5% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 35% | 58% | 6% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 53% | 45% | 3% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 48% | 49% | 3% | 316 |
Source: 2014 U.S. Religious Landscape Study
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.
Learn More: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases
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Views about homosexuality by state
% of adults who say homosexuality…
| State | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 41% | 52% | 4% | 3% | 511 |
| Alaska | 62% | 30% | 5% | 3% | 310 |
| Arizona | 63% | 26% | 5% | 6% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 45% | 47% | 5% | 3% | 311 |
| California | 69% | 24% | 4% | 3% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 67% | 24% | 4% | 5% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 76% | 19% | 2% | 3% | 377 |
| Delaware | 67% | 28% | 2% | 3% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 72% | 23% | 3% | 3% | 303 |
| Florida | 64% | 28% | 4% | 4% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 55% | 38% | 4% | 4% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 64% | 29% | 3% | 4% | 312 |
| Idaho | 59% | 32% | 6% | 3% | 320 |
| Illinois | 64% | 29% | 4% | 3% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 54% | 37% | 4% | 4% | 654 |
| Iowa | 58% | 36% | 4% | 3% | 330 |
| Kansas | 57% | 33% | 7% | 3% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 44% | 44% | 7% | 4% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 53% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 465 |
| Maine | 69% | 24% | 3% | 4% | 303 |
| Maryland | 66% | 27% | 5% | 2% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 82% | 12% | 2% | 3% | 704 |
| Michigan | 62% | 30% | 5% | 2% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 64% | 32% | 3% | 1% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 40% | 54% | 5% | 1% | 309 |
| Missouri | 57% | 36% | 3% | 4% | 642 |
| Montana | 62% | 30% | 4% | 4% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 60% | 35% | 3% | 3% | 312 |
| Nevada | 69% | 27% | 2% | 2% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 71% | 21% | 4% | 4% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 71% | 22% | 3% | 4% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 59% | 34% | 4% | 3% | 312 |
| New York | 70% | 23% | 4% | 4% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 54% | 36% | 6% | 5% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 57% | 36% | 6% | 2% | 338 |
| Ohio | 60% | 32% | 4% | 4% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 53% | 40% | 4% | 3% | 391 |
| Oregon | 66% | 25% | 6% | 3% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 63% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 72% | 18% | 3% | 7% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 51% | 42% | 4% | 3% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 58% | 35% | 4% | 3% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 41% | 53% | 3% | 3% | 661 |
| Texas | 56% | 36% | 4% | 4% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 58% | 35% | 4% | 3% | 315 |
| Vermont | 79% | 16% | 2% | 2% | 306 |
| Virginia | 61% | 34% | 3% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 69% | 27% | 3% | 2% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 45% | 47% | 4% | 4% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 66% | 30% | 1% | 2% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 53% | 39% | 5% | 3% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged
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Views about same-sex marriage by state
% of adults who …same-sex marriage
| State | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 33% | 57% | 10% | 511 |
| Alaska | 59% | 34% | 6% | 310 |
| Arizona | 56% | 36% | 8% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 35% | 53% | 12% | 311 |
| California | 62% | 32% | 6% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 62% | 31% | 7% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 71% | 26% | 3% | 377 |
| Delaware | 59% | 36% | 5% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 64% | 26% | 10% | 303 |
| Florida | 53% | 38% | 9% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 45% | 48% | 8% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 55% | 33% | 12% | 312 |
| Idaho | 49% | 39% | 12% | 320 |
| Illinois | 58% | 34% | 8% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 45% | 45% | 10% | 654 |
| Iowa | 51% | 41% | 8% | 330 |
| Kansas | 51% | 42% | 7% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 38% | 52% | 10% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 42% | 50% | 8% | 465 |
| Maine | 65% | 30% | 5% | 303 |
| Maryland | 60% | 33% | 7% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 72% | 20% | 8% | 704 |
| Michigan | 53% | 39% | 8% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 59% | 36% | 5% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 31% | 61% | 8% | 309 |
| Missouri | 48% | 45% | 7% | 642 |
| Montana | 54% | 34% | 12% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 51% | 44% | 5% | 312 |
| Nevada | 54% | 39% | 7% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 68% | 27% | 6% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 59% | 33% | 8% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 48% | 43% | 9% | 312 |
| New York | 62% | 30% | 8% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 45% | 45% | 9% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 48% | 46% | 6% | 338 |
| Ohio | 50% | 42% | 7% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 44% | 49% | 7% | 391 |
| Oregon | 58% | 35% | 7% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 54% | 37% | 9% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 65% | 27% | 7% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 40% | 54% | 7% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 49% | 46% | 6% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 35% | 58% | 7% | 661 |
| Texas | 46% | 46% | 8% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 51% | 45% | 4% | 315 |
| Vermont | 76% | 19% | 5% | 306 |
| Virginia | 50% | 43% | 6% | 882 |
| Washington | 61% | 31% | 8% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 39% | 51% | 10% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 58% | 37% | 5% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 49% | 41% | 10% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose
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Views about environmental regulation by state
% of adults who say…
| State | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 47% | 45% | 3% | 5% | 511 |
| Alaska | 41% | 54% | 2% | 3% | 310 |
| Arizona | 40% | 54% | 2% | 4% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 47% | 49% | 2% | 2% | 311 |
| California | 34% | 60% | 3% | 4% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 37% | 57% | 2% | 4% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 32% | 64% | 1% | 3% | 377 |
| Delaware | 32% | 59% | 5% | 5% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 23% | 71% | 2% | 3% | 303 |
| Florida | 38% | 57% | 2% | 3% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 37% | 58% | 2% | 3% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 26% | 68% | < 1% | 5% | 312 |
| Idaho | 44% | 53% | 1% | 2% | 320 |
| Illinois | 37% | 58% | 2% | 2% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 44% | 52% | 2% | 2% | 654 |
| Iowa | 35% | 60% | 3% | 2% | 330 |
| Kansas | 40% | 51% | 4% | 5% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 48% | 45% | 3% | 4% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 43% | 51% | 2% | 4% | 465 |
| Maine | 33% | 62% | 3% | 2% | 303 |
| Maryland | 32% | 64% | 2% | 3% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 31% | 63% | 2% | 4% | 704 |
| Michigan | 37% | 54% | 4% | 5% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 35% | 60% | 2% | 3% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 44% | 48% | 5% | 3% | 309 |
| Missouri | 44% | 52% | 2% | 2% | 642 |
| Montana | 56% | 40% | 2% | 2% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 41% | 52% | 2% | 5% | 312 |
| Nevada | 41% | 52% | 3% | 4% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 31% | 66% | 2% | 1% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 31% | 63% | 2% | 4% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 39% | 55% | 3% | 3% | 312 |
| New York | 30% | 64% | 2% | 3% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 38% | 55% | 3% | 4% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 46% | 47% | 2% | 5% | 338 |
| Ohio | 42% | 53% | 3% | 3% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 42% | 52% | 3% | 4% | 391 |
| Oregon | 38% | 56% | 3% | 4% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 40% | 56% | 2% | 2% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 28% | 65% | 3% | 4% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 43% | 52% | 2% | 3% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 48% | 50% | 1% | 2% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 45% | 49% | 3% | 4% | 661 |
| Texas | 38% | 56% | 3% | 3% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 42% | 51% | 6% | 2% | 315 |
| Vermont | 27% | 70% | 1% | 2% | 306 |
| Virginia | 38% | 58% | 2% | 1% | 882 |
| Washington | 28% | 66% | 3% | 3% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 55% | 38% | 3% | 4% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 38% | 58% | 2% | 2% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 55% | 38% | 4% | 4% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
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Views about human evolution by state
% of adults who say humans…
| State | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18% | 26% | 3% | 49% | 4% | 511 |
| Alaska | 36% | 24% | 4% | 31% | 6% | 310 |
| Arizona | 33% | 25% | 3% | 34% | 5% | 653 |
| Arkansas | 20% | 29% | 3% | 46% | 3% | 311 |
| California | 41% | 22% | 4% | 29% | 4% | 3,697 |
| Colorado | 37% | 25% | 4% | 30% | 4% | 504 |
| Connecticut | 40% | 26% | 3% | 29% | 3% | 377 |
| Delaware | 37% | 22% | 4% | 32% | 5% | 301 |
| District of Columbia | 43% | 27% | 6% | 20% | 4% | 303 |
| Florida | 32% | 26% | 4% | 34% | 4% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | 26% | 27% | 3% | 39% | 5% | 968 |
| Hawaii | 39% | 24% | 5% | 29% | 3% | 312 |
| Idaho | 25% | 29% | 5% | 35% | 5% | 320 |
| Illinois | 37% | 27% | 3% | 30% | 4% | 1,326 |
| Indiana | 28% | 27% | 4% | 38% | 4% | 654 |
| Iowa | 33% | 28% | 4% | 30% | 5% | 330 |
| Kansas | 29% | 25% | 4% | 37% | 4% | 307 |
| Kentucky | 25% | 25% | 3% | 42% | 5% | 439 |
| Louisiana | 24% | 28% | 3% | 39% | 5% | 465 |
| Maine | 49% | 16% | 5% | 26% | 4% | 303 |
| Maryland | 39% | 27% | 4% | 27% | 3% | 644 |
| Massachusetts | 49% | 22% | 6% | 19% | 4% | 704 |
| Michigan | 32% | 24% | 4% | 35% | 5% | 982 |
| Minnesota | 34% | 22% | 6% | 33% | 5% | 563 |
| Mississippi | 18% | 22% | 3% | 53% | 4% | 309 |
| Missouri | 29% | 25% | 4% | 38% | 3% | 642 |
| Montana | 39% | 21% | 3% | 33% | 4% | 312 |
| Nebraska | 31% | 29% | 4% | 32% | 5% | 312 |
| Nevada | 36% | 23% | 6% | 30% | 5% | 314 |
| New Hampshire | 47% | 21% | 2% | 27% | 2% | 303 |
| New Jersey | 38% | 23% | 5% | 29% | 5% | 886 |
| New Mexico | 31% | 26% | 5% | 36% | 2% | 312 |
| New York | 39% | 23% | 5% | 30% | 4% | 1,966 |
| North Carolina | 27% | 28% | 4% | 36% | 5% | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 30% | 25% | 4% | 36% | 5% | 338 |
| Ohio | 27% | 27% | 5% | 36% | 5% | 1,132 |
| Oklahoma | 22% | 28% | 2% | 42% | 6% | 391 |
| Oregon | 40% | 22% | 4% | 28% | 5% | 419 |
| Pennsylvania | 34% | 23% | 3% | 36% | 4% | 1,366 |
| Rhode Island | 39% | 24% | 4% | 29% | 4% | 305 |
| South Carolina | 23% | 26% | 3% | 44% | 5% | 495 |
| South Dakota | 26% | 25% | 3% | 42% | 5% | 305 |
| Tennessee | 18% | 23% | 3% | 49% | 8% | 661 |
| Texas | 27% | 26% | 4% | 39% | 5% | 2,535 |
| Utah | 27% | 28% | 4% | 38% | 3% | 315 |
| Vermont | 55% | 18% | 6% | 18% | 3% | 306 |
| Virginia | 29% | 30% | 3% | 35% | 4% | 882 |
| Washington | 40% | 21% | 7% | 29% | 3% | 714 |
| West Virginia | 20% | 23% | 5% | 48% | 4% | 309 |
| Wisconsin | 35% | 26% | 2% | 32% | 5% | 600 |
| Wyoming | 29% | 24% | 8% | 35% | 4% | 316 |
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.
Learn More: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form
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