State among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are in…

Survey yearAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
20141%< 1%2%1%13%2%1%< 1%< 1%6%2%< 1%< 1%5%2%1%1%1%2%< 1%2%2%3%2%1%2%< 1%1%1%< 1%3%< 1%6%3%< 1%4%1%1%4%< 1%1%< 1%2%7%1%< 1%3%2%< 1%2%< 1%4,502
20071%< 1%2%1%11%2%1%< 1%< 1%4%3%< 1%1%4%3%1%1%2%2%< 1%2%2%3%2%1%2%1%1%1%1%3%1%7%3%< 1%5%1%1%6%< 1%1%< 1%2%6%1%< 1%3%2%< 1%2%< 1%5,071
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 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are in…

Religious traditionAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
Catholic< 1%< 1%1%< 1%17%1%2%< 1%< 1%6%1%< 1%< 1%7%2%2%1%< 1%2%< 1%1%4%3%2%< 1%1%< 1%1%1%< 1%5%< 1%9%2%< 1%4%< 1%1%5%1%1%< 1%1%6%< 1%< 1%2%2%< 1%3%< 1%1,070
Evangelical Protestant3%< 1%2%2%10%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%6%4%< 1%< 1%3%3%1%1%3%2%< 1%1%1%3%2%2%3%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%2%< 1%2%4%< 1%5%3%2%3%< 1%2%< 1%3%11%< 1%< 1%2%2%1%2%< 1%906
Historically Black Protestant1%< 1%< 1%1%3%2%< 1%< 1%1%7%7%< 1%< 1%4%1%< 1%< 1%1%4%< 1%10%1%5%< 1%6%1%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%1%6%6%< 1%4%1%1%2%< 1%3%< 1%2%7%< 1%< 1%7%1%< 1%2%< 1%215
Jewish< 1%< 1%1%< 1%14%2%2%< 1%< 1%11%1%< 1%< 1%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%2%4%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2%< 1%13%1%16%2%< 1%2%< 1%< 1%2%< 1%5%< 1%< 1%5%< 1%< 1%4%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%143
Mainline Protestant1%< 1%2%1%8%2%1%< 1%< 1%5%3%< 1%1%5%2%2%2%< 1%1%1%4%2%3%2%1%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3%< 1%5%5%< 1%5%2%1%7%< 1%1%< 1%2%7%1%< 1%3%2%1%3%< 1%864
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")1%< 1%2%1%18%2%2%< 1%< 1%8%1%1%< 1%3%2%1%1%1%1%1%2%3%3%1%< 1%1%< 1%1%1%< 1%3%1%8%3%< 1%3%1%1%4%< 1%1%< 1%1%5%1%< 1%3%4%< 1%2%< 1%976
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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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

State18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
California25%40%22%12%485
Florida18%36%27%20%242
Georgia25%37%26%12%103
Illinois18%41%22%19%188
Michigan19%33%28%20%132
New Jersey19%35%24%21%123
New York17%41%25%18%252
North Carolina26%32%25%16%126
Ohio19%35%29%17%142
Pennsylvania13%38%27%22%180
Texas23%38%25%14%307
Virginia24%41%20%15%110
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

StateYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
California16%18%30%26%8%< 1%485
Florida9%14%30%32%14%1%242
Georgia14%16%33%30%7%1%103
Illinois14%17%28%28%12%2%188
Michigan9%16%27%35%11%2%132
New Jersey11%17%26%31%13%1%123
New York10%18%30%29%11%2%252
North Carolina17%13%28%31%11%< 1%126
Ohio12%17%26%34%12%< 1%142
Pennsylvania8%12%31%33%16%< 1%180
Texas14%17%29%29%10%1%307
Virginia9%25%31%27%8%1%110
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

StateMenWomenSample size
California55%45%494
Florida54%46%248
Georgia43%57%104
Illinois43%57%192
Massachusetts62%38%100
Michigan48%52%135
New Jersey51%49%128
New York47%53%263
North Carolina53%47%127
Ohio47%53%143
Pennsylvania46%54%181
Texas51%49%312
Virginia40%60%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

StateWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
California38%3%23%34%2%487
Florida66%9%1%22%2%245
Georgia59%30%1%8%3%104
Illinois64%7%5%22%2%190
Massachusetts84%5%4%6%1%100
Michigan85%9%< 1%5%1%134
New Jersey66%4%16%12%1%128
New York57%14%4%18%6%259
North Carolina76%14%3%7%< 1%127
Ohio81%10%3%3%3%143
Pennsylvania83%8%4%4%1%179
Texas47%11%6%33%4%311
Virginia65%18%9%6%3%108
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

StateImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
California37%21%42%487
Florida22%11%66%244
Georgia9%4%87%103
Illinois22%11%67%188
Michigan7%7%86%133
New Jersey30%14%56%127
New York27%15%58%261
North Carolina10%4%86%126
Ohio4%7%89%143
Pennsylvania11%4%85%181
Texas26%9%65%308
Virginia19%9%72%109
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.

Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have a household income of…

StateLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
California30%19%21%29%443
Florida30%25%25%20%219
Illinois28%21%30%21%158
Michigan36%22%25%17%122
New Jersey24%14%32%30%111
New York26%20%34%20%224
North Carolina29%19%29%23%111
Ohio34%13%34%18%127
Pennsylvania30%20%26%23%156
Texas35%16%26%23%279
Virginia18%14%37%32%103
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

StateHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
California37%31%18%15%490
Florida41%31%15%13%247
Georgia36%28%17%19%104
Illinois43%25%18%13%190
Massachusetts36%20%25%19%100
Michigan31%38%15%16%134
New Jersey41%22%19%17%127
New York31%29%27%13%260
North Carolina39%33%14%15%127
Ohio41%29%19%10%143
Pennsylvania39%25%21%15%181
Texas39%26%19%16%311
Virginia35%25%22%18%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

StateMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
California46%10%10%4%30%493
Florida47%10%12%6%25%246
Georgia46%3%21%6%25%104
Illinois50%6%9%7%28%191
Massachusetts58%8%12%5%17%100
Michigan50%10%13%9%18%135
New Jersey54%4%9%7%27%124
New York48%8%11%5%28%260
North Carolina54%10%5%9%22%127
Ohio53%7%15%3%21%143
Pennsylvania61%4%10%9%17%180
Texas49%7%12%7%25%311
Virginia64%9%6%6%14%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

StateParentsNon-parentsSample size
California33%67%494
Florida28%72%248
Georgia29%71%103
Illinois32%68%191
Massachusetts26%74%100
Michigan33%67%135
New Jersey27%73%125
New York23%77%261
North Carolina38%62%126
Ohio32%68%143
Pennsylvania31%69%181
Texas37%63%310
Virginia34%66%113
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

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they…

StateBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
California43%29%9%1%16%2%494
Florida52%24%11%< 1%11%2%248
Georgia71%22%1%< 1%3%2%104
Illinois58%23%9%< 1%8%1%192
Massachusetts34%35%4%< 1%22%5%100
Michigan53%33%6%1%5%2%135
New Jersey39%37%7%< 1%15%2%128
New York54%24%5%1%11%4%263
North Carolina72%20%1%< 1%7%< 1%127
Ohio61%27%6%< 1%4%1%143
Pennsylvania57%22%8%< 1%12%2%181
Texas61%25%6%1%6%1%312
Virginia51%28%8%1%11%2%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…

StateVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
California35%34%16%14%< 1%494
Florida43%25%17%14%< 1%248
Georgia60%23%11%6%< 1%104
Illinois47%31%13%9%< 1%192
Massachusetts28%39%17%16%< 1%100
Michigan37%41%11%10%1%135
New Jersey37%33%20%10%< 1%128
New York42%29%12%17%< 1%263
North Carolina48%41%6%5%< 1%127
Ohio53%28%10%9%< 1%143
Pennsylvania48%29%11%11%< 1%181
Texas57%30%7%6%< 1%312
Virginia46%34%12%7%1%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend religious services…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California23%43%34%< 1%494
Florida24%41%34%< 1%248
Georgia37%42%20%1%104
Illinois28%38%32%1%192
Massachusetts21%31%48%< 1%100
Michigan21%45%34%< 1%135
New Jersey23%44%33%< 1%128
New York21%46%33%1%263
North Carolina27%47%26%< 1%127
Ohio31%38%30%1%143
Pennsylvania28%40%32%< 1%181
Texas38%36%26%< 1%312
Virginia34%36%29%1%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

StateAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California43%13%10%35%< 1%494
Florida47%14%8%31%< 1%248
Georgia64%17%5%14%< 1%104
Illinois47%20%6%26%< 1%192
Massachusetts28%15%14%44%< 1%100
Michigan35%24%13%29%< 1%135
New Jersey40%21%10%28%2%128
New York39%17%13%31%< 1%263
North Carolina57%21%6%14%2%127
Ohio47%19%13%21%< 1%143
Pennsylvania38%26%12%23%< 1%181
Texas54%20%7%19%< 1%312
Virginia52%16%4%27%1%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California11%8%16%65%< 1%494
Florida16%6%9%69%< 1%248
Georgia26%10%13%51%< 1%104
Illinois13%12%11%64%1%192
Massachusetts5%10%2%84%< 1%100
Michigan11%7%7%75%< 1%135
New Jersey10%7%17%66%< 1%128
New York9%9%11%71%< 1%263
North Carolina16%7%16%61%< 1%127
Ohio19%9%10%62%< 1%143
Pennsylvania19%6%8%67%1%181
Texas27%9%14%51%< 1%312
Virginia16%14%8%62%< 1%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California25%12%8%53%2%494
Florida25%12%8%54%1%248
Georgia30%8%6%51%5%104
Illinois31%12%6%49%2%192
Massachusetts18%9%10%63%< 1%100
Michigan26%5%8%60%2%135
New Jersey25%9%6%59%< 1%128
New York28%9%9%53%1%263
North Carolina31%5%8%57%< 1%127
Ohio26%8%4%61%1%143
Pennsylvania26%6%10%57%1%181
Texas35%9%9%45%2%312
Virginia28%15%9%46%2%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California35%18%27%20%1%494
Florida45%17%20%19%< 1%248
Georgia45%20%24%8%3%104
Illinois41%14%24%20%< 1%192
Massachusetts32%16%27%24%1%100
Michigan33%17%28%20%2%135
New Jersey41%15%20%21%2%128
New York39%20%24%17%1%263
North Carolina47%20%23%10%< 1%127
Ohio39%19%28%13%< 1%143
Pennsylvania36%22%19%23%1%181
Texas46%17%22%15%1%312
Virginia40%23%20%16%2%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

StateReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
California23%13%52%12%1%494
Florida24%9%51%14%2%248
Georgia33%4%52%9%2%104
Illinois34%10%39%16%1%192
Massachusetts14%6%67%12%1%100
Michigan24%9%52%10%5%135
New Jersey20%9%61%8%2%128
New York18%13%58%10%2%263
North Carolina29%13%47%9%2%127
Ohio29%8%52%8%2%143
Pennsylvania23%10%56%11%1%181
Texas40%10%39%10%1%312
Virginia28%7%55%7%3%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

StateThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California26%70%2%2%494
Florida24%74%1%1%248
Georgia37%63%< 1%< 1%104
Illinois33%66%< 1%< 1%192
Massachusetts21%77%1%< 1%100
Michigan33%66%1%< 1%135
New Jersey26%72%1%1%128
New York30%66%3%1%263
North Carolina38%62%< 1%< 1%127
Ohio28%71%< 1%< 1%143
Pennsylvania31%68%< 1%< 1%181
Texas31%65%2%1%312
Virginia32%66%< 1%2%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who read scripture…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California18%10%12%60%< 1%494
Florida23%7%13%57%< 1%248
Georgia40%12%9%39%< 1%104
Illinois24%12%11%52%< 1%192
Massachusetts6%9%14%70%< 1%100
Michigan16%11%18%56%< 1%135
New Jersey9%13%17%61%< 1%128
New York18%7%14%60%1%263
North Carolina18%15%16%50%< 1%127
Ohio21%12%16%51%< 1%143
Pennsylvania17%9%17%56%1%181
Texas32%11%15%41%< 1%312
Virginia25%9%11%55%< 1%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

StateWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
California21%24%2%46%6%494
Florida27%25%3%41%5%248
Georgia34%35%2%24%5%104
Illinois29%26%1%40%5%192
Massachusetts16%30%4%44%6%100
Michigan19%33%3%37%8%135
New Jersey16%23%1%52%8%128
New York24%22%2%42%10%263
North Carolina27%26%5%32%10%127
Ohio22%43%2%24%9%143
Pennsylvania28%26%2%40%4%181
Texas35%30%3%28%5%312
Virginia19%38%1%39%4%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California65%28%7%494
Florida65%26%9%248
Georgia78%14%7%104
Illinois70%22%7%192
Massachusetts63%32%5%100
Michigan77%18%5%135
New Jersey64%28%8%128
New York64%29%6%263
North Carolina78%14%7%127
Ohio86%11%4%143
Pennsylvania69%25%6%181
Texas77%18%5%312
Virginia70%21%9%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California51%42%7%494
Florida51%38%11%248
Georgia73%22%6%104
Illinois55%36%10%192
Massachusetts34%60%6%100
Michigan60%34%6%135
New Jersey45%47%8%128
New York47%44%9%263
North Carolina70%26%4%127
Ohio72%21%7%143
Pennsylvania57%37%6%181
Texas63%31%6%312
Virginia66%28%7%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

StateRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
California29%19%52%494
Florida36%18%46%248
Georgia43%13%43%104
Illinois40%20%40%192
Massachusetts34%13%53%100
Michigan39%14%46%135
New Jersey27%19%54%128
New York22%20%58%263
North Carolina47%14%39%127
Ohio43%19%38%143
Pennsylvania45%12%42%181
Texas38%17%45%312
Virginia42%16%42%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

StateConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
California28%36%33%4%494
Florida32%40%19%8%248
Georgia41%38%19%2%104
Illinois32%35%27%5%192
Massachusetts21%46%33%< 1%100
Michigan25%43%26%6%135
New Jersey22%39%30%9%128
New York31%34%29%6%263
North Carolina29%40%28%2%127
Ohio34%40%24%2%143
Pennsylvania32%39%22%7%181
Texas33%41%21%4%312
Virginia32%40%22%7%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

StateSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
California47%49%3%1%494
Florida47%45%2%6%248
Georgia47%47%2%4%104
Illinois51%45%3%1%192
Massachusetts51%45%< 1%4%100
Michigan56%36%5%3%135
New Jersey54%40%5%2%128
New York41%55%3%1%263
North Carolina48%46%< 1%6%127
Ohio58%34%4%4%143
Pennsylvania62%34%< 1%4%181
Texas51%41%4%4%312
Virginia57%39%1%2%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

StateDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California38%59%2%1%494
Florida47%45%6%2%248
Georgia44%52%3%1%104
Illinois40%57%3%1%192
Massachusetts43%54%2%1%100
Michigan48%49%1%2%135
New Jersey37%54%5%3%128
New York33%63%2%2%263
North Carolina49%43%4%4%127
Ohio51%47%1%1%143
Pennsylvania46%47%6%2%181
Texas46%48%1%5%312
Virginia52%44%3%< 1%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…

StateLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
California63%34%3%494
Florida66%30%4%248
Georgia51%45%4%104
Illinois51%46%3%192
Massachusetts69%29%2%100
Michigan62%33%5%135
New Jersey67%28%4%128
New York66%30%4%263
North Carolina51%46%3%127
Ohio52%44%4%143
Pennsylvania51%45%3%181
Texas50%46%4%312
Virginia68%30%2%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

StateShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California73%18%5%4%494
Florida70%21%6%3%248
Georgia55%32%4%9%104
Illinois68%28%3%1%192
Massachusetts72%19%3%6%100
Michigan66%21%11%2%135
New Jersey75%20%1%4%128
New York73%20%3%4%263
North Carolina60%34%3%3%127
Ohio67%29%2%1%143
Pennsylvania66%29%3%2%181
Texas56%34%5%5%312
Virginia68%29%1%2%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

StateStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
California66%28%5%494
Florida65%30%5%248
Georgia54%41%6%104
Illinois63%30%7%192
Massachusetts72%24%4%100
Michigan58%35%6%135
New Jersey62%31%8%128
New York64%29%7%263
North Carolina50%44%6%127
Ohio58%38%3%143
Pennsylvania57%38%6%181
Texas46%43%11%312
Virginia54%36%9%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

StateStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California33%62%3%2%494
Florida35%63%2%1%248
Georgia28%70%1%< 1%104
Illinois38%60%< 1%1%192
Massachusetts29%71%< 1%< 1%100
Michigan35%57%1%8%135
New Jersey31%64%2%3%128
New York28%69%1%2%263
North Carolina38%57%2%3%127
Ohio38%57%2%3%143
Pennsylvania32%62%3%2%181
Texas41%53%4%2%312
Virginia30%65%5%< 1%113
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say humans…

StateEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
California47%22%4%24%4%494
Florida33%30%5%29%3%248
Georgia24%24%4%41%8%104
Illinois37%30%2%28%3%192
Massachusetts44%26%2%25%3%100
Michigan33%29%5%27%6%135
New Jersey46%19%4%26%5%128
New York37%28%5%28%2%263
North Carolina33%32%5%26%4%127
Ohio31%36%4%27%2%143
Pennsylvania35%21%2%38%4%181
Texas33%27%4%31%5%312
Virginia40%34%3%21%2%113
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.