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Belief in Heaven among adults in Texas by religious group
% of adults in Texas who …in heaven
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
84%
11%
6%
540
Evangelical Protestant
90%
3%
7%
821
Historically Black Protestant
91%
5%
4%
150
Mainline Protestant
83%
11%
6%
391
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
42%
47%
10%
423
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.
Age distribution among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
23%
37%
25%
16%
1,877
Don't believe
32%
34%
23%
11%
420
Other/don't know
23%
41%
21%
14%
179
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
14%
16%
30%
28%
11%
1%
1,877
Don't believe
22%
19%
25%
26%
8%
1%
420
Other/don't know
14%
18%
33%
22%
12%
< 1%
179
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
45%
55%
1,918
Don't believe
60%
40%
430
Other/don't know
59%
41%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
47%
13%
2%
34%
4%
1,893
Don't believe
55%
4%
3%
35%
3%
426
Other/don't know
54%
8%
3%
29%
6%
183
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
21%
11%
68%
1,894
Don't believe
23%
15%
61%
422
Other/don't know
23%
7%
69%
185
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
41%
19%
24%
16%
1,662
Don't believe
28%
19%
27%
26%
390
Other/don't know
35%
19%
21%
25%
154
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
46%
31%
15%
8%
1,909
Don't believe
31%
32%
23%
14%
427
Other/don't know
36%
33%
19%
11%
186
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
51%
6%
14%
7%
22%
1,910
Don't believe
47%
10%
13%
2%
29%
427
Other/don't know
47%
8%
14%
7%
25%
185
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
36%
64%
1,908
Don't believe
33%
67%
428
Other/don't know
28%
72%
185
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Belief in God among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say they…
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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
Believe
79%
18%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,918
Don't believe
28%
21%
11%
1%
34%
4%
430
Other/don't know
57%
22%
7%
3%
4%
9%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
71%
22%
4%
2%
< 1%
1,918
Don't believe
26%
23%
18%
32%
< 1%
430
Other/don't know
53%
24%
12%
12%
< 1%
187
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
34%
18%
< 1%
1,918
Don't believe
18%
28%
53%
1%
430
Other/don't know
38%
29%
33%
1%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
70%
16%
5%
8%
1%
1,918
Don't believe
30%
11%
4%
54%
< 1%
430
Other/don't know
54%
11%
7%
24%
4%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
13%
9%
43%
1%
1,918
Don't believe
12%
6%
5%
77%
< 1%
430
Other/don't know
27%
9%
9%
53%
1%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
7%
4%
39%
2%
1,918
Don't believe
34%
9%
7%
48%
2%
430
Other/don't know
48%
9%
4%
37%
2%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
67%
12%
9%
10%
2%
1,918
Don't believe
47%
14%
9%
28%
2%
430
Other/don't know
62%
15%
9%
11%
4%
187
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
46%
17%
12%
24%
2%
1,918
Don't believe
53%
14%
13%
19%
2%
430
Other/don't know
62%
12%
8%
14%
3%
187
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
7%
37%
7%
2%
1,918
Don't believe
14%
16%
48%
20%
2%
430
Other/don't know
31%
16%
44%
6%
4%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say…
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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
Believe
37%
60%
2%
1%
1,918
Don't believe
20%
77%
2%
2%
430
Other/don't know
38%
57%
4%
1%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
13%
9%
30%
1%
1,918
Don't believe
16%
7%
8%
68%
< 1%
430
Other/don't know
42%
10%
5%
41%
2%
187
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Believe
46%
31%
3%
15%
5%
1,918
Don't believe
13%
9%
1%
73%
4%
430
Other/don't know
21%
16%
3%
37%
23%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
80%
16%
5%
1,918
Don't believe
10%
88%
2%
430
Other/don't know
30%
23%
48%
187
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.
Party affiliation among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
43%
20%
37%
1,918
Don't believe
25%
23%
52%
430
Other/don't know
38%
28%
34%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
31%
19%
7%
1,918
Don't believe
24%
36%
34%
6%
430
Other/don't know
34%
35%
20%
11%
187
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Views about size of government among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
46%
3%
4%
1,918
Don't believe
50%
45%
3%
3%
430
Other/don't know
47%
37%
7%
9%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
49%
45%
4%
3%
1,918
Don't believe
40%
55%
4%
1%
430
Other/don't know
47%
41%
8%
4%
187
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Views about abortion among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
56%
4%
1,918
Don't believe
67%
30%
3%
430
Other/don't know
50%
42%
7%
187
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
52%
41%
4%
4%
1,918
Don't believe
77%
17%
3%
3%
430
Other/don't know
57%
30%
7%
7%
187
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
52%
8%
1,918
Don't believe
73%
23%
5%
430
Other/don't know
48%
38%
14%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say…
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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
Believe
40%
54%
2%
3%
1,918
Don't believe
30%
64%
4%
3%
430
Other/don't know
34%
59%
2%
5%
187
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 in Texas by belief in heaven
% of adults in Texas who say humans…
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Belief in Heaven
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
Believe
19%
30%
4%
42%
5%
1,918
Don't believe
63%
13%
3%
19%
2%
430
Other/don't know
28%
14%
7%
41%
10%
187
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.