Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201444%17%39%19,167
200741%16%43%20,461
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Party affiliation among adults who believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic41%17%42%4,475
Evangelical Protestant58%15%27%6,978
Historically Black Protestant11%9%80%1,557
Jewish46%15%39%144
Mainline Protestant49%16%36%3,327
Mormon76%10%15%381
Muslim19%23%58%173
Orthodox Christian41%19%40%101
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%27%44%1,699
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who are ages…

Party affiliation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.19%34%28%19%9,041
No lean25%40%22%13%2,772
Democrat/lean Dem.22%33%28%17%7,001
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Generational cohort among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Party affiliationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Republican/lean Rep.13%12%28%33%13%1%9,041
No lean15%18%33%26%8%1%2,772
Democrat/lean Dem.14%14%27%32%11%1%7,001
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Gender composition among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Party affiliationMenWomenSample size
Republican/lean Rep.52%48%9,176
No lean47%53%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.42%58%7,097
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Party affiliationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Republican/lean Rep.83%3%2%9%3%9,082
No lean56%10%4%24%6%2,823
Democrat/lean Dem.44%29%3%19%4%7,036
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Party affiliationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Republican/lean Rep.8%7%85%9,103
No lean24%8%68%2,791
Democrat/lean Dem.17%11%72%6,999
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Income distribution among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who have a household income of…

Party affiliationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Republican/lean Rep.26%21%32%21%8,093
No lean51%21%19%9%2,213
Democrat/lean Dem.47%22%21%11%6,344
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Educational distribution among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who have completed…

Party affiliationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Republican/lean Rep.39%34%18%8%9,146
No lean55%30%10%5%2,844
Democrat/lean Dem.49%32%12%7%7,072
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Marital status among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Party affiliationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Republican/lean Rep.60%5%10%6%19%9,159
No lean45%8%15%7%25%2,858
Democrat/lean Dem.39%8%16%8%29%7,076
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Party affiliationParentsNon-parentsSample size
Republican/lean Rep.31%69%9,149
No lean36%64%2,866
Democrat/lean Dem.30%70%7,079
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say they…

Party affiliationBelieve 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
Republican/lean Rep.83%14%2%< 1%1%< 1%9,176
No lean73%19%4%1%1%1%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.76%19%3%1%1%1%7,097
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say religion is…

Party affiliationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.72%22%5%1%< 1%9,176
No lean64%25%6%4%1%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.66%25%6%3%< 1%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend religious services…

Party affiliationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.53%31%15%< 1%9,176
No lean40%34%25%1%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.42%37%21%< 1%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who pray…

Party affiliationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.72%16%5%7%< 1%9,176
No lean64%17%6%12%1%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.66%18%5%11%< 1%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend prayer group…

Party affiliationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.36%12%10%41%< 1%9,176
No lean30%10%9%50%2%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.29%12%9%49%< 1%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who meditate…

Party affiliationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.42%7%3%46%2%9,176
No lean44%7%3%43%3%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.45%9%4%41%1%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Party affiliationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.67%15%8%9%1%9,176
No lean63%13%8%14%2%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.64%15%9%12%1%7,097
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 who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Party affiliationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.44%17%13%25%1%9,176
No lean44%13%12%29%3%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.43%16%13%27%2%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Party affiliationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.54%6%35%4%2%9,176
No lean41%7%42%7%4%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.38%8%45%7%2%7,097
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say…

Party affiliationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.52%45%1%1%9,176
No lean33%63%2%2%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.28%70%1%1%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who read scripture…

Party affiliationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.51%12%8%29%< 1%9,176
No lean44%10%8%37%1%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.42%13%10%35%1%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say the holy scripture is…

Party affiliationWord 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
Republican/lean Rep.45%36%3%11%4%9,176
No lean42%27%5%17%9%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.42%31%3%18%6%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who …in heaven

Party affiliationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.94%2%3%9,176
No lean94%3%3%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.96%2%2%7,097
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

Political ideology among adults who believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Party affiliationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.67%25%6%2%9,176
No lean30%32%18%21%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.27%40%28%4%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who would rather have…

Party affiliationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.77%20%1%2%9,176
No lean43%46%4%7%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.32%61%3%4%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…

Party affiliationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.70%26%3%1%9,176
No lean43%47%6%4%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.31%64%4%2%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Party affiliationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.31%67%2%9,176
No lean42%52%7%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.55%40%4%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Party affiliationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.41%52%4%3%9,176
No lean52%35%7%6%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.62%32%4%3%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Party affiliationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.30%64%6%9,176
No lean43%43%14%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.52%41%7%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say…

Party affiliationStricter 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
Republican/lean Rep.57%39%2%2%9,176
No lean40%51%4%6%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.31%65%2%3%7,097
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 believe in Hell by political party

% of adults who believe in Hell who say humans…

Party affiliationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Republican/lean Rep.14%28%2%51%4%9,176
No lean21%27%5%40%7%2,894
Democrat/lean Dem.24%32%3%38%4%7,097
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.