Racial and ethnic composition among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Catholic59%3%3%33%2%6,012
Evangelical Protestant75%6%2%12%5%7,360
Historically Black Protestant2%94%< 1%3%1%1,758
Jehovah's Witness36%30%1%24%9%123
Jewish84%4%4%6%2%285
Mainline Protestant86%4%1%6%3%4,626
Mormon85%1%2%8%5%618
Muslim35%29%29%4%3%197
Orthodox Christian79%7%4%7%2%136
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")61%16%3%15%5%2,387
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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are ages…

Racial and ethnic composition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
White17%31%29%23%16,474
Black26%36%26%12%2,808
Asian37%36%18%9%531
Latino28%44%20%8%2,757
Other/Mixed28%35%26%10%1,020
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
White10%11%26%36%15%1%16,474
Black16%16%29%29%8%1%2,808
Asian25%20%29%21%6%< 1%531
Latino19%18%35%23%5%< 1%2,757
Other/Mixed18%17%29%29%7%< 1%1,020
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionMenWomenSample size
White45%55%16,765
Black43%57%2,875
Asian51%49%548
Latino46%54%2,806
Other/Mixed43%57%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
White4%7%90%16,628
Black10%5%85%2,808
Asian71%22%7%531
Latino54%22%23%2,744
Other/Mixed7%9%83%1,005
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
White30%21%30%19%14,565
Black52%21%18%9%2,560
Asian29%20%28%22%465
Latino58%20%15%7%2,387
Other/Mixed44%23%20%12%917
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who have completed…

Racial and ethnic compositionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
White41%33%16%10%16,694
Black50%33%11%7%2,859
Asian24%26%29%21%545
Latino62%26%8%3%2,784
Other/Mixed40%41%12%7%1,030
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
White56%6%12%9%18%16,708
Black30%7%17%7%40%2,866
Asian47%6%6%3%38%547
Latino41%11%15%4%29%2,797
Other/Mixed38%9%15%5%33%1,034
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionParentsNon-parentsSample size
White27%73%16,718
Black32%68%2,864
Asian31%69%545
Latino42%58%2,792
Other/Mixed30%70%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say they…

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieve 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
White76%19%3%1%1%1%16,765
Black87%10%2%1%< 1%< 1%2,875
Asian61%26%8%1%3%< 1%548
Latino67%27%4%1%1%< 1%2,806
Other/Mixed79%17%3%< 1%1%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
White62%28%7%3%< 1%16,765
Black81%14%3%2%< 1%2,875
Asian52%35%9%3%< 1%548
Latino67%25%4%3%1%2,806
Other/Mixed66%24%6%3%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White42%36%22%1%16,765
Black50%36%13%< 1%2,875
Asian36%46%18%< 1%548
Latino46%35%19%< 1%2,806
Other/Mixed41%34%25%< 1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who pray…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White64%19%6%11%1%16,765
Black77%13%4%5%1%2,875
Asian58%17%8%17%< 1%548
Latino65%18%7%10%1%2,806
Other/Mixed71%15%5%9%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White26%10%9%54%< 1%16,765
Black41%15%9%34%1%2,875
Asian25%12%15%47%< 1%548
Latino31%14%9%45%1%2,806
Other/Mixed31%10%9%49%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who meditate…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White39%8%4%49%2%16,765
Black53%9%3%34%1%2,875
Asian37%11%7%43%2%548
Latino52%10%4%32%2%2,806
Other/Mixed47%9%3%40%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White62%15%9%12%1%16,765
Black71%13%7%9%1%2,875
Asian53%16%16%14%2%548
Latino65%15%9%10%1%2,806
Other/Mixed69%13%6%11%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White42%17%13%27%1%16,765
Black44%14%10%30%2%2,875
Asian37%18%19%25%1%548
Latino50%14%13%21%1%2,806
Other/Mixed50%15%11%23%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
White41%8%44%5%2%16,765
Black46%6%42%4%2%2,875
Asian28%15%42%13%2%548
Latino40%9%37%11%2%2,806
Other/Mixed41%8%42%6%3%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say…

Racial and ethnic compositionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White41%57%1%1%16,765
Black29%69%1%1%2,875
Asian26%73%1%< 1%548
Latino28%68%2%2%2,806
Other/Mixed32%66%1%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who read scripture…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White39%11%9%40%1%16,765
Black57%14%7%21%1%2,875
Asian29%13%12%45%< 1%548
Latino44%13%9%33%1%2,806
Other/Mixed49%11%8%31%1%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionWord 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
White34%37%3%20%6%16,765
Black56%25%2%11%6%2,875
Asian29%31%3%29%8%548
Latino46%27%3%19%6%2,806
Other/Mixed36%32%5%19%8%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
White75%19%6%16,765
Black82%13%4%2,875
Asian72%22%7%548
Latino77%19%5%2,806
Other/Mixed77%17%6%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Racial and ethnic compositionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
White54%15%31%16,765
Black10%12%78%2,875
Asian31%23%47%548
Latino24%27%49%2,806
Other/Mixed29%26%45%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 believe in Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
White46%33%15%5%16,765
Black33%34%25%8%2,875
Asian27%40%28%5%548
Latino34%31%27%7%2,806
Other/Mixed33%35%21%10%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
White66%28%2%4%16,765
Black22%72%2%3%2,875
Asian40%58%1%1%548
Latino27%67%3%3%2,806
Other/Mixed46%44%4%6%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White55%40%4%2%16,765
Black28%66%4%2%2,875
Asian42%52%3%2%548
Latino40%53%4%3%2,806
Other/Mixed39%54%4%3%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
White46%51%4%16,765
Black52%43%6%2,875
Asian53%45%3%548
Latino41%54%5%2,806
Other/Mixed51%44%5%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say homosexuality…

Racial and ethnic compositionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White55%38%4%3%16,765
Black52%40%5%3%2,875
Asian64%31%3%3%548
Latino64%28%5%3%2,806
Other/Mixed55%35%5%6%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

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

Racial and ethnic compositionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
White45%47%7%16,765
Black41%51%8%2,875
Asian54%40%6%548
Latino51%40%9%2,806
Other/Mixed47%43%9%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say…

Racial and ethnic compositionStricter 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
White45%50%2%3%16,765
Black35%60%2%3%2,875
Asian34%61%2%4%548
Latino37%56%2%5%2,806
Other/Mixed37%56%3%4%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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 Heaven by race/ethnicity

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say humans…

Racial and ethnic compositionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
White21%30%4%40%4%16,765
Black18%31%3%45%4%2,875
Asian33%24%3%36%4%548
Latino26%28%3%38%5%2,806
Other/Mixed21%30%4%41%5%1,035
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.

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.