Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201453%25%11%11%1%2,020
200757%25%9%7%2%1,694
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Florida by religious group

% of adults in Florida who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%33%8%3%1%428
Evangelical Protestant78%17%3%1%< 1%461
Historically Black Protestant91%7%1%< 1%< 1%130
Mainline Protestant50%37%9%3%< 1%338
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%20%24%39%1%446
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important14%30%29%26%1,032
Somewhat important22%31%24%22%484
Not too important30%27%22%21%226
Not at all important31%36%20%13%225
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important9%9%26%36%17%2%1,032
Somewhat important15%13%26%31%13%2%484
Not too important19%17%22%29%10%3%226
Not at all important21%15%31%25%7%2%225
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important43%57%1,058
Somewhat important51%49%492
Not too important58%42%229
Not at all important63%37%229
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important51%20%1%25%4%1,046
Somewhat important71%6%2%18%3%487
Not too important77%4%2%15%3%227
Not at all important67%9%< 1%22%2%225
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Immigrant status among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important27%10%63%1,036
Somewhat important18%14%68%484
Not too important15%16%69%227
Not at all important17%18%65%226
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Income distribution among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important42%24%20%14%893
Somewhat important34%22%28%16%420
Not too important29%23%30%17%204
Not at all important26%18%30%26%204
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important45%33%14%8%1,046
Somewhat important43%33%14%11%490
Not too important39%28%17%16%229
Not at all important35%31%20%14%227
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Marital status among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important50%7%16%9%19%1,051
Somewhat important47%8%15%7%24%491
Not too important40%11%11%5%33%229
Not at all important35%9%17%4%35%229
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important28%72%1,054
Somewhat important28%72%489
Not too important18%82%228
Not at all important26%74%229
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important87%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,058
Somewhat important56%32%7%1%2%1%492
Not too important19%37%19%1%19%5%229
Not at all important19%8%5%1%60%6%229
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important59%29%12%1%1,058
Somewhat important13%52%35%< 1%492
Not too important5%33%62%< 1%229
Not at all important4%12%83%1%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important82%10%3%4%1%1,058
Somewhat important39%28%11%20%1%492
Not too important17%14%10%58%1%229
Not at all important12%4%5%79%< 1%229
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important42%10%10%37%1%1,058
Somewhat important8%5%8%79%< 1%492
Not too important3%2%7%88%< 1%229
Not at all important5%1%2%91%1%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important55%9%2%32%2%1,058
Somewhat important32%10%6%51%1%492
Not too important25%9%5%59%2%229
Not at all important24%5%2%67%1%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

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

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important78%10%5%6%1%1,058
Somewhat important50%20%13%16%< 1%492
Not too important33%15%16%35%1%229
Not at all important43%8%7%38%3%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

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

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important51%14%10%23%2%1,058
Somewhat important40%18%12%27%2%492
Not too important37%14%19%29%1%229
Not at all important48%10%16%25%1%229
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 in Florida by importance of religion

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

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important52%7%35%4%2%1,058
Somewhat important14%13%61%8%3%492
Not too important4%11%69%14%1%229
Not at all important1%20%57%21%1%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important39%58%2%1%1,058
Somewhat important28%70%1%< 1%492
Not too important21%79%< 1%< 1%229
Not at all important19%79%2%< 1%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important57%13%8%20%1%1,058
Somewhat important14%11%13%61%1%492
Not too important6%8%6%80%< 1%229
Not at all important10%2%5%83%< 1%229
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 in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important49%28%5%11%7%1,058
Somewhat important15%32%1%42%9%492
Not too important8%15%1%72%3%229
Not at all important5%6%1%85%3%229
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important87%8%5%1,058
Somewhat important72%19%9%492
Not too important41%47%12%229
Not at all important17%77%6%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important75%18%8%1,058
Somewhat important51%40%9%492
Not too important32%61%7%229
Not at all important12%83%5%229
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 in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important39%19%42%1,058
Somewhat important42%18%40%492
Not too important35%14%50%229
Not at all important22%23%54%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important47%28%18%8%1,058
Somewhat important32%35%26%6%492
Not too important22%40%31%7%229
Not at all important15%29%46%9%229
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 in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important46%46%4%4%1,058
Somewhat important52%40%3%4%492
Not too important44%50%2%4%229
Not at all important45%50%2%3%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

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

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important45%48%5%2%1,058
Somewhat important52%44%4%< 1%492
Not too important41%57%1%1%229
Not at all important41%54%4%1%229
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 in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important43%51%6%1,058
Somewhat important66%30%4%492
Not too important77%21%3%229
Not at all important76%21%3%229
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 in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important49%40%6%5%1,058
Somewhat important76%18%3%2%492
Not too important82%11%2%4%229
Not at all important88%10%2%1%229
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 in Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important37%53%10%1,058
Somewhat important62%29%10%492
Not too important78%17%5%229
Not at all important81%14%5%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important43%51%2%4%1,058
Somewhat important37%56%3%4%492
Not too important29%68%1%2%229
Not at all important24%73%1%1%229
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 Florida by importance of religion

% of adults in Florida who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important15%30%3%47%5%1,058
Somewhat important35%31%5%24%4%492
Not too important65%16%4%12%2%229
Not at all important72%11%2%13%2%229
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.