Age distribution among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
20%
33%
29%
18%
5,435
2007
20%
38%
24%
18%
6,745
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Generational cohort among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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2014
13%
13%
27%
34%
12%
1%
5,435
2007
< 1%
15%
29%
34%
17%
4%
6,745
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
46%
54%
5,531
2007
45%
55%
6,899
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Racial and ethnic composition among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
79%
11%
1%
6%
3%
5,463
2007
81%
11%
1%
4%
2%
6,835
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
6%
7%
87%
5,479
2007
4%
6%
90%
6,841
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
35%
22%
29%
14%
4,847
2007
32%
24%
31%
13%
5,693
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
43%
34%
15%
8%
5,506
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Marital status among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
50%
6%
12%
8%
24%
5,512
2007
55%
5%
11%
9%
19%
6,871
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
30%
70%
5,513
2007
35%
65%
6,873
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Belief in God among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
74%
21%
3%
1%
1%
1%
5,531
2007
82%
16%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
6,899
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
29%
8%
2%
< 1%
5,531
2007
61%
31%
6%
2%
< 1%
6,899
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
41%
36%
22%
1%
5,531
2007
44%
36%
19%
1%
6,899
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
21%
6%
11%
1%
5,531
2007
63%
20%
6%
10%
1%
6,899
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
25%
10%
10%
54%
1%
5,531
2007
23%
10%
9%
58%
1%
6,899
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Frequency of meditation among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
38%
8%
4%
49%
1%
5,531
2007
37%
7%
4%
49%
2%
6,899
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
60%
16%
10%
13%
1%
5,531
2007
51%
16%
14%
16%
3%
6,899
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
40%
17%
14%
27%
2%
5,531
2007
35%
14%
15%
31%
4%
6,899
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
38%
8%
45%
6%
3%
5,531
2007
32%
6%
56%
4%
3%
6,899
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 who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
36%
63%
1%
1%
5,531
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Frequency of reading scripture among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
37%
12%
10%
41%
1%
5,531
2007
34%
11%
10%
44%
1%
6,899
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Interpreting scripture among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
35%
37%
3%
19%
6%
5,531
2007
37%
35%
4%
17%
8%
6,899
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Belief in Hell among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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2014
76%
18%
5%
5,531
2007
76%
17%
7%
6,899
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Party affiliation among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
43%
17%
40%
5,531
2007
37%
16%
47%
6,899
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Political ideology among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
33%
19%
6%
5,531
2007
40%
38%
15%
6%
6,899
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Views about size of government among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
35%
2%
3%
5,531
2007
45%
45%
4%
6%
6,899
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Views about government aid to the poor among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
50%
45%
4%
2%
5,531
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Views about abortion among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
45%
52%
3%
5,531
2007
45%
49%
6%
6,899
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Views about homosexuality among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
56%
37%
4%
3%
5,531
2007
47%
42%
5%
5%
6,899
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Views about same-sex marriage among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
45%
7%
5,531
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Views about environmental regulation among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest 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
2014
42%
53%
2%
3%
5,531
2007
33%
59%
3%
5%
6,899
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Views about human evolution among who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest
% of who believe in Heaven who are in the Midwest who say humans…
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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
2014
22%
30%
4%
40%
4%
5,531
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