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 the South by religious group
% of adults in the South who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
66%
26%
7%
1,885
Evangelical Protestant
85%
9%
6%
4,078
Historically Black Protestant
83%
11%
6%
1,191
Jewish
22%
72%
6%
229
Mainline Protestant
64%
26%
10%
2,174
Mormon
64%
28%
7%
112
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
34%
58%
8%
2,214
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who are ages…
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Belief in Hell
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
21%
34%
27%
18%
7,737
Don't believe
26%
34%
23%
16%
3,609
Other/don't know
16%
35%
27%
23%
956
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 the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who are…
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Belief in Hell
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
13%
14%
29%
32%
12%
1%
7,737
Don't believe
16%
17%
27%
28%
10%
1%
3,609
Other/don't know
8%
14%
29%
31%
16%
2%
956
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 the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who are…
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Belief in Hell
Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
46%
54%
7,887
Don't believe
53%
47%
3,685
Other/don't know
48%
52%
994
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who identify as…
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Belief in Hell
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
61%
21%
1%
14%
4%
7,800
Don't believe
66%
12%
2%
17%
3%
3,644
Other/don't know
65%
15%
3%
13%
5%
959
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
11%
6%
82%
7,776
Don't believe
16%
11%
73%
3,639
Other/don't know
14%
6%
80%
967
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
39%
21%
25%
14%
6,841
Don't believe
29%
19%
28%
23%
3,304
Other/don't know
39%
16%
27%
18%
781
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 the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
47%
33%
14%
7%
7,838
Don't believe
36%
28%
20%
16%
3,668
Other/don't know
39%
31%
17%
13%
980
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
50%
6%
15%
7%
22%
7,855
Don't believe
46%
9%
12%
5%
27%
3,671
Other/don't know
50%
5%
15%
9%
21%
980
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 in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who are…
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Belief in Hell
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
32%
68%
7,858
Don't believe
27%
73%
3,672
Other/don't know
27%
73%
984
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 God among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say they…
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Belief in Hell
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Believe
84%
13%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
7,887
Don't believe
42%
23%
8%
1%
24%
3%
3,685
Other/don't know
62%
20%
6%
2%
2%
8%
994
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
75%
20%
3%
2%
< 1%
7,887
Don't believe
33%
25%
18%
24%
< 1%
3,685
Other/don't know
57%
23%
10%
7%
4%
994
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 in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who attend religious services…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
50%
32%
16%
1%
7,887
Don't believe
20%
33%
46%
< 1%
3,685
Other/don't know
38%
32%
28%
2%
994
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 the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who pray…
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Belief in Hell
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
74%
15%
4%
7%
1%
7,887
Don't believe
38%
13%
6%
42%
1%
3,685
Other/don't know
57%
16%
5%
17%
5%
994
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who attend prayer group…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
38%
13%
10%
39%
1%
7,887
Don't believe
15%
6%
7%
73%
< 1%
3,685
Other/don't know
26%
7%
8%
57%
3%
994
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 the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who meditate…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
7%
3%
41%
2%
7,887
Don't believe
36%
10%
5%
48%
1%
3,685
Other/don't know
43%
7%
4%
40%
5%
994
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 the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
13%
7%
9%
1%
7,887
Don't believe
51%
16%
10%
23%
1%
3,685
Other/don't know
61%
12%
10%
13%
4%
994
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
44%
16%
11%
27%
2%
7,887
Don't believe
50%
14%
13%
22%
1%
3,685
Other/don't know
48%
15%
12%
21%
4%
994
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in Hell
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
51%
6%
37%
5%
2%
7,887
Don't believe
16%
16%
52%
14%
2%
3,685
Other/don't know
32%
10%
45%
6%
7%
994
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say…
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Belief in Hell
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
41%
56%
2%
1%
7,887
Don't believe
23%
74%
1%
1%
3,685
Other/don't know
33%
63%
2%
2%
994
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who read scripture…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
54%
13%
8%
25%
1%
7,887
Don't believe
22%
9%
7%
61%
1%
3,685
Other/don't know
39%
11%
7%
40%
3%
994
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
50%
29%
4%
12%
5%
7,887
Don't believe
14%
18%
1%
61%
6%
3,685
Other/don't know
27%
21%
5%
28%
18%
994
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 in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who …in heaven
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Belief in Hell
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
95%
2%
3%
7,887
Don't believe
40%
54%
6%
3,685
Other/don't know
49%
4%
47%
994
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Party affiliation among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
46%
16%
39%
7,887
Don't believe
29%
20%
50%
3,685
Other/don't know
38%
26%
37%
994
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Political ideology among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
31%
15%
6%
7,887
Don't believe
22%
36%
36%
6%
3,685
Other/don't know
37%
33%
17%
13%
994
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Views about size of government among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
52%
41%
3%
4%
7,887
Don't believe
47%
46%
3%
4%
3,685
Other/don't know
51%
34%
6%
9%
994
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in Hell
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
50%
44%
4%
2%
7,887
Don't believe
39%
55%
4%
2%
3,685
Other/don't know
45%
41%
7%
7%
994
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Views about abortion among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
56%
4%
7,887
Don't believe
67%
29%
4%
3,685
Other/don't know
48%
41%
11%
994
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say homosexuality…
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Belief in Hell
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
45%
47%
5%
3%
7,887
Don't believe
78%
16%
3%
3%
3,685
Other/don't know
56%
29%
8%
7%
994
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in Hell
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
35%
57%
8%
7,887
Don't believe
71%
23%
7%
3,685
Other/don't know
46%
38%
16%
994
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
45%
50%
2%
3%
7,887
Don't believe
30%
65%
2%
3%
3,685
Other/don't know
36%
52%
4%
7%
994
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 the South by belief in hell
% of adults in the South who say humans…
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Belief in Hell
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
16%
30%
3%
46%
5%
7,887
Don't believe
53%
19%
3%
23%
3%
3,685
Other/don't know
25%
24%
9%
31%
11%
994
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.