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Belief in Hell among 30-49 year olds by religious group
% of 30-49 year olds who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
66%
27%
7%
1,763
Evangelical Protestant
83%
10%
7%
2,168
Hindu
31%
58%
11%
109
Historically Black Protestant
84%
11%
5%
552
Jewish
24%
71%
6%
165
Mainline Protestant
64%
27%
9%
1,269
Mormon
65%
27%
8%
223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
28%
63%
8%
2,371
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
< 1%
18%
82%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
5,140
Don't believe
< 1%
20%
80%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,360
Other/don't know
< 1%
17%
83%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who are…
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Belief in Hell
Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
48%
52%
5,140
Don't believe
52%
48%
3,360
Other/don't know
50%
50%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
58%
15%
3%
20%
4%
5,100
Don't believe
66%
7%
6%
17%
4%
3,315
Other/don't know
62%
10%
5%
17%
5%
654
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
19%
7%
73%
5,073
Don't believe
21%
9%
70%
3,328
Other/don't know
22%
8%
71%
664
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
34%
21%
28%
18%
4,722
Don't believe
22%
19%
30%
29%
3,173
Other/don't know
31%
18%
27%
23%
594
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
40%
33%
17%
9%
5,124
Don't believe
28%
28%
24%
20%
3,355
Other/don't know
36%
29%
19%
15%
676
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
57%
8%
15%
1%
19%
5,132
Don't believe
55%
11%
13%
1%
20%
3,352
Other/don't know
55%
10%
12%
2%
21%
674
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
61%
39%
5,122
Don't believe
54%
46%
3,351
Other/don't know
54%
46%
673
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
Believe
78%
18%
3%
< 1%
1%
1%
5,140
Don't believe
35%
25%
10%
< 1%
26%
4%
3,360
Other/don't know
56%
26%
8%
1%
3%
7%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
67%
25%
6%
2%
< 1%
5,140
Don't believe
25%
26%
20%
28%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
47%
25%
15%
10%
3%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
43%
37%
20%
< 1%
5,140
Don't believe
16%
32%
52%
< 1%
3,360
Other/don't know
30%
34%
35%
1%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who pray…
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Belief in Hell
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
68%
17%
6%
9%
1%
5,140
Don't believe
31%
14%
7%
47%
< 1%
3,360
Other/don't know
51%
16%
7%
23%
3%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
31%
13%
10%
46%
< 1%
5,140
Don't believe
12%
6%
6%
77%
< 1%
3,360
Other/don't know
21%
6%
8%
63%
1%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
40%
8%
3%
47%
2%
5,140
Don't believe
34%
11%
6%
49%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
37%
8%
6%
45%
3%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
64%
16%
9%
10%
1%
5,140
Don't believe
47%
16%
12%
24%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
52%
14%
13%
18%
2%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
41%
16%
13%
28%
1%
5,140
Don't believe
45%
17%
15%
22%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
43%
16%
15%
24%
1%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
44%
7%
41%
7%
2%
5,140
Don't believe
12%
17%
53%
16%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
28%
12%
45%
7%
8%
678
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
40%
58%
1%
1%
5,140
Don't believe
24%
75%
1%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
31%
63%
3%
2%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
45%
12%
10%
32%
< 1%
5,140
Don't believe
16%
8%
8%
68%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
31%
10%
9%
48%
2%
678
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Interpreting scripture among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who say the holy scripture is…
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Belief in Hell
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
43%
33%
3%
15%
6%
5,140
Don't believe
11%
16%
1%
67%
6%
3,360
Other/don't know
24%
20%
4%
35%
19%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who …in heaven
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Belief in Hell
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
95%
2%
3%
5,140
Don't believe
36%
59%
4%
3,360
Other/don't know
44%
3%
52%
678
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.
Party affiliation among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
43%
19%
38%
5,140
Don't believe
26%
20%
54%
3,360
Other/don't know
32%
30%
38%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
32%
18%
6%
5,140
Don't believe
18%
37%
39%
5%
3,360
Other/don't know
35%
35%
18%
12%
678
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Views about size of government among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
53%
42%
3%
3%
5,140
Don't believe
47%
46%
3%
3%
3,360
Other/don't know
51%
35%
8%
7%
678
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Views about government aid to the poor among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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%
1%
5,140
Don't believe
36%
59%
4%
1%
3,360
Other/don't know
42%
44%
8%
5%
678
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Views about abortion among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who say abortion should be…
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Belief in Hell
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
53%
4%
5,140
Don't believe
73%
23%
3%
3,360
Other/don't know
50%
41%
9%
678
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Views about homosexuality among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
53%
39%
5%
4%
5,140
Don't believe
82%
13%
3%
2%
3,360
Other/don't know
61%
23%
8%
8%
678
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Views about same-sex marriage among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in Hell
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
49%
8%
5,140
Don't believe
78%
17%
5%
3,360
Other/don't know
55%
31%
14%
678
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Views about environmental regulation among 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds who say…
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Belief in Hell
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
42%
53%
2%
2%
5,140
Don't believe
25%
71%
2%
2%
3,360
Other/don't know
34%
56%
6%
4%
678
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 30-49 year olds by belief in hell
% of 30-49 year olds 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
20%
30%
3%
43%
4%
5,140
Don't believe
60%
17%
3%
18%
2%
3,360
Other/don't know
32%
20%
11%
30%
7%
678
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.