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Belief in Heaven among adults in New York by religious group
% of adults in New York who …in heaven
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
87%
8%
5%
635
Evangelical Protestant
90%
5%
5%
182
Jewish
50%
41%
9%
166
Mainline Protestant
77%
11%
13%
256
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
32%
60%
8%
470
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
21%
33%
28%
19%
1,221
Don't believe
28%
36%
21%
14%
532
Other/don't know
12%
31%
31%
25%
159
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
13%
13%
27%
33%
12%
1%
1,221
Don't believe
18%
20%
27%
26%
9%
1%
532
Other/don't know
9%
7%
28%
36%
16%
4%
159
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
43%
57%
1,249
Don't believe
54%
46%
545
Other/don't know
53%
47%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
57%
16%
5%
17%
4%
1,227
Don't believe
66%
8%
7%
16%
4%
537
Other/don't know
62%
15%
2%
15%
5%
165
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
25%
17%
58%
1,216
Don't believe
23%
18%
59%
542
Other/don't know
24%
19%
58%
169
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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%
18%
27%
16%
1,035
Don't believe
21%
20%
32%
27%
482
Other/don't know
33%
20%
23%
24%
133
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
45%
29%
15%
10%
1,241
Don't believe
26%
27%
28%
19%
544
Other/don't know
37%
25%
21%
17%
169
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
46%
5%
12%
8%
28%
1,240
Don't believe
38%
11%
8%
3%
40%
544
Other/don't know
49%
11%
9%
8%
23%
169
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
27%
73%
1,247
Don't believe
20%
80%
544
Other/don't know
27%
73%
169
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
71%
22%
4%
1%
1%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
20%
18%
15%
1%
41%
5%
545
Other/don't know
44%
21%
11%
5%
4%
15%
172
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 in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
58%
29%
7%
5%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
14%
22%
23%
40%
2%
545
Other/don't know
36%
34%
18%
10%
2%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
38%
37%
24%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
8%
26%
66%
< 1%
545
Other/don't know
25%
35%
38%
2%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
59%
17%
8%
15%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
19%
10%
5%
65%
1%
545
Other/don't know
47%
9%
5%
35%
4%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
22%
9%
8%
60%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
6%
4%
4%
85%
< 1%
545
Other/don't know
25%
4%
4%
64%
4%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
41%
9%
4%
44%
2%
1,249
Don't believe
31%
11%
8%
49%
1%
545
Other/don't know
47%
4%
3%
42%
4%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
57%
16%
10%
15%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
36%
16%
12%
33%
3%
545
Other/don't know
59%
12%
11%
14%
3%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
46%
14%
12%
26%
2%
1,249
Don't believe
48%
18%
14%
18%
1%
545
Other/don't know
51%
18%
11%
16%
4%
172
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
32%
11%
49%
6%
2%
1,249
Don't believe
7%
22%
49%
19%
3%
545
Other/don't know
23%
10%
55%
4%
7%
172
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
28%
69%
1%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
18%
81%
1%
< 1%
545
Other/don't know
30%
66%
2%
2%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
34%
10%
9%
45%
1%
1,249
Don't believe
7%
4%
10%
78%
1%
545
Other/don't know
31%
5%
3%
58%
3%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
32%
32%
3%
27%
7%
1,249
Don't believe
5%
6%
1%
83%
6%
545
Other/don't know
18%
17%
3%
43%
20%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
70%
24%
6%
1,249
Don't believe
5%
94%
1%
545
Other/don't know
17%
24%
59%
172
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 adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
32%
19%
49%
1,249
Don't believe
17%
18%
64%
545
Other/don't know
26%
26%
48%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
36%
24%
6%
1,249
Don't believe
16%
28%
52%
4%
545
Other/don't know
33%
33%
23%
11%
172
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Views about size of government among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
53%
2%
3%
1,249
Don't believe
37%
54%
5%
4%
545
Other/don't know
48%
42%
7%
3%
172
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
Believe
42%
52%
4%
2%
1,249
Don't believe
28%
65%
6%
1%
545
Other/don't know
42%
45%
11%
3%
172
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Views about abortion among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
58%
37%
5%
1,249
Don't believe
81%
18%
1%
545
Other/don't know
56%
36%
8%
172
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Views about homosexuality among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
65%
26%
4%
4%
1,249
Don't believe
85%
12%
2%
1%
545
Other/don't know
62%
28%
6%
4%
172
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
55%
37%
8%
1,249
Don't believe
83%
13%
4%
545
Other/don't know
50%
36%
15%
172
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York 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
35%
61%
2%
3%
1,249
Don't believe
18%
77%
3%
2%
545
Other/don't know
34%
52%
5%
9%
172
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 New York by belief in heaven
% of adults in New York who say humans…
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Belief in Heaven
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
25%
28%
4%
38%
5%
1,249
Don't believe
75%
13%
2%
9%
1%
545
Other/don't know
35%
15%
19%
22%
9%
172
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.