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Belief in Hell among adults in Texas by religious group
% of adults in Texas who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
66%
28%
7%
540
Evangelical Protestant
86%
9%
5%
821
Historically Black Protestant
84%
12%
4%
150
Mainline Protestant
63%
27%
9%
391
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
33%
56%
11%
423
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
24%
37%
25%
15%
1,579
Don't believe
27%
36%
24%
12%
712
Other/don't know
22%
37%
21%
20%
185
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
14%
16%
30%
28%
10%
1%
1,579
Don't believe
19%
17%
28%
27%
9%
1%
712
Other/don't know
10%
20%
29%
24%
16%
2%
185
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Belief in Hell
Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
47%
53%
1,612
Don't believe
52%
48%
730
Other/don't know
49%
51%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
47%
14%
2%
33%
4%
1,592
Don't believe
50%
7%
3%
37%
3%
723
Other/don't know
59%
7%
5%
24%
5%
187
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
20%
11%
70%
1,596
Don't believe
26%
14%
60%
715
Other/don't know
19%
10%
71%
190
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
40%
20%
24%
16%
1,391
Don't believe
33%
16%
27%
23%
658
Other/don't know
37%
21%
24%
18%
157
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
46%
32%
15%
6%
1,605
Don't believe
37%
30%
19%
14%
726
Other/don't know
35%
34%
18%
13%
191
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
51%
6%
15%
7%
22%
1,606
Don't believe
48%
10%
13%
3%
27%
726
Other/don't know
50%
8%
12%
8%
22%
190
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
37%
63%
1,606
Don't believe
31%
69%
725
Other/don't know
26%
74%
190
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
80%
16%
2%
1%
< 1%
1%
1,612
Don't believe
46%
24%
7%
1%
20%
2%
730
Other/don't know
55%
25%
7%
3%
3%
7%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
74%
21%
3%
2%
< 1%
1,612
Don't believe
38%
28%
15%
20%
< 1%
730
Other/don't know
57%
20%
11%
10%
3%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
50%
33%
17%
< 1%
1,612
Don't believe
25%
34%
41%
1%
730
Other/don't know
38%
30%
31%
< 1%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
72%
16%
4%
7%
< 1%
1,612
Don't believe
43%
14%
6%
37%
1%
730
Other/don't know
55%
13%
4%
24%
4%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
36%
14%
9%
40%
1%
1,612
Don't believe
18%
7%
7%
69%
< 1%
730
Other/don't know
23%
8%
6%
62%
1%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
49%
6%
4%
39%
2%
1,612
Don't believe
39%
10%
5%
44%
1%
730
Other/don't know
42%
10%
4%
39%
5%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
68%
12%
9%
9%
2%
1,612
Don't believe
53%
15%
8%
22%
2%
730
Other/don't know
60%
11%
11%
13%
4%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
46%
17%
11%
24%
2%
1,612
Don't believe
52%
14%
13%
20%
1%
730
Other/don't know
47%
20%
9%
20%
4%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
51%
6%
35%
6%
2%
1,612
Don't believe
19%
16%
47%
16%
2%
730
Other/don't know
31%
13%
46%
7%
4%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
40%
58%
2%
1%
1,612
Don't believe
23%
73%
2%
2%
730
Other/don't know
30%
65%
3%
1%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
52%
13%
9%
26%
1%
1,612
Don't believe
23%
10%
9%
58%
1%
730
Other/don't know
33%
8%
7%
50%
2%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
49%
31%
3%
12%
5%
1,612
Don't believe
19%
18%
1%
57%
5%
730
Other/don't know
25%
14%
4%
33%
24%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who …in heaven
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Belief in Hell
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
94%
2%
3%
1,612
Don't believe
43%
51%
6%
730
Other/don't know
47%
5%
48%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
45%
19%
37%
1,612
Don't believe
27%
25%
48%
730
Other/don't know
40%
27%
33%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
46%
30%
17%
7%
1,612
Don't believe
25%
35%
32%
8%
730
Other/don't know
32%
38%
17%
13%
193
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Views about size of government among adults in Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
45%
3%
4%
1,612
Don't believe
44%
49%
3%
4%
730
Other/don't know
50%
34%
10%
7%
193
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
50%
43%
4%
2%
1,612
Don't believe
40%
55%
3%
2%
730
Other/don't know
47%
41%
6%
6%
193
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Views about abortion among adults in Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
38%
58%
4%
1,612
Don't believe
61%
35%
4%
730
Other/don't know
47%
42%
11%
193
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
46%
4%
3%
1,612
Don't believe
76%
17%
3%
4%
730
Other/don't know
61%
23%
7%
8%
193
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
36%
57%
7%
1,612
Don't believe
68%
25%
7%
730
Other/don't know
52%
32%
16%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
42%
53%
2%
3%
1,612
Don't believe
29%
64%
3%
3%
730
Other/don't know
37%
53%
2%
8%
193
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 Texas by belief in hell
% of adults in Texas 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
18%
29%
4%
45%
4%
1,612
Don't believe
48%
21%
3%
25%
4%
730
Other/don't know
25%
21%
8%
32%
14%
193
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.