Belief in Hell among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201457%32%10%1,504
200761%29%10%767
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.

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Belief in Hell among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by religious group

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic70%20%10%164
Evangelical Protestant81%12%8%518
Mainline Protestant65%19%15%223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%59%11%365
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are ages…

Belief in Hell18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe29%35%26%10%818
Don't believe31%38%23%8%508
Other/don't know24%34%25%16%147
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in HellYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe18%17%28%29%7%< 1%818
Don't believe21%19%29%25%5%< 1%508
Other/don't know17%16%26%30%10%1%147
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in HellMenWomenSample size
Believe44%56%834
Don't believe50%50%516
Other/don't know50%50%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in HellImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe7%8%85%812
Don't believe7%16%77%510
Other/don't know11%14%74%143
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who have a household income of…

Belief in HellLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe45%24%19%12%738
Don't believe39%20%22%19%473
Other/don't know47%20%21%11%125
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who have completed…

Belief in HellHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe40%42%12%7%829
Don't believe31%39%18%12%514
Other/don't know44%33%13%10%153
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in HellMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe39%7%15%5%33%834
Don't believe34%14%13%4%35%514
Other/don't know43%6%12%7%32%152
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in HellParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe31%69%834
Don't believe26%74%516
Other/don't know27%73%150
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say they…

Belief in HellBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Believe81%15%2%< 1%< 1%1%834
Don't believe42%22%8%1%24%4%516
Other/don't know62%17%10%2%1%7%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say religion is…

Belief in HellVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe69%23%4%3%1%834
Don't believe29%27%19%25%< 1%516
Other/don't know46%29%13%6%6%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who attend religious services…

Belief in HellAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe43%34%22%< 1%834
Don't believe19%28%53%< 1%516
Other/don't know29%34%35%3%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who pray…

Belief in HellAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe72%15%4%8%1%834
Don't believe43%11%6%41%< 1%516
Other/don't know56%9%7%22%5%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who attend prayer group…

Belief in HellAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe33%9%10%48%< 1%834
Don't believe15%7%7%71%1%516
Other/don't know19%7%6%63%5%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who meditate…

Belief in HellAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe47%8%3%41%1%834
Don't believe47%9%4%39%< 1%516
Other/don't know41%10%5%38%6%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in HellAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe70%12%5%11%1%834
Don't believe58%17%8%16%1%516
Other/don't know56%13%7%21%3%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in HellAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe49%15%11%25%1%834
Don't believe58%16%10%15%< 1%516
Other/don't know55%9%6%25%5%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in HellReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe43%7%41%5%3%834
Don't believe16%17%49%16%3%516
Other/don't know23%13%52%6%6%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say…

Belief in HellThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe34%64%1%1%834
Don't believe22%76%1%< 1%516
Other/don't know26%61%6%7%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who read scripture…

Belief in HellAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe50%10%8%30%1%834
Don't believe26%6%9%58%< 1%516
Other/don't know34%11%7%46%2%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in HellWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe40%32%4%17%7%834
Don't believe8%18%2%63%9%516
Other/don't know18%18%6%36%21%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in heaven

Belief in HellBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe94%2%4%834
Don't believe36%56%8%516
Other/don't know42%8%51%154
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who identify as…

Belief in HellRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe30%25%45%834
Don't believe21%26%52%516
Other/don't know26%29%45%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Belief in HellConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe37%34%21%8%834
Don't believe18%36%37%9%516
Other/don't know20%32%19%29%154
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 size of government among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who would rather have…

Belief in HellSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe46%45%3%6%834
Don't believe45%45%5%5%516
Other/don't know52%28%13%7%154
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 government aid to the poor among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in HellDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe39%53%5%3%834
Don't believe29%65%4%2%516
Other/don't know34%49%7%10%154
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 abortion among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say abortion should be…

Belief in HellLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe50%46%5%834
Don't believe74%24%3%516
Other/don't know52%30%18%154
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 homosexuality among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say homosexuality…

Belief in HellShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe53%37%5%5%834
Don't believe77%17%3%3%516
Other/don't know60%21%5%14%154
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 same-sex marriage among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …same-sex marriage

Belief in HellStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe45%47%8%834
Don't believe74%21%6%516
Other/don't know51%28%21%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say…

Belief in HellStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe40%54%2%3%834
Don't believe21%74%4%2%516
Other/don't know31%50%10%8%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in hell

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say humans…

Belief in HellEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe18%31%4%43%4%834
Don't believe54%17%3%23%2%516
Other/don't know40%17%11%23%9%154
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.