State among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are in…

Survey yearAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
20141%< 1%2%1%13%2%1%< 1%< 1%6%3%< 1%1%4%2%1%1%1%1%< 1%2%2%3%2%1%2%< 1%< 1%1%1%3%1%7%3%< 1%5%1%1%5%< 1%1%< 1%1%8%1%< 1%3%3%< 1%2%< 1%3,223
20071%< 1%1%1%11%2%1%1%< 1%4%3%< 1%1%4%3%1%1%2%2%1%2%2%3%2%1%2%1%1%1%1%3%1%7%2%< 1%5%1%1%6%1%1%< 1%2%6%1%< 1%3%2%1%2%< 1%4,299
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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State among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are in…

Religious traditionAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
Catholic< 1%< 1%2%< 1%14%3%3%< 1%< 1%4%2%< 1%< 1%6%2%1%1%1%2%1%2%3%2%2%< 1%1%< 1%1%1%1%5%1%9%1%< 1%5%< 1%< 1%6%1%1%< 1%< 1%8%< 1%< 1%2%2%< 1%2%< 1%793
Evangelical Protestant2%< 1%1%1%9%3%1%< 1%< 1%7%3%< 1%< 1%3%4%2%1%3%1%< 1%1%1%4%2%1%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%1%< 1%3%5%< 1%6%1%2%3%< 1%1%< 1%3%12%1%< 1%2%2%1%2%< 1%499
Historically Black Protestant4%< 1%< 1%2%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%4%11%< 1%< 1%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%2%2%< 1%8%2%4%1%5%3%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%1%< 1%6%5%< 1%3%1%< 1%5%< 1%3%< 1%4%9%< 1%< 1%3%1%< 1%3%< 1%127
Jewish< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%16%2%5%2%1%11%1%< 1%< 1%2%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2%2%1%1%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%1%12%< 1%18%2%< 1%1%< 1%1%3%< 1%1%< 1%2%3%< 1%1%3%1%1%1%< 1%127
Mainline Protestant1%< 1%1%1%7%2%2%< 1%< 1%5%2%1%1%4%2%1%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%3%2%6%3%1%2%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%1%1%5%4%< 1%5%1%< 1%8%< 1%2%< 1%1%8%< 1%< 1%3%2%< 1%2%< 1%635
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")< 1%< 1%2%1%17%3%1%< 1%< 1%8%2%1%1%3%1%2%1%1%1%< 1%2%3%2%1%1%2%< 1%< 1%2%1%2%< 1%8%3%< 1%4%1%2%3%< 1%1%< 1%1%5%1%< 1%2%4%< 1%2%< 1%816
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

State18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
California28%37%23%11%343
Florida22%31%31%16%168
Illinois27%41%19%13%117
New York28%31%26%15%202
Ohio22%40%26%12%122
Pennsylvania27%29%28%16%136
Texas29%40%19%12%224
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

StateYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
California17%18%30%28%7%< 1%343
Florida15%10%28%36%8%3%168
Illinois20%21%27%24%8%< 1%117
New York17%18%25%30%9%2%202
Ohio14%14%34%28%10%1%122
Pennsylvania15%15%26%36%9%< 1%136
Texas19%19%31%23%7%1%224
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

StateMenWomenSample size
California49%51%350
Florida58%42%173
Illinois51%49%117
New York44%56%204
Ohio50%50%122
Pennsylvania54%46%136
Texas55%45%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

StateWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
California44%3%22%28%2%346
Florida65%6%2%22%4%171
Illinois70%6%5%18%1%117
New York62%11%5%19%3%200
Ohio85%9%3%2%1%120
Pennsylvania77%10%3%8%2%135
Texas47%8%6%37%2%224
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

StateImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
California38%18%44%345
Florida22%13%64%168
Illinois19%13%68%116
New York16%18%66%201
Ohio10%9%81%121
Pennsylvania13%7%80%133
Texas28%12%60%221
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have a household income of…

StateLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
California29%21%22%28%321
Florida31%29%27%13%151
Illinois26%16%26%32%105
New York34%18%25%22%175
Ohio37%14%31%18%110
Pennsylvania43%20%20%16%119
Texas39%15%26%20%209
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

StateHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
California36%28%23%12%348
Florida42%31%15%12%170
Illinois34%28%19%19%116
New York34%30%20%16%203
Ohio49%25%16%10%122
Pennsylvania47%30%16%8%136
Texas43%29%14%14%225
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

StateMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
California45%10%11%3%30%350
Florida44%7%16%7%27%172
Illinois48%7%7%3%35%117
New York38%8%7%5%43%203
Ohio48%12%8%6%25%122
Pennsylvania43%2%12%7%36%134
Texas52%10%8%6%24%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

StateParentsNon-parentsSample size
California28%72%349
Florida23%77%173
Illinois24%76%117
New York19%81%204
Ohio28%72%122
Pennsylvania25%75%136
Texas40%60%226
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they…

StateBelieve 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
California37%31%12%1%15%4%350
Florida55%28%9%< 1%6%2%173
Illinois55%26%10%< 1%9%1%117
New York46%34%9%2%8%1%204
Ohio57%31%7%1%2%1%122
Pennsylvania52%31%8%1%7%< 1%136
Texas52%33%8%1%5%1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say religion is…

StateVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
California26%38%21%13%1%350
Florida31%39%20%10%< 1%173
Illinois31%41%19%9%< 1%117
New York27%41%16%15%1%204
Ohio35%48%12%4%1%122
Pennsylvania34%41%16%9%< 1%136
Texas41%36%16%6%< 1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend religious services…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California14%46%40%< 1%350
Florida13%47%40%< 1%173
Illinois16%53%31%< 1%117
New York12%44%43%< 1%204
Ohio20%44%35%1%122
Pennsylvania16%53%31%< 1%136
Texas22%48%29%2%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

StateAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California29%20%12%39%< 1%350
Florida36%21%10%31%2%173
Illinois27%29%12%31%< 1%117
New York30%23%13%34%1%204
Ohio40%31%14%15%1%122
Pennsylvania35%26%13%26%< 1%136
Texas41%21%10%27%< 1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend prayer group…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California6%9%13%72%< 1%350
Florida7%4%13%77%< 1%173
Illinois5%13%11%71%< 1%117
New York7%6%9%77%1%204
Ohio11%4%13%71%< 1%122
Pennsylvania13%5%8%74%< 1%136
Texas14%6%12%68%< 1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who meditate…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California19%10%13%57%1%350
Florida18%9%9%62%2%173
Illinois24%7%9%59%< 1%117
New York22%10%16%50%2%204
Ohio15%7%7%70%< 1%122
Pennsylvania18%3%11%65%3%136
Texas21%10%13%55%1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California24%19%38%19%1%350
Florida28%10%28%32%1%173
Illinois22%17%39%21%< 1%117
New York30%18%29%22%1%204
Ohio23%11%31%35%< 1%122
Pennsylvania23%27%22%28%< 1%136
Texas32%13%27%27%1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

StateReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
California13%13%57%16%1%350
Florida17%9%65%7%2%173
Illinois10%20%55%11%4%117
New York12%10%61%14%2%204
Ohio14%8%65%11%1%122
Pennsylvania21%6%55%12%5%136
Texas27%12%47%13%1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

StateThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California24%74%1%1%350
Florida29%70%< 1%< 1%173
Illinois24%75%< 1%1%117
New York19%78%2%1%204
Ohio26%74%< 1%< 1%122
Pennsylvania28%72%< 1%1%136
Texas22%74%1%2%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who read scripture…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California9%9%18%64%< 1%350
Florida12%12%16%60%< 1%173
Illinois10%18%12%60%1%117
New York9%7%14%70%< 1%204
Ohio12%12%14%62%< 1%122
Pennsylvania10%10%20%58%2%136
Texas17%11%18%55%< 1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

StateWord 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
California15%23%4%51%7%350
Florida20%27%2%44%6%173
Illinois12%36%3%44%6%117
New York12%28%1%50%9%204
Ohio21%44%2%29%4%122
Pennsylvania27%31%1%36%5%136
Texas28%30%3%32%7%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California65%29%7%350
Florida66%22%12%173
Illinois71%21%8%117
New York62%30%8%204
Ohio85%11%4%122
Pennsylvania77%17%6%136
Texas76%17%7%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California45%47%8%350
Florida48%40%11%173
Illinois53%40%7%117
New York46%45%10%204
Ohio71%24%5%122
Pennsylvania57%38%5%136
Texas66%25%9%226
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

StateRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
California30%16%54%350
Florida45%16%39%173
Illinois41%11%48%117
New York22%16%62%204
Ohio48%10%41%122
Pennsylvania35%16%48%136
Texas36%16%48%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

StateConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
California22%40%37%2%350
Florida37%31%19%13%173
Illinois29%38%31%2%117
New York22%38%35%5%204
Ohio29%46%24%1%122
Pennsylvania29%36%25%10%136
Texas34%39%21%7%226
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

StateSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
California46%47%4%3%350
Florida55%37%1%8%173
Illinois48%47%3%1%117
New York42%54%2%3%204
Ohio57%36%4%3%122
Pennsylvania49%43%5%3%136
Texas48%47%3%2%226
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

StateDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California35%60%3%1%350
Florida44%50%4%1%173
Illinois32%66%< 1%1%117
New York42%55%3%1%204
Ohio49%47%3%1%122
Pennsylvania53%41%5%1%136
Texas46%48%4%2%226
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say abortion should be…

StateLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
California69%28%3%350
Florida65%29%7%173
Illinois62%35%3%117
New York72%24%4%204
Ohio61%36%3%122
Pennsylvania60%37%3%136
Texas56%39%5%226
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

StateShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California80%14%3%3%350
Florida64%24%3%9%173
Illinois74%18%7%1%117
New York77%15%3%5%204
Ohio75%21%< 1%3%122
Pennsylvania70%24%5%1%136
Texas66%26%4%4%226
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

StateStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
California76%20%4%350
Florida56%33%11%173
Illinois69%23%8%117
New York68%26%6%204
Ohio60%34%5%122
Pennsylvania66%27%7%136
Texas56%38%6%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

StateStricter 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
California30%65%1%4%350
Florida43%53%1%3%173
Illinois36%61%2%1%117
New York26%70%1%3%204
Ohio38%58%2%2%122
Pennsylvania35%61%2%2%136
Texas41%56%2%1%226
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 who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by state

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say humans…

StateEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
California52%23%4%17%4%350
Florida40%35%2%20%4%173
Illinois45%30%3%21%1%117
New York46%25%7%20%2%204
Ohio27%32%4%35%2%122
Pennsylvania39%22%8%28%3%136
Texas36%29%3%26%6%226
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.