Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201470%20%10%1,504
200772%18%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 Heaven among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by religious group

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

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic84%7%9%164
Evangelical Protestant88%4%8%518
Mainline Protestant80%10%9%223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%47%12%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 heaven

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

Belief in Heaven18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe28%35%26%10%1,020
Don't believe31%38%23%8%324
Other/don't know32%35%22%11%129
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe18%17%29%29%7%< 1%1,020
Don't believe22%19%27%24%7%< 1%324
Other/don't know18%24%26%26%5%2%129
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenMenWomenSample size
Believe43%57%1,035
Don't believe56%44%330
Other/don't know48%52%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe7%9%83%1,005
Don't believe8%15%77%327
Other/don't know6%17%76%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.

Income distribution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in heaven

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

Belief in HeavenLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe44%23%20%12%917
Don't believe37%21%22%20%306
Other/don't know47%21%17%16%113
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe40%41%12%7%1,030
Don't believe27%36%22%14%327
Other/don't know37%43%12%8%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe38%9%15%5%33%1,034
Don't believe37%12%14%4%34%329
Other/don't know44%5%15%4%32%137
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe30%70%1,035
Don't believe27%73%330
Other/don't know29%71%135
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenBelieve 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
Believe79%17%3%< 1%1%1%1,035
Don't believe30%20%9%1%35%5%330
Other/don't know55%20%8%3%5%10%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe66%24%6%3%1%1,035
Don't believe16%26%22%36%< 1%330
Other/don't know42%32%16%7%3%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe41%34%25%< 1%1,035
Don't believe15%23%62%< 1%330
Other/don't know26%36%36%3%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe71%15%5%9%1%1,035
Don't believe30%9%4%57%1%330
Other/don't know55%9%8%25%2%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe31%10%9%49%1%1,035
Don't believe8%2%7%82%< 1%330
Other/don't know23%5%7%61%4%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe47%9%3%40%1%1,035
Don't believe45%9%5%40%1%330
Other/don't know46%7%4%42%1%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe69%13%6%11%1%1,035
Don't believe48%19%8%23%1%330
Other/don't know66%10%4%19%2%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe50%15%11%23%1%1,035
Don't believe59%16%9%14%1%330
Other/don't know59%9%6%25%2%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe41%8%42%6%3%1,035
Don't believe9%20%48%19%3%330
Other/don't know18%16%55%5%6%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe32%66%1%1%1,035
Don't believe19%75%3%3%330
Other/don't know32%63%4%1%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe49%11%8%31%1%1,035
Don't believe18%4%10%66%2%330
Other/don't know30%5%9%55%2%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenWord 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
Believe36%32%5%19%8%1,035
Don't believe4%11%< 1%77%8%330
Other/don't know12%21%2%48%18%139
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by belief in heaven

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

Belief in HeavenBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe77%17%6%1,035
Don't believe7%89%4%330
Other/don't know22%25%53%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe29%26%45%1,035
Don't believe20%23%58%330
Other/don't know25%33%42%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe33%35%21%10%1,035
Don't believe15%33%44%8%330
Other/don't know26%29%24%20%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe46%44%4%6%1,035
Don't believe45%46%5%4%330
Other/don't know49%30%14%7%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe39%54%4%3%1,035
Don't believe25%69%4%2%330
Other/don't know32%49%10%8%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe51%44%5%1,035
Don't believe80%15%5%330
Other/don't know60%33%7%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe55%35%5%6%1,035
Don't believe84%13%2%2%330
Other/don't know64%21%6%9%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe47%43%9%1,035
Don't believe80%16%4%330
Other/don't know56%27%18%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenStricter 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
Believe37%56%3%4%1,035
Don't believe23%74%3%1%330
Other/don't know28%58%10%4%139
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 heaven

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

Belief in HeavenEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe21%30%4%41%5%1,035
Don't believe68%13%4%13%1%330
Other/don't know39%17%6%32%6%139
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.