Geographic ✭ Distribution
Jehovah's Witnesses by State
% of adults in each state who are Jehovah's Witness.
| State | % of adults (2014) | Total State Sample | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alabama | < 1% | 511 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alaska | < 1% | 310 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona | 1% | 653 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | < 1% | 311 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| California | 1% | 3,697 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colorado | < 1% | 504 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connecticut | < 1% | 377 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | < 1% | 301 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| District of Columbia | < 1% | 303 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | 1% | 2,020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 2% | 968 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 1% | 312 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Idaho | < 1% | 320 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 1% | 1,326 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana | < 1% | 654 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | < 1% | 330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kansas | 1% | 307 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | < 1% | 439 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louisiana | 1% | 465 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maine | < 1% | 303 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | < 1% | 644 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Massachusetts | < 1% | 704 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 1% | 982 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | < 1% | 563 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi | < 1% | 309 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri | < 1% | 642 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montana | 1% | 312 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | < 1% | 312 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nevada | 1% | 314 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Hampshire | 2% | 303 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Jersey | 1% | 886 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 1% | 312 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York | 1% | 1,966 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 1% | 1,022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Dakota | < 1% | 338 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ohio | 1% | 1,132 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | < 1% | 391 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon | < 1% | 419 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania | 1% | 1,366 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | 2% | 305 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 1% | 495 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Dakota | < 1% | 305 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 1% | 661 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas | 1% | 2,535 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utah | < 1% | 315 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vermont | < 1% | 306 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia | < 1% | 882 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington | 2% | 714 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Virginia | < 1% | 309 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 1% | 600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | 3% | 316 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compare: religious group by state
Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are ages…
| Survey year | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 238. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 15% | 34% | 29% | 23% | 238 |
| 2007 | 21% | 39% | 25% | 14% | 207 |
Compare: age group by religious group
Generational cohort among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
| Survey year | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 238. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| 2014 | 10% | 10% | 29% | 33% | 17% | 1% | 238 |
| 2007 | < 1% | 16% | 31% | 34% | 15% | 3% | 207 |
Gender composition among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
| Survey year | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| 2014 | 35% | 65% | 245 |
| 2007 | 40% | 60% | 215 |
Compare: gender by religious group
Learn More: gender composition, Women
Racial and ethnic composition among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who identify as…
| Survey year | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 242. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 36% | 27% | < 1% | 32% | 6% | 242 |
| 2007 | 48% | 22% | < 1% | 24% | 5% | 212 |
Compare: race/ethnicity by religious group
Immigrant status among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
| Survey year | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 243. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| 2014 | 25% | 8% | 67% | 243 |
| 2007 | 16% | 9% | 75% | 212 |
Compare: immigrant status by religious group
Learn More: immigrant status, Third generation or higher
Income distribution among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who have a household income of…
| Survey year | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 208. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 48% | 25% | 22% | 4% | 208 |
| 2007 | 42% | 23% | 26% | 9% | 178 |
Compare: household income by religious group
Learn More: income distribution, Less than $30,000
Educational distribution among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who have completed…
| Survey year | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 241. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 63% | 25% | 9% | 3% | 241 |
Compare: educational group by religious group
Learn More: educational distribution, High school or less
Marital status among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
| Survey year | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 244. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 53% | 5% | 12% | 8% | 21% | 244 |
| 2007 | 53% | 1% | 14% | 11% | 20% | 213 |
Compare: marital status by religious group
Learn More: marital status, Married
Parent of children under 18 among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
| Survey year | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 244. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| 2014 | 29% | 71% | 244 |
| 2007 | 37% | 63% | 215 |
Compare: parental status by religious group
Learn More: parent of children under 18, Non-parents
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say they…
| Survey year | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| 2014 | 90% | 8% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 245 |
| 2007 | 93% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 215 |
Compare: belief in God by religious group
Learn More: belief in God, Believe in God; absolutely certain
Importance of religion in one's life among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say religion is…
| Survey year | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 90% | 8% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 245 |
| 2007 | 86% | 10% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 215 |
Learn More: importance of religion in one's life, Very important
Attendance at religious services among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who attend religious services…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 85% | 11% | 3% | 1% | 245 |
| 2007 | 82% | 10% | 8% | < 1% | 215 |
Learn More: attendance at religious services, At least once a week
Frequency of prayer among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who pray…
| Survey year | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 90% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 245 |
| 2007 | 89% | 6% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 215 |
Learn More: frequency of prayer, At least daily
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who attend prayer group…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 85% | 3% | 3% | 7% | 2% | 245 |
| 2007 | 82% | 3% | 2% | 12% | 2% | 215 |
Learn More: frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups, At least once a week
Frequency of meditation among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who meditate…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 77% | 2% | 2% | 15% | 4% | 245 |
| 2007 | 72% | 4% | 3% | 18% | 4% | 215 |
Learn More: frequency of meditation, At least once a week
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 82% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 245 |
| 2007 | 77% | 6% | 7% | 7% | 3% | 215 |
Learn More: frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing, At least once a week
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 62% | 12% | 6% | 16% | 4% | 245 |
| 2007 | 49% | 10% | 10% | 25% | 6% | 215 |
Learn More: frequency of feeling wonder about the universe, At least once a week
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Survey year | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 78% | 1% | 14% | 3% | 4% | 245 |
| 2007 | 73% | 3% | 19% | 1% | 4% | 215 |
Learn More: sources of guidance on right and wrong, Religion
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say…
| Survey year | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 57% | 39% | 2% | 2% | 245 |
Learn More: belief in absolute standards for right and wrong, There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Frequency of reading scripture among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who read scripture…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 88% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 245 |
| 2007 | 83% | 4% | 3% | 10% | < 1% | 215 |
Learn More: frequency of reading scripture, At least once a week
Interpreting scripture among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say the holy scripture is…
| Survey year | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 47% | 40% | 7% | 2% | 4% | 245 |
| 2007 | 48% | 40% | 5% | 1% | 7% | 215 |
Learn More: interpreting scripture, Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally
Belief in Heaven among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who …in heaven
| Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| 2014 | 50% | 38% | 12% | 245 |
| 2007 | 46% | 42% | 12% | 215 |
Compare: belief in heaven by religious group
Learn More: belief in Heaven, Believe
Belief in Hell among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who …in hell
| Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| 2014 | 7% | 89% | 3% | 245 |
| 2007 | 9% | 88% | 3% | 215 |
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who identify as…
| Survey year | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| 2014 | 7% | 75% | 18% | 245 |
| 2007 | 10% | 75% | 15% | 215 |
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Political ideology among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
| Survey year | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 20% | 18% | 12% | 50% | 245 |
| 2007 | 21% | 12% | 17% | 50% | 215 |
Views about size of government among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who would rather have…
| Survey year | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 32% | 50% | 4% | 14% | 245 |
| 2007 | 23% | 47% | 6% | 23% | 215 |
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Views about government aid to the poor among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say government aid to the poor…
| Survey year | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 31% | 60% | 5% | 4% | 245 |
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Views about abortion among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say abortion should be…
| Survey year | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| 2014 | 18% | 75% | 7% | 245 |
| 2007 | 16% | 77% | 7% | 215 |
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Views about homosexuality among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say homosexuality…
| Survey year | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 16% | 76% | 4% | 4% | 245 |
| 2007 | 12% | 76% | 6% | 5% | 215 |
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Views about same-sex marriage among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who …same-sex marriage
| Survey year | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| 2014 | 14% | 76% | 10% | 245 |
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Views about environmental regulation among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say…
| Survey year | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 33% | 54% | 4% | 9% | 245 |
| 2007 | 24% | 60% | 8% | 8% | 215 |
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Views about human evolution among Jehovah's Witnesses
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say humans…
| Survey year | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 245. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 6% | 15% | < 1% | 74% | 5% | 245 |
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