State | Religious Adults | |
---|---|---|
![]() | Alabama | 77% |
![]() | Alaska | 45% |
![]() | Arizona | 53% |
![]() | Arkansas | 70% |
![]() | California | 49% |
![]() | Colorado | 47% |
![]() | Connecticut | 43% |
![]() | Delaware | 52% |
![]() | Florida | 54% |
![]() | Georgia | 66% |
![]() | Hawaii | 47% |
![]() | Idaho | 51% |
![]() | Illinois | 51% |
![]() | Indiana | 54% |
![]() | Iowa | 55% |
![]() | Kansas | 55% |
![]() | Kentucky | 63% |
![]() | Louisiana | 71% |
![]() | Maine | 34% |
![]() | Maryland | 54% |
![]() | Massachusetts | 33% |
![]() | Michigan | 53% |
![]() | Minnesota | 49% |
![]() | Mississippi | 77% |
![]() | Missouri | 60% |
![]() | Montana | 48% |
![]() | Nebraska | 54% |
![]() | Nevada | 49% |
![]() | New Hampshire | 33% |
![]() | New Jersey | 55% |
![]() | New Mexico | 57% |
![]() | New York | 46% |
![]() | North Carolina | 65% |
![]() | North Dakota | 53% |
![]() | Ohio | 58% |
![]() | Oklahoma | 66% |
![]() | Oregon | 48% |
![]() | Pennsylvania | 53% |
![]() | Rhode Island | 49% |
![]() | South Carolina | 70% |
![]() | South Dakota | 59% |
![]() | Tennessee | 73% |
![]() | Texas | 64% |
![]() | Utah | 64% |
![]() | Vermont | 34% |
![]() | Virginia | 61% |
![]() | Washington | 45% |
![]() | West Virginia | 69% |
![]() | Wisconsin | 45% |
![]() | Wyoming | 54% |
Many people around the world and within the United States describe themselves as religious. Although there are many different religions, most are centered around the belief that there is a higher power. Some regions worldwide are very religious, while others are not so religious. In the United States, some states are more religious than other states.
There is not a comprehensive way to determine what states are the most religious. However, Pew Research Center’s Religious Landscape Study gives us the best picture of what states are the most religious.
State | Religious Adults |
---|---|
Alabama | 77% |
Mississippi | 77% |
Tennessee | 73% |
Louisiana | 71% |
Arkansas | 70% |
South Carolina | 70% |
West Virginia | 69% |
Georgia | 66% |
Oklahoma | 66% |
North Carolina | 65% |
This study looks at four measures to determine what states are the most religious. These four measures include:
Based on these measures, two states were determined to be the most religious. Both Alabama and Mississippi came on top. In each state, 77% of residents were believed to be “highly religious.” We can also take a look at the individual factors that contributed to this overall score.
Seventy-seven percent of Alabama residents stated that religion was very important within their own lives, compared to just 74% of people who said the same in Mississippi. Mississippi topped Alabama when it came to prayers, with 75% of Mississippi people stating they pray daily compared to just 73% of people in Alabama.
When it comes to attending worship services, neither Alabama nor Mississippi came out on top. That honor went to the state of Utah, where 53% of residents attend worship services at least weekly. Alabama came in second place with 51% of residents regularly attending services, while Mississippi came in 4th with 49%.
For belief in God, both states were tied. 82% of people in each state believe in God with absolute certainty.
These two states aren’t the only ones that are very religious, though. In Tennessee, 73% of adults are seen as “highly religious” based on the four measures. Louisiana is also very religious, with an overall score of 71%. Arkansas and South Carolina are tied for 5th place with scores of 70%.