What We’re Showing
This map illustrates the share of adults in each U.S. state who are considered highly religious, based on survey data by Pew Research Center of 36,908 adults, conducted July 2023 to March 2024.
Religiousness is based on prayer frequency, attendance at religious services, belief in God, and the importance of religion in life.
Key Takeaways
- Mississippi ranks as the most religious state, with 50% of adults classified as highly religious, followed closely by South Carolina at 46% and both South Dakota and Louisiana at 45%.
- The least religious states are Vermont (13%), New Hampshire (15%), and Maine (17%), all concentrated in New England.
- A clear regional divide emerges: Southern and some Midwestern states show the highest religiosity (40–50%), while the West Coast and Northeast generally fall below 25%.
