Summary
Newsweek published maps showing which U.S. states are most and least religious using data from the Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study. Mississippi is the most religious state, while Vermont is the least. These findings highlight differences in religious affiliation across different states.
Key Facts
- Newsweek's maps show the most and least religious U.S. states.
- The maps are based on Pew's 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study.
- Mississippi has the highest percentage of "highly religious" adults at 50%.
- Vermont has the lowest percentage with 13% of adults being "highly religious".
- Religious involvement impacts voting, education, and social services in the U.S.
- Regular worship attendees typically have higher fertility rates.
- Pew's study surveyed 36,908 people across the U.S. from July 2023 to March 2024.
- "Highly religious" classifications combine prayer, belief in God, importance of religion, and religious service attendance.
