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Survey reveals 'most religious' state in America

The survey, conducted by Gallup, showed that Mississippi remains to most religious state in the country with 59 per cent of the population describing themselves as "very religious".

Alabama (56 per cent) and Utah (54 per cent) took the second and third positions.

Most Religious States
%
Mississippi 59
Alabama 56
Utah 54
South Dakota 53
South Carolina 52
Arkansas 52
Louisiana 50
Tennessee 50
Oklahoma 49
Georgia 47
North Carolina 47
Kentucky 47

The results were based on responses from 174,969 interviewees. Gallup classified respondents as "very religious", "moderately religious" or "nonreligious" based on responses to questions about the importance of religion and worship service attendance.

Least Religious States
 %
Vermont 21
Maine 23
Massachusetts 25
Rhode Island 27
Nevada 27
Alaska 27
Oregon 27
Connecticut 28
Hawaii 28
New Hampshire 29
Washington 29

According to the survey, Vermont (21 per cent) is the least religious state followed by Maine (23 per cent).

Gallup has been tracking religious indicators since 2008. The data collection site said the Americans classified as "very religious" has declined slightly in that period with 41 per cent described as "very religious" in 2008 to 38 per cent in 2016.

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