Maryland is tied for 22nd most religious state overall
54% of adults in Maryland are “highly religious,” based on an overall index
50% (27th) say religion is very important in their lives
31% (35th) say they attend worship services at least weekly
51% (29th) say they pray daily
64% (21st) say they believe in God with absolute certainty
See more at https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/02/29/how-religious-is-your-state/?state=maryland
Quick Facts About LGBTQ Maryland
Total State Population: 6,042,718 (Census 2018)
Total Adult Population: 4,702,570 (Census 2018)
Total LGBTQ Adult Population: 198,000 (Gallup/Williams 2018)
% of Adults (18+) Who are LGBTQ: 4.2% (Gallup/Williams 2018)
% of LGBTQ Adults (25+) Raising Children: 20% (Gallup/Williams 2018)
Maryland’s LGBTQ Policy Tally
Sexual Orientation Policy Tally: 12.25/18.5 (MEDIUM)
Gender Identity Policy Tally: 14.5/20 (MEDIUM)
Overall Tally: 26.75/38.5 (MEDIUM)
See more at https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/MD