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Our Churches in New Jersey
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Religious profile of New Jersey
New Jersey is tied for 19th most religious state overall
55% of adults in New Jersey are “highly religious,” based on an overall index
50% (27th) say religion is very important in their lives
35% (25th) say they attend worship services at least weekly
53% (22nd) say they pray daily
60% (35th) 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=new-jersey
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NEW JERSEY’S LGBTQ EQUALITY PROFILE
Quick Facts About LGBTQ New Jersey
Total State Population: 8,908,520 (Census 2018)
Total Adult Population: 6,954,877 (Census 2018)
Total LGBTQ Adult Population: 288,000 (Gallup/Williams 2018)
% of Adults (18+) Who are LGBTQ: 4.1% (Gallup/Williams 2018)
% of LGBTQ Adults (25+) Raising Children: 25% (Gallup/Williams 2018)
New Jersey’s LGBTQ Policy Tally
Sexual Orientation Policy Tally: 15/18.5 (HIGH)
Gender Identity Policy Tally: 15/20 (HIGH)
Overall Tally: 30/38.5 (HIGH)
See more at https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/NJ
