Some interesting facts regarding the belief (or lack there of) in the paranormal:

CBS Poll 2005

Believe in ghosts:
48% yes 45% no

Have seen or felt the presence of a ghost:
22% yes 77% no

Believe in life after death:
78% yes 14% no

Science will prove life after death:
8% yes 87% no

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/29/opinion/polls/main994766.shtml

Associated Press - IPSOS Poll 2007

Believe in ghosts:
34% yes 65% no

Believe in spells and witchcraft:
19% yes 80% no

Have seen a ghost:
23% yes 77% no

http://surveys.ap.org/data/Ipsos/national/2007-10-19%20ap%20ghost%20study%20topline.pdf

Gallup Poll 2005

Believe in ghosts:
32% yes 48% no

http://www.gallup.com/poll/17275/OneThird-Americans-Believe-Dearly-May-Departed.aspx