Age distribution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
18%
36%
28%
18%
3,368
2007
18%
43%
26%
13%
3,973
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Generational cohort among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
10%
15%
29%
33%
11%
1%
3,368
2007
< 1%
13%
33%
37%
15%
3%
3,973
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Gender composition among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
49%
51%
3,420
2007
48%
52%
4,039
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Racial and ethnic composition among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
82%
10%
< 1%
4%
3%
3,393
2007
85%
9%
< 1%
3%
3%
4,010
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Income distribution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
26%
19%
31%
23%
3,082
2007
23%
22%
34%
21%
3,503
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
34%
33%
20%
13%
3,413
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Marital status among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
53%
8%
12%
6%
21%
3,410
2007
58%
6%
12%
6%
17%
4,020
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
30%
70%
3,413
2007
38%
62%
4,028
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Belief in God among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
60%
23%
5%
< 1%
9%
2%
3,420
2007
68%
21%
3%
< 1%
5%
2%
4,039
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Importance of religion in one's life among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
30%
13%
10%
< 1%
3,420
2007
49%
34%
11%
6%
< 1%
4,039
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
38%
33%
< 1%
3,420
2007
34%
41%
25%
< 1%
4,039
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Frequency of prayer among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
19%
8%
25%
< 1%
3,420
2007
50%
23%
7%
19%
1%
4,039
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
17%
9%
9%
65%
< 1%
3,420
2007
15%
8%
11%
66%
< 1%
4,039
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Frequency of meditation among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
9%
8%
57%
1%
3,420
2007
26%
8%
8%
57%
1%
4,039
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
18%
21%
18%
1%
3,420
2007
33%
18%
30%
17%
2%
4,039
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
9%
53%
7%
2%
3,420
2007
26%
8%
60%
4%
2%
4,039
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
33%
65%
1%
1%
3,420
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Frequency of reading scripture among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
24%
10%
12%
53%
< 1%
3,420
2007
24%
11%
13%
52%
< 1%
4,039
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Interpreting scripture among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
31%
2%
35%
7%
3,420
2007
28%
32%
2%
30%
8%
4,039
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Belief in Heaven among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
19%
6%
3,420
2007
78%
15%
7%
4,039
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Belief in Hell among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
34%
8%
3,420
2007
61%
30%
9%
4,039
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Party affiliation among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
43%
14%
43%
3,420
2007
39%
13%
48%
4,039
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Political ideology among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
39%
22%
5%
3,420
2007
37%
41%
18%
4%
4,039
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Views about size of government among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
36%
2%
4%
3,420
2007
47%
43%
4%
5%
4,039
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Views about government aid to the poor among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
48%
3%
2%
3,420
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Views about abortion among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
39%
3%
3,420
2007
56%
40%
4%
4,039
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Views about homosexuality among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
28%
4%
2%
3,420
2007
54%
37%
5%
4%
4,039
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Views about same-sex marriage among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
36%
6%
3,420
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Views about environmental regulation among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
59%
2%
2%
3,420
2007
28%
66%
3%
3%
4,039
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Views about human evolution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
28%
4%
31%
3%
3,420
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