Importance of religion in one's life among Latinos
% of Latinos who say religion is…
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Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
25%
7%
8%
1%
3,814
2007
64%
24%
6%
4%
1%
3,151
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among Latinos by religious group
% of Latinos who say religion is…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
64%
30%
4%
2%
< 1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
82%
15%
1%
1%
1%
718
Mainline Protestant
57%
33%
6%
3%
1%
228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
24%
24%
21%
30%
1%
775
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.
Age distribution among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who are ages…
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Importance of religion in one's life
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
21%
47%
22%
10%
2,188
Somewhat important
39%
39%
18%
5%
925
Not too important
49%
34%
12%
5%
278
Not at all important
45%
37%
13%
5%
332
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.
Generational cohort among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
12%
17%
38%
25%
7%
< 1%
2,188
Somewhat important
29%
20%
30%
19%
3%
< 1%
925
Not too important
38%
23%
23%
14%
2%
< 1%
278
Not at all important
31%
25%
27%
14%
4%
< 1%
332
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.
Gender composition among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
43%
57%
2,235
Somewhat important
52%
48%
934
Not too important
55%
45%
283
Not at all important
68%
32%
335
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.
Immigrant status among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
61%
18%
21%
2,188
Somewhat important
48%
27%
25%
913
Not too important
37%
34%
29%
277
Not at all important
31%
34%
35%
330
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.
Income distribution among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who have a household income of…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Very important
61%
19%
13%
7%
1,852
Somewhat important
52%
23%
17%
8%
827
Not too important
41%
19%
27%
13%
243
Not at all important
35%
25%
25%
15%
298
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 Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who have completed…
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Importance of religion in one's life
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
65%
24%
8%
3%
2,217
Somewhat important
60%
27%
10%
4%
923
Not too important
45%
36%
12%
6%
279
Not at all important
45%
32%
15%
8%
335
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.
Marital status among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
47%
10%
16%
4%
23%
2,225
Somewhat important
33%
14%
12%
3%
38%
931
Not too important
25%
11%
11%
3%
50%
282
Not at all important
27%
10%
11%
2%
50%
335
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 Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
44%
56%
2,221
Somewhat important
39%
61%
931
Not too important
28%
72%
283
Not at all important
25%
75%
334
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.
Belief in God among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say they…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
72%
24%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,235
Somewhat important
49%
37%
9%
1%
3%
1%
934
Not too important
27%
25%
26%
1%
16%
5%
283
Not at all important
25%
13%
11%
< 1%
49%
3%
335
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 Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who attend religious services…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
57%
30%
13%
< 1%
2,235
Somewhat important
17%
52%
30%
1%
934
Not too important
4%
38%
58%
< 1%
283
Not at all important
3%
14%
82%
1%
335
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 prayer among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who pray…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
75%
15%
4%
5%
1%
2,235
Somewhat important
39%
26%
13%
21%
1%
934
Not too important
21%
9%
8%
61%
< 1%
283
Not at all important
15%
7%
5%
73%
< 1%
335
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 Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who attend prayer group…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
40%
15%
9%
36%
1%
2,235
Somewhat important
11%
13%
11%
65%
< 1%
934
Not too important
3%
3%
5%
90%
< 1%
283
Not at all important
5%
1%
1%
92%
< 1%
335
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 meditation among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who meditate…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
60%
9%
3%
25%
3%
2,235
Somewhat important
33%
12%
7%
47%
1%
934
Not too important
29%
10%
7%
53%
1%
283
Not at all important
30%
8%
3%
58%
1%
335
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 feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
73%
12%
6%
7%
2%
2,235
Somewhat important
48%
17%
14%
21%
< 1%
934
Not too important
42%
15%
17%
24%
2%
283
Not at all important
48%
11%
9%
30%
2%
335
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 feeling wonder about the universe among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
55%
13%
11%
19%
2%
2,235
Somewhat important
41%
16%
17%
25%
1%
934
Not too important
51%
14%
13%
22%
< 1%
283
Not at all important
48%
15%
11%
24%
1%
335
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Importance of religion in one's life
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
49%
7%
31%
10%
2%
2,235
Somewhat important
18%
13%
50%
17%
2%
934
Not too important
7%
23%
55%
13%
2%
283
Not at all important
5%
20%
47%
25%
3%
335
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
31%
64%
2%
3%
2,235
Somewhat important
22%
76%
1%
1%
934
Not too important
18%
79%
2%
1%
283
Not at all important
19%
79%
1%
2%
335
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 reading scripture among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who read scripture…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
53%
13%
8%
24%
1%
2,235
Somewhat important
19%
14%
12%
54%
1%
934
Not too important
9%
6%
6%
79%
1%
283
Not at all important
8%
4%
5%
81%
2%
335
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.
Interpreting scripture among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say the holy scripture is…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
53%
25%
4%
12%
6%
2,235
Somewhat important
22%
28%
2%
41%
7%
934
Not too important
10%
12%
< 1%
70%
8%
283
Not at all important
9%
7%
< 1%
78%
5%
335
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.
Belief in Heaven among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who …in heaven
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
85%
9%
6%
2,235
Somewhat important
74%
19%
7%
934
Not too important
44%
47%
9%
283
Not at all important
26%
67%
7%
335
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.
Belief in Hell among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who …in hell
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
71%
22%
7%
2,235
Somewhat important
58%
36%
6%
934
Not too important
29%
60%
11%
283
Not at all important
21%
73%
6%
335
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.
Party affiliation among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who identify as…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
23%
30%
46%
2,235
Somewhat important
22%
27%
51%
934
Not too important
18%
24%
58%
283
Not at all important
20%
27%
53%
335
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.
Political ideology among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
37%
30%
25%
9%
2,235
Somewhat important
26%
36%
32%
6%
934
Not too important
21%
36%
38%
4%
283
Not at all important
14%
32%
46%
7%
335
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.
Views about size of government among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who would rather have…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
25%
68%
4%
3%
2,235
Somewhat important
31%
65%
2%
2%
934
Not too important
40%
54%
2%
4%
283
Not at all important
42%
52%
2%
4%
335
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say government aid to the poor…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
39%
54%
4%
2%
2,235
Somewhat important
40%
55%
3%
3%
934
Not too important
42%
50%
7%
< 1%
283
Not at all important
38%
53%
6%
2%
335
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.
Views about abortion among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say abortion should be…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
34%
61%
5%
2,235
Somewhat important
55%
41%
4%
934
Not too important
70%
27%
2%
283
Not at all important
71%
25%
3%
335
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.
Views about homosexuality among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say homosexuality…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
57%
33%
5%
4%
2,235
Somewhat important
77%
16%
4%
3%
934
Not too important
84%
13%
1%
2%
283
Not at all important
80%
15%
4%
2%
335
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.
Views about same-sex marriage among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who …same-sex marriage
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
43%
46%
11%
2,235
Somewhat important
67%
25%
8%
934
Not too important
82%
15%
3%
283
Not at all important
77%
18%
5%
335
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.
Views about environmental regulation among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
38%
54%
2%
5%
2,235
Somewhat important
33%
60%
2%
5%
934
Not too important
33%
63%
1%
2%
283
Not at all important
24%
70%
3%
2%
335
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.
Views about human evolution among Latinos by importance of religion
% of Latinos who say humans…
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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
Very important
21%
27%
3%
43%
6%
2,235
Somewhat important
38%
27%
3%
28%
4%
934
Not too important
59%
15%
3%
19%
4%
283
Not at all important
61%
18%
3%
16%
2%
335
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.