Immigrant status among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…
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Religious tradition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
23%
16%
61%
2,201
Evangelical Protestant
7%
6%
86%
1,366
Historically Black Protestant
5%
7%
88%
226
Jewish
10%
22%
68%
311
Mainline Protestant
5%
8%
86%
1,970
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
12%
12%
76%
1,469
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
25%
45%
22%
8%
905
Second generation
45%
26%
15%
14%
900
Third generation or higher
22%
35%
28%
15%
6,286
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
13%
21%
36%
24%
6%
< 1%
905
Second generation
35%
16%
20%
18%
9%
2%
900
Third generation or higher
14%
15%
28%
33%
9%
1%
6,286
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
52%
48%
919
Second generation
47%
53%
915
Third generation or higher
52%
48%
6,370
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
21%
4%
21%
51%
2%
912
Second generation
47%
4%
10%
35%
4%
905
Third generation or higher
82%
9%
< 1%
5%
4%
6,296
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Immigrants
41%
22%
21%
16%
797
Second generation
33%
21%
27%
19%
805
Third generation or higher
31%
20%
28%
21%
5,705
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
47%
24%
15%
14%
909
Second generation
37%
33%
18%
12%
914
Third generation or higher
40%
33%
17%
10%
6,353
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
10%
11%
3%
26%
916
Second generation
33%
11%
9%
5%
42%
909
Third generation or higher
47%
10%
13%
5%
25%
6,351
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
60%
918
Second generation
23%
77%
913
Third generation or higher
28%
72%
6,352
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
45%
39%
10%
1%
3%
2%
919
Second generation
48%
35%
10%
1%
4%
1%
915
Third generation or higher
52%
37%
6%
1%
3%
2%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who attend religious services…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
17%
54%
29%
< 1%
919
Second generation
13%
58%
29%
< 1%
915
Third generation or higher
12%
54%
33%
< 1%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
39%
24%
12%
22%
1%
919
Second generation
38%
26%
13%
22%
1%
915
Third generation or higher
36%
30%
12%
21%
1%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
10%
12%
15%
63%
< 1%
919
Second generation
7%
10%
9%
74%
< 1%
915
Third generation or higher
6%
7%
8%
79%
< 1%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
32%
12%
9%
44%
2%
919
Second generation
30%
10%
6%
54%
< 1%
915
Third generation or higher
27%
10%
5%
58%
1%
6,370
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
46%
19%
17%
16%
1%
919
Second generation
42%
22%
14%
21%
1%
915
Third generation or higher
41%
22%
15%
21%
1%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
38%
17%
21%
23%
2%
919
Second generation
44%
17%
14%
24%
< 1%
915
Third generation or higher
38%
17%
15%
29%
1%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Immigrant status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
15%
15%
48%
19%
2%
919
Second generation
11%
19%
60%
11%
1%
915
Third generation or higher
13%
13%
64%
8%
2%
6,370
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
22%
75%
1%
2%
919
Second generation
23%
76%
1%
1%
915
Third generation or higher
28%
71%
1%
1%
6,370
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
16%
11%
16%
56%
1%
919
Second generation
12%
15%
11%
62%
< 1%
915
Third generation or higher
12%
11%
13%
64%
< 1%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
18%
25%
3%
44%
9%
919
Second generation
12%
32%
1%
46%
9%
915
Third generation or higher
15%
35%
1%
39%
9%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in heaven
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
68%
24%
8%
919
Second generation
72%
19%
9%
915
Third generation or higher
77%
15%
8%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
41%
10%
919
Second generation
52%
40%
8%
915
Third generation or higher
57%
34%
8%
6,370
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
22%
27%
51%
919
Second generation
31%
17%
53%
915
Third generation or higher
39%
17%
43%
6,370
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Political ideology among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
25%
34%
35%
5%
919
Second generation
24%
40%
32%
4%
915
Third generation or higher
31%
40%
23%
5%
6,370
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Views about size of government among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
33%
62%
3%
2%
919
Second generation
48%
47%
3%
3%
915
Third generation or higher
56%
37%
3%
4%
6,370
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Immigrants
37%
57%
3%
3%
919
Second generation
43%
52%
3%
1%
915
Third generation or higher
47%
48%
4%
1%
6,370
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Views about abortion among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Immigrants
58%
38%
4%
919
Second generation
71%
25%
4%
915
Third generation or higher
66%
31%
4%
6,370
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Immigrants
73%
20%
3%
4%
919
Second generation
82%
12%
4%
3%
915
Third generation or higher
75%
19%
4%
3%
6,370
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Immigrants
63%
30%
7%
919
Second generation
73%
19%
8%
915
Third generation or higher
66%
26%
8%
6,370
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
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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
Immigrants
30%
62%
2%
6%
919
Second generation
36%
62%
1%
1%
915
Third generation or higher
37%
58%
2%
2%
6,370
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Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by immigrant status
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Immigrants
42%
24%
5%
25%
5%
919
Second generation
46%
27%
4%
20%
3%
915
Third generation or higher
37%
31%
5%
24%
3%
6,370
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.