Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…
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Immigrant status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
27%
52%
16%
5%
258
Second generation
57%
20%
12%
10%
180
Third generation or higher
28%
38%
26%
8%
1,502
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Immigrant status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
10%
25%
44%
17%
3%
< 1%
258
Second generation
40%
23%
14%
16%
5%
2%
180
Third generation or higher
16%
20%
30%
29%
5%
< 1%
1,502
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
53%
47%
259
Second generation
48%
52%
185
Third generation or higher
51%
49%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
13%
6%
14%
64%
2%
254
Second generation
32%
9%
8%
46%
5%
180
Third generation or higher
65%
21%
< 1%
6%
7%
1,493
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of…
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Immigrant status
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Immigrants
61%
17%
12%
10%
218
Second generation
48%
17%
22%
13%
162
Third generation or higher
44%
22%
22%
12%
1,352
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.
Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…
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Immigrant status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
63%
20%
11%
6%
256
Second generation
45%
33%
15%
8%
185
Third generation or higher
54%
30%
11%
4%
1,522
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Immigrant status
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
16%
15%
2%
27%
258
Second generation
28%
13%
7%
4%
48%
183
Third generation or higher
38%
12%
14%
5%
31%
1,518
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Immigrant status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
39%
61%
259
Second generation
22%
78%
184
Third generation or higher
32%
68%
1,521
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they…
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Immigrant status
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
51%
34%
10%
< 1%
3%
2%
259
Second generation
52%
26%
9%
1%
9%
3%
185
Third generation or higher
62%
27%
6%
1%
2%
2%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…
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Immigrant status
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
51%
49%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
259
Second generation
27%
73%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
38%
62%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
12%
43%
45%
< 1%
259
Second generation
8%
46%
47%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
11%
38%
50%
1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who pray…
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Immigrant status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
17%
11%
21%
1%
259
Second generation
36%
17%
12%
34%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
45%
22%
9%
23%
1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…
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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
16%
12%
12%
59%
< 1%
259
Second generation
7%
7%
6%
80%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
12%
7%
6%
75%
< 1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…
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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%
14%
6%
31%
4%
259
Second generation
35%
12%
4%
49%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
32%
8%
4%
55%
1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
54%
13%
17%
13%
3%
259
Second generation
47%
16%
11%
25%
1%
185
Third generation or higher
50%
16%
9%
23%
1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
40%
17%
17%
22%
4%
259
Second generation
55%
16%
6%
23%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
45%
14%
10%
30%
1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
22%
15%
43%
16%
4%
259
Second generation
13%
19%
59%
10%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
18%
12%
59%
8%
3%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Immigrant status
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
25%
71%
2%
2%
259
Second generation
30%
67%
1%
2%
185
Third generation or higher
26%
70%
2%
1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who read scripture…
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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
25%
12%
12%
49%
1%
259
Second generation
15%
19%
9%
57%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
22%
10%
7%
60%
1%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say the holy scripture is…
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Immigrant status
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
36%
19%
4%
34%
8%
259
Second generation
13%
23%
< 1%
55%
8%
185
Third generation or higher
24%
25%
2%
39%
10%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
64%
26%
10%
259
Second generation
59%
29%
12%
185
Third generation or higher
76%
16%
8%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
41%
10%
259
Second generation
42%
47%
11%
185
Third generation or higher
58%
34%
8%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Immigrant status
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
18%
41%
41%
259
Second generation
29%
22%
49%
185
Third generation or higher
29%
25%
46%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Immigrant status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
27%
30%
33%
10%
259
Second generation
30%
37%
30%
4%
185
Third generation or higher
26%
38%
26%
10%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…
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Immigrant status
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
30%
62%
3%
5%
259
Second generation
44%
51%
3%
2%
185
Third generation or higher
48%
45%
3%
4%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…
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Immigrant status
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
54%
3%
3%
259
Second generation
42%
55%
3%
< 1%
185
Third generation or higher
43%
51%
4%
2%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…
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Immigrant status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
43%
51%
6%
259
Second generation
67%
30%
3%
185
Third generation or higher
57%
37%
6%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…
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Immigrant status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
65%
26%
3%
6%
259
Second generation
82%
12%
4%
2%
185
Third generation or higher
70%
22%
4%
4%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage
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Immigrant status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
51%
37%
12%
259
Second generation
67%
25%
9%
185
Third generation or higher
62%
29%
8%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Immigrant status
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%
58%
2%
10%
259
Second generation
40%
58%
1%
1%
185
Third generation or higher
36%
57%
3%
3%
1,525
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by immigrant status
% of Nothing in particulars (religion 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
33%
26%
5%
31%
5%
259
Second generation
49%
20%
5%
24%
2%
185
Third generation or higher
31%
28%
6%
31%
4%
1,525
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.