Racial and ethnic composition by religious group
% of adults who identify as…
| Religious tradition | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 44% | 3% | 33% | 12% | 8% | 262 |
| Catholic | 59% | 3% | 3% | 34% | 2% | 7,113 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 76% | 6% | 2% | 11% | 5% | 8,479 |
| Hindu | 4% | 2% | 91% | 1% | 2% | 197 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 2% | 94% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | 1,913 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 36% | 27% | < 1% | 32% | 6% | 242 |
| Jewish | 90% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 838 |
| Mainline Protestant | 86% | 3% | 1% | 6% | 3% | 5,995 |
| Mormon | 85% | 1% | 1% | 8% | 5% | 656 |
| Muslim | 38% | 28% | 28% | 4% | 3% | 232 |
| Orthodox Christian | 81% | 8% | 3% | 6% | 2% | 184 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 68% | 9% | 5% | 13% | 4% | 7,427 |
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.
Learn More: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by race/ethnicity
% of adults who say they…
| Racial and ethnic composition | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61% | 20% | 5% | 1% | 11% | 3% | 24,900 |
| Black | 83% | 11% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 44% | 23% | 12% | 1% | 19% | 2% | 937 |
| Latino | 59% | 26% | 6% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 66% | 18% | 5% | 1% | 8% | 3% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
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Importance of religion in one's life by race/ethnicity
% of adults who say religion is…
| Racial and ethnic composition | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49% | 26% | 12% | 13% | 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 75% | 16% | 5% | 4% | 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 36% | 30% | 19% | 14% | < 1% | 937 |
| Latino | 59% | 25% | 7% | 8% | 1% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 54% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
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Attendance at religious services by race/ethnicity
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34% | 32% | 33% | 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 47% | 36% | 17% | < 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 26% | 42% | 32% | < 1% | 937 |
| Latino | 39% | 35% | 26% | < 1% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 34% | 32% | 33% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of prayer by race/ethnicity
% of adults who pray…
| Racial and ethnic composition | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52% | 16% | 6% | 26% | 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 73% | 13% | 5% | 9% | 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 42% | 14% | 8% | 36% | < 1% | 937 |
| Latino | 58% | 17% | 7% | 18% | 1% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 61% | 13% | 5% | 20% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by race/ethnicity
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22% | 8% | 8% | 62% | < 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 39% | 14% | 9% | 38% | 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 17% | 10% | 13% | 60% | < 1% | 937 |
| Latino | 27% | 12% | 8% | 51% | 1% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 26% | 8% | 8% | 57% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of meditation by race/ethnicity
% of adults who meditate…
| Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36% | 8% | 4% | 50% | 2% | 24,900 |
| Black | 52% | 8% | 4% | 34% | 2% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 31% | 11% | 7% | 49% | 2% | 937 |
| Latino | 49% | 10% | 4% | 35% | 2% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 47% | 9% | 4% | 40% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by race/ethnicity
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56% | 15% | 10% | 17% | 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 69% | 13% | 7% | 10% | 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 45% | 16% | 17% | 20% | 2% | 937 |
| Latino | 63% | 13% | 9% | 13% | 1% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 65% | 14% | 6% | 14% | 2% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by race/ethnicity
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45% | 17% | 13% | 24% | 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 45% | 14% | 10% | 29% | 2% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 35% | 18% | 23% | 24% | 1% | 937 |
| Latino | 51% | 14% | 13% | 21% | 2% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 52% | 15% | 10% | 21% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong by race/ethnicity
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Racial and ethnic composition | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32% | 11% | 46% | 8% | 2% | 24,900 |
| Black | 43% | 7% | 43% | 5% | 2% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 19% | 17% | 46% | 17% | 2% | 937 |
| Latino | 35% | 11% | 39% | 13% | 2% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 32% | 11% | 45% | 9% | 3% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by race/ethnicity
% of adults who say…
| Racial and ethnic composition | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36% | 62% | 1% | 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 28% | 70% | 1% | 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 21% | 78% | 1% | < 1% | 937 |
| Latino | 27% | 69% | 2% | 2% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 29% | 68% | 2% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
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Frequency of reading scripture by race/ethnicity
% of adults who read scripture…
| Racial and ethnic composition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32% | 9% | 8% | 50% | 1% | 24,900 |
| Black | 54% | 13% | 7% | 24% | 1% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 21% | 10% | 11% | 58% | < 1% | 937 |
| Latino | 38% | 12% | 9% | 40% | 1% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 41% | 9% | 9% | 40% | 1% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Interpreting scripture by race/ethnicity
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Racial and ethnic composition | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26% | 28% | 3% | 36% | 7% | 24,900 |
| Black | 51% | 23% | 2% | 17% | 7% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 19% | 21% | 2% | 49% | 9% | 937 |
| Latino | 38% | 24% | 3% | 29% | 7% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 27% | 26% | 4% | 34% | 9% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
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Belief in Heaven by race/ethnicity
% of adults who …in heaven
| Racial and ethnic composition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70% | 23% | 8% | 24,900 |
| Black | 86% | 10% | 4% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 60% | 34% | 6% | 937 |
| Latino | 75% | 19% | 7% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 70% | 20% | 10% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Belief in Hell by race/ethnicity
% of adults who …in hell
| Racial and ethnic composition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55% | 36% | 8% | 24,900 |
| Black | 73% | 20% | 7% | 3,394 |
| Asian | 46% | 46% | 8% | 937 |
| Latino | 61% | 32% | 7% | 3,814 |
| Other/Mixed | 57% | 32% | 10% | 1,504 |
Note: Whites, blacks, Asians and those in the other/mixed category include only those who are not Latinos. Latinos include people of all races.
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.
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.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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