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Attendance at religious services among immigrants by religious group
% of immigrants who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
44%
39%
16%
1%
1,429
Evangelical Protestant
70%
21%
9%
< 1%
603
Hindu
16%
64%
19%
1%
171
Historically Black Protestant
69%
25%
4%
1%
112
Mainline Protestant
39%
35%
25%
1%
317
Muslim
46%
32%
21%
2%
146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
29%
65%
< 1%
810
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
46%
22%
13%
1,487
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
48%
22%
8%
1,331
Seldom/never
26%
44%
20%
10%
1,040
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
15%
39%
26%
8%
1%
1,487
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
13%
21%
36%
24%
5%
< 1%
1,331
Seldom/never
13%
22%
35%
22%
7%
< 1%
1,040
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
48%
1,351
Seldom/never
53%
47%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
11%
12%
61%
2%
1,505
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
19%
7%
22%
50%
2%
1,334
Seldom/never
29%
4%
18%
46%
2%
1,046
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants 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
At least once a week
54%
20%
16%
10%
1,241
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
19%
19%
17%
1,159
Seldom/never
41%
20%
19%
21%
900
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
19%
14%
9%
1,511
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
23%
16%
13%
1,343
Seldom/never
45%
23%
16%
15%
1,044
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
6%
12%
5%
20%
1,510
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
10%
11%
3%
25%
1,347
Seldom/never
43%
10%
14%
3%
29%
1,049
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
1,511
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
57%
1,344
Seldom/never
34%
66%
1,054
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Belief in God among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
24%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
31%
9%
1%
5%
1%
1,351
Seldom/never
36%
25%
12%
1%
23%
3%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
10%
1%
1%
1%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
37%
11%
3%
< 1%
1,351
Seldom/never
25%
27%
19%
29%
1%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
14%
2%
4%
1%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
50%
19%
12%
19%
1%
1,351
Seldom/never
29%
12%
6%
52%
1%
1,056
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who attend prayer group…
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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
At least once a week
58%
14%
7%
20%
1%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
10%
15%
19%
56%
< 1%
1,351
Seldom/never
6%
3%
3%
88%
1%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
7%
3%
20%
4%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
12%
8%
39%
3%
1,351
Seldom/never
35%
9%
5%
50%
2%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
10%
5%
6%
2%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
18%
16%
13%
1%
1,351
Seldom/never
46%
14%
13%
25%
2%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
At least once a week
57%
14%
10%
16%
3%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
17%
20%
21%
2%
1,351
Seldom/never
42%
16%
15%
25%
2%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
7%
28%
9%
3%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
13%
44%
17%
2%
1,351
Seldom/never
12%
17%
44%
24%
3%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say…
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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
At least once a week
33%
63%
2%
3%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
73%
1%
1%
1,351
Seldom/never
20%
75%
2%
3%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who read scripture…
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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
At least once a week
65%
12%
5%
16%
1%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
15%
16%
48%
1%
1,351
Seldom/never
12%
5%
6%
75%
1%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
26%
4%
11%
5%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
24%
2%
35%
9%
1,351
Seldom/never
19%
13%
3%
58%
7%
1,056
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Belief in Heaven among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
8%
6%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
69%
24%
7%
1,351
Seldom/never
46%
45%
9%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
70%
23%
7%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
38%
9%
1,351
Seldom/never
37%
54%
9%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
33%
44%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
26%
52%
1,351
Seldom/never
20%
29%
51%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
28%
24%
10%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
35%
30%
7%
1,351
Seldom/never
19%
30%
43%
8%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
67%
4%
3%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
64%
3%
2%
1,351
Seldom/never
31%
62%
3%
4%
1,056
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Views about government aid to the poor among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
52%
5%
3%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
56%
3%
2%
1,351
Seldom/never
35%
57%
4%
3%
1,056
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Views about abortion among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
63%
5%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
53%
43%
4%
1,351
Seldom/never
63%
32%
5%
1,056
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Views about homosexuality among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
43%
5%
5%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
70%
22%
3%
4%
1,351
Seldom/never
77%
17%
3%
3%
1,056
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Views about same-sex marriage among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
57%
10%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
32%
10%
1,351
Seldom/never
72%
21%
6%
1,056
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Views about environmental regulation among immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say…
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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
At least once a week
36%
55%
2%
6%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
62%
2%
4%
1,351
Seldom/never
27%
65%
2%
5%
1,056
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 immigrants by religious attendance
% of immigrants who say humans…
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Attendance at religious services
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
At least once a week
20%
24%
3%
46%
7%
1,520
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
24%
4%
29%
4%
1,351
Seldom/never
51%
18%
4%
21%
5%
1,056
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.