Belief in God among immigrants

% of immigrants who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201456%26%7%1%8%1%3,954
200763%22%5%1%5%4%3,186
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.

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Belief in God among immigrants by religious group

% of immigrants who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic56%34%6%2%1%1%1,429
Evangelical Protestant78%20%2%1%< 1%< 1%603
Hindu40%37%12%1%10%1%171
Historically Black Protestant87%12%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%112
Mainline Protestant64%26%8%< 1%2%< 1%317
Muslim86%11%2%< 1%< 1%1%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%23%12%1%32%5%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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain20%48%22%11%2,114
Believe in God; fairly certain21%46%24%10%1,004
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%40%19%9%266
Do not believe in God41%40%12%8%376
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%18%38%25%7%1%2,114
Believe in God; fairly certain10%20%37%27%6%< 1%1,004
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%25%31%21%7%< 1%266
Do not believe in God27%22%32%15%5%< 1%376
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%55%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain51%49%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%43%268
Do not believe in God63%37%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain17%12%15%54%2%2,138
Believe in God; fairly certain14%3%14%68%1%1,013
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%4%27%44%1%268
Do not believe in God40%3%35%20%2%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.

Income distribution among immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%21%18%12%1,794
Believe in God; fairly certain55%17%14%14%843
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%23%22%22%225
Do not believe in God26%15%28%31%343
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%23%15%10%2,147
Believe in God; fairly certain61%17%12%10%1,008
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%22%15%15%265
Do not believe in God23%24%26%26%379
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%6%14%4%22%2,152
Believe in God; fairly certain49%13%11%4%23%1,013
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain50%11%7%2%30%265
Do not believe in God43%10%7%1%39%378
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%58%2,148
Believe in God; fairly certain43%57%1,016
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%66%266
Do not believe in God30%70%380
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%19%3%2%1%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain51%35%9%4%1%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%33%31%15%< 1%268
Do not believe in God5%9%24%62%< 1%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%33%16%1%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain35%40%24%< 1%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%44%41%1%268
Do not believe in God4%23%72%1%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%15%4%7%1%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain50%21%10%18%1%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%12%16%52%< 1%268
Do not believe in God4%1%4%91%< 1%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%12%11%39%1%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain22%13%11%53%1%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%9%9%74%< 1%268
Do not believe in God1%4%6%89%< 1%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain56%8%5%28%3%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain46%13%6%32%3%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%14%4%57%1%268
Do not believe in God20%8%6%63%3%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%14%8%7%2%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain57%14%14%13%2%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%15%17%31%< 1%268
Do not believe in God32%15%15%36%2%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%15%12%19%2%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain44%16%19%19%3%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%16%21%24%2%268
Do not believe in God34%18%20%26%2%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%9%38%10%3%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain32%11%35%19%2%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%17%46%22%1%268
Do not believe in God2%21%38%37%1%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%66%2%2%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain24%71%1%3%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%74%2%1%268
Do not believe in God15%83%1%1%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%12%9%29%1%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain29%14%11%45%1%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%11%5%74%< 1%268
Do not believe in God3%2%5%90%< 1%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%28%4%16%7%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain38%20%2%33%7%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%12%1%69%9%268
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%94%4%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain83%12%5%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain72%20%9%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%48%10%268
Do not believe in God8%90%2%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%25%8%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain54%37%10%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%58%9%268
Do not believe in God7%90%2%380
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%31%45%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain22%30%48%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%20%59%268
Do not believe in God15%24%61%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%32%24%10%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain29%28%36%6%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%31%39%7%268
Do not believe in God10%34%50%6%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%64%3%3%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain24%71%3%2%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%60%5%3%268
Do not believe in God35%61%1%3%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%53%5%3%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain38%56%3%3%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%55%4%1%268
Do not believe in God28%65%5%2%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%55%5%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain46%49%5%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain66%33%2%268
Do not believe in God84%15%2%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%38%5%5%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain71%21%4%4%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain84%13%1%3%268
Do not believe in God88%10%1%1%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%49%10%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain57%32%10%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain71%24%4%268
Do not believe in God87%10%3%380
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 immigrants by belief in God

% of immigrants who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%57%2%6%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain35%58%1%6%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%65%3%1%268
Do not believe in God17%80%2%2%380
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 belief in God

% of immigrants who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain21%26%3%43%6%2,162
Believe in God; fairly certain38%24%5%28%5%1,017
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%14%4%23%3%268
Do not believe in God82%4%1%10%2%380
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.