Immigrant status among adults who believe in Hell by religious group
% of adults who believe in Hell who are…
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Religious tradition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
28%
14%
58%
4,427
Evangelical Protestant
8%
7%
85%
6,888
Historically Black Protestant
7%
3%
90%
1,527
Jewish
18%
26%
56%
143
Mainline Protestant
7%
6%
88%
3,297
Mormon
10%
6%
84%
376
Muslim
63%
20%
17%
168
Orthodox Christian
36%
30%
34%
101
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
12%
9%
79%
1,652
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Age distribution among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who are ages…
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Immigrant status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
23%
47%
21%
9%
2,033
Second generation
38%
30%
16%
16%
1,550
Third generation or higher
19%
33%
29%
19%
15,006
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
12%
20%
37%
24%
6%
< 1%
2,033
Second generation
29%
15%
24%
19%
11%
2%
1,550
Third generation or higher
12%
13%
27%
35%
12%
1%
15,006
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
49%
51%
2,068
Second generation
47%
53%
1,575
Third generation or higher
47%
53%
15,250
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
14%
11%
14%
59%
2%
2,049
Second generation
42%
8%
8%
38%
3%
1,558
Third generation or higher
75%
16%
< 1%
5%
4%
15,082
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
54%
20%
16%
10%
1,716
Second generation
39%
21%
24%
16%
1,365
Third generation or higher
35%
22%
28%
16%
13,404
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who have completed…
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Immigrant status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
58%
22%
13%
7%
2,054
Second generation
40%
36%
15%
8%
1,572
Third generation or higher
44%
35%
14%
7%
15,197
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
51%
8%
13%
4%
25%
2,058
Second generation
36%
8%
11%
7%
38%
1,571
Third generation or higher
51%
6%
14%
8%
22%
15,197
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
44%
56%
2,056
Second generation
28%
72%
1,572
Third generation or higher
29%
71%
15,202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
68%
26%
4%
1%
1%
< 1%
2,068
Second generation
74%
19%
4%
1%
2%
< 1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
82%
15%
2%
< 1%
1%
1%
15,250
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
73%
21%
4%
2%
1%
2,068
Second generation
61%
29%
7%
3%
< 1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
69%
23%
6%
2%
< 1%
15,250
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
50%
33%
17%
< 1%
2,068
Second generation
43%
38%
19%
< 1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
46%
34%
19%
< 1%
15,250
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who pray…
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Immigrant status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
68%
17%
5%
9%
1%
2,068
Second generation
63%
18%
6%
13%
< 1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
69%
16%
5%
9%
1%
15,250
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
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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
35%
15%
11%
38%
1%
2,068
Second generation
26%
12%
9%
52%
< 1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
33%
11%
9%
46%
1%
15,250
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
53%
10%
5%
29%
3%
2,068
Second generation
41%
8%
4%
45%
2%
1,575
Third generation or higher
42%
7%
3%
46%
1%
15,250
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
66%
14%
10%
9%
1%
2,068
Second generation
60%
17%
10%
12%
1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
66%
14%
8%
11%
1%
15,250
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
50%
15%
14%
19%
2%
2,068
Second generation
45%
15%
14%
26%
1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
43%
16%
12%
28%
1%
15,250
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
43%
9%
33%
12%
2%
2,068
Second generation
37%
10%
43%
8%
1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
47%
6%
41%
4%
2%
15,250
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
30%
66%
2%
2%
2,068
Second generation
33%
65%
1%
1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
42%
56%
1%
1%
15,250
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 adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
47%
14%
9%
30%
1%
2,068
Second generation
38%
13%
11%
38%
< 1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
47%
11%
8%
32%
1%
15,250
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Interpreting scripture among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Immigrants
48%
27%
4%
15%
5%
2,068
Second generation
36%
36%
2%
21%
5%
1,575
Third generation or higher
44%
33%
3%
14%
6%
15,250
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who …in heaven
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
95%
3%
2%
2,068
Second generation
95%
3%
2%
1,575
Third generation or higher
95%
2%
3%
15,250
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Party affiliation among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…
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Immigrant status
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
25%
28%
47%
2,068
Second generation
37%
15%
47%
1,575
Third generation or higher
49%
15%
37%
15,250
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Political ideology among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
37%
29%
26%
8%
2,068
Second generation
36%
36%
23%
4%
1,575
Third generation or higher
48%
32%
15%
6%
15,250
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Views about size of government among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
26%
69%
3%
3%
2,068
Second generation
49%
47%
2%
2%
1,575
Third generation or higher
60%
34%
2%
3%
15,250
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
53%
4%
3%
2,068
Second generation
48%
48%
3%
1%
1,575
Third generation or higher
52%
42%
4%
2%
15,250
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Views about abortion among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…
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Immigrant status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Immigrants
38%
57%
5%
2,068
Second generation
50%
45%
4%
1,575
Third generation or higher
42%
54%
4%
15,250
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Views about homosexuality among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Immigrants
55%
37%
4%
4%
2,068
Second generation
62%
30%
4%
3%
1,575
Third generation or higher
49%
43%
4%
3%
15,250
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 adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Immigrants
42%
49%
9%
2,068
Second generation
53%
39%
8%
1,575
Third generation or higher
40%
53%
7%
15,250
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Immigrants
37%
56%
2%
5%
2,068
Second generation
42%
55%
1%
2%
1,575
Third generation or higher
45%
50%
2%
3%
15,250
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Views about human evolution among adults who believe in Hell by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Hell 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
24%
27%
3%
41%
5%
2,068
Second generation
27%
30%
3%
38%
3%
1,575
Third generation or higher
17%
30%
3%
45%
4%
15,250
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.