Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Catholic63%3%3%30%2%783
Evangelical Protestant77%5%3%12%3%498
Historically Black Protestant1%91%< 1%6%2%127
Jewish99%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%126
Mainline Protestant90%1%2%4%2%629
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")68%7%8%14%3%807
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

Racial and ethnic composition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
White19%37%28%16%2,334
Black30%38%23%8%220
Asian34%45%15%6%152
Latino41%39%16%5%342
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.

Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
White11%13%31%33%10%1%2,334
Black20%19%30%25%6%< 1%220
Asian18%28%34%16%4%< 1%152
Latino28%21%30%18%2%< 1%342
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.

Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionMenWomenSample size
White52%48%2,363
Black48%52%225
Asian53%47%155
Latino51%49%347
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.

Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
White5%7%88%2,349
Black9%6%86%217
Asian80%16%4%151
Latino53%26%21%337
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.

Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have a household income of…

Racial and ethnic compositionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
White24%18%33%25%2,122
Black51%15%20%15%209
Asian21%17%30%32%142
Latino54%24%14%8%306
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.

Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

Racial and ethnic compositionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
White35%31%21%14%2,355
Black51%31%9%8%223
Asian20%16%28%35%155
Latino60%25%10%5%345
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.

Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
White54%8%11%5%22%2,358
Black28%5%14%6%47%225
Asian47%7%2%3%41%154
Latino37%13%12%1%38%345
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.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionParentsNon-parentsSample size
White28%72%2,361
Black33%67%225
Asian23%77%155
Latino41%59%345
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they…

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieve 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
White46%32%8%1%10%3%2,363
Black73%21%4%< 1%1%< 1%225
Asian30%31%15%1%20%3%155
Latino49%34%9%1%6%1%347
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.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say religion is…

Racial and ethnic compositionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
White27%41%19%12%1%2,363
Black60%26%9%5%< 1%225
Asian18%46%26%10%< 1%155
Latino40%38%13%8%< 1%347
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.

Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend religious services…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White16%44%39%< 1%2,363
Black22%51%27%< 1%225
Asian10%60%30%< 1%155
Latino20%51%28%1%347
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.

Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White31%24%10%34%1%2,363
Black51%26%6%14%2%225
Asian31%15%18%36%< 1%155
Latino36%23%15%25%< 1%347
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.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend prayer group…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White6%5%9%79%< 1%2,363
Black19%11%16%55%< 1%225
Asian6%10%24%60%< 1%155
Latino10%9%18%62%< 1%347
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.

Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who meditate…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White17%8%10%64%1%2,363
Black24%11%13%52%1%225
Asian16%8%15%56%5%155
Latino28%11%16%43%2%347
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.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White28%19%28%26%< 1%2,363
Black21%14%27%37%1%225
Asian11%13%56%19%1%155
Latino30%16%32%21%1%347
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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Racial and ethnic compositionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
White17%13%59%10%1%2,363
Black25%9%55%8%2%225
Asian8%8%53%29%3%155
Latino21%13%48%17%1%347
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.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

Racial and ethnic compositionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White29%70%1%< 1%2,363
Black26%72%1%1%225
Asian17%80%2%1%155
Latino17%81%< 1%2%347
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.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who read scripture…

Racial and ethnic compositionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
White10%9%13%68%< 1%2,363
Black23%21%17%39%1%225
Asian9%6%23%62%< 1%155
Latino15%14%20%51%< 1%347
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.

Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Racial and ethnic compositionWord 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
White15%31%2%45%8%2,363
Black40%27%3%26%4%225
Asian7%21%4%59%9%155
Latino32%26%4%34%5%347
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.

Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
White68%24%8%2,363
Black84%11%5%225
Asian59%36%6%155
Latino71%22%7%347
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.

Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

Racial and ethnic compositionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
White51%41%8%2,363
Black69%24%7%225
Asian41%49%10%155
Latino58%35%7%347
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Racial and ethnic compositionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
White42%15%43%2,363
Black12%9%79%225
Asian23%20%56%155
Latino22%21%57%347
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.

Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Racial and ethnic compositionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
White30%39%26%4%2,363
Black29%35%29%7%225
Asian19%40%39%2%155
Latino22%42%29%7%347
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.

Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Racial and ethnic compositionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
White58%36%3%4%2,363
Black21%74%1%3%225
Asian46%50%2%2%155
Latino26%67%4%3%347
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.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Racial and ethnic compositionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White46%50%3%1%2,363
Black26%66%6%2%225
Asian44%51%1%4%155
Latino38%57%4%2%347
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.

Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say abortion should be…

Racial and ethnic compositionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
White66%30%3%2,363
Black63%30%8%225
Asian74%24%2%155
Latino49%47%4%347
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.

Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

Racial and ethnic compositionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
White75%20%2%2%2,363
Black58%32%6%5%225
Asian73%17%3%6%155
Latino76%17%3%4%347
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.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Racial and ethnic compositionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
White66%27%6%2,363
Black49%42%9%225
Asian66%25%9%155
Latino66%27%7%347
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.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

Racial and ethnic compositionStricter 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
White37%59%3%2%2,363
Black32%63%2%3%225
Asian26%66%1%8%155
Latino36%61%1%2%347
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.

Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by race/ethnicity

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say humans…

Racial and ethnic compositionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
White43%27%5%22%3%2,363
Black29%31%3%34%4%225
Asian57%16%3%19%5%155
Latino40%25%2%28%4%347
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.