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Frequency of prayer among Asians by religious group
% of Asians who pray…
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Religious tradition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Catholic
64%
18%
2%
16%
< 1%
147
Evangelical Protestant
72%
18%
5%
5%
< 1%
115
Hindu
49%
15%
12%
24%
< 1%
173
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
10%
7%
8%
74%
1%
263
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
29%
42%
18%
11%
380
Weekly
41%
36%
18%
4%
134
Seldom/never
53%
33%
11%
3%
313
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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At least daily
17%
19%
35%
22%
7%
1%
380
Weekly
25%
22%
30%
20%
2%
< 1%
134
Seldom/never
34%
27%
25%
13%
1%
< 1%
313
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
46%
54%
393
Weekly
49%
51%
138
Seldom/never
65%
35%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
75%
20%
5%
384
Weekly
70%
20%
10%
135
Seldom/never
60%
31%
9%
311
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
31%
18%
29%
22%
335
Weekly
22%
15%
30%
33%
114
Seldom/never
17%
28%
25%
29%
280
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
24%
22%
31%
23%
390
Weekly
13%
31%
30%
26%
137
Seldom/never
23%
30%
26%
22%
316
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least daily
56%
6%
6%
4%
28%
393
Weekly
48%
6%
7%
< 1%
38%
138
Seldom/never
38%
4%
3%
1%
55%
316
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
37%
63%
391
Weekly
33%
67%
138
Seldom/never
21%
79%
317
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
63%
30%
4%
1%
1%
393
Weekly
40%
47%
10%
3%
< 1%
138
Seldom/never
5%
19%
41%
35%
< 1%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
46%
43%
11%
< 1%
393
Weekly
30%
51%
18%
1%
138
Seldom/never
4%
32%
64%
< 1%
319
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
33%
17%
14%
36%
< 1%
393
Weekly
18%
8%
19%
55%
< 1%
138
Seldom/never
1%
2%
5%
91%
< 1%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
52%
8%
7%
30%
3%
393
Weekly
27%
18%
12%
43%
< 1%
138
Seldom/never
12%
11%
5%
71%
2%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
65%
15%
12%
6%
2%
393
Weekly
45%
23%
18%
13%
< 1%
138
Seldom/never
25%
16%
17%
40%
1%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
47%
16%
17%
18%
2%
393
Weekly
27%
26%
25%
22%
< 1%
138
Seldom/never
27%
14%
26%
31%
1%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
36%
10%
40%
11%
3%
393
Weekly
15%
23%
51%
10%
1%
138
Seldom/never
2%
22%
49%
27%
1%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
29%
71%
< 1%
< 1%
393
Weekly
20%
80%
< 1%
< 1%
138
Seldom/never
12%
86%
2%
< 1%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
41%
13%
12%
33%
1%
393
Weekly
16%
13%
17%
53%
< 1%
138
Seldom/never
4%
4%
6%
87%
< 1%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
37%
27%
4%
24%
8%
393
Weekly
12%
37%
2%
42%
8%
138
Seldom/never
3%
6%
< 1%
82%
9%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least daily
82%
13%
5%
393
Weekly
76%
18%
6%
138
Seldom/never
28%
64%
8%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least daily
62%
29%
9%
393
Weekly
60%
31%
10%
138
Seldom/never
24%
69%
7%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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At least daily
28%
25%
46%
393
Weekly
30%
20%
50%
138
Seldom/never
23%
22%
55%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
29%
36%
30%
5%
393
Weekly
19%
47%
31%
3%
138
Seldom/never
15%
34%
42%
9%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who would rather have…
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Frequency of prayer
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
37%
59%
3%
2%
393
Weekly
45%
53%
< 1%
1%
138
Seldom/never
41%
55%
3%
2%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
43%
51%
5%
1%
393
Weekly
41%
55%
1%
3%
138
Seldom/never
31%
62%
3%
3%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
47%
51%
2%
393
Weekly
61%
34%
5%
138
Seldom/never
78%
17%
5%
319
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 Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
56%
40%
2%
2%
393
Weekly
67%
22%
5%
6%
138
Seldom/never
83%
12%
1%
4%
319
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Views about same-sex marriage among Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
46%
48%
6%
393
Weekly
62%
27%
11%
138
Seldom/never
84%
13%
3%
319
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Views about environmental regulation among Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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 daily
33%
61%
2%
4%
393
Weekly
36%
62%
< 1%
1%
138
Seldom/never
26%
69%
2%
3%
319
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Views about human evolution among Asians by frequency of prayer
% of Asians 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
At least daily
27%
23%
4%
41%
5%
393
Weekly
49%
24%
2%
23%
2%
138
Seldom/never
68%
11%
4%
14%
2%
319
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