Immigrant status among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group
% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…
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Religious tradition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
26%
15%
59%
6,019
Evangelical Protestant
9%
7%
84%
7,356
Historically Black Protestant
7%
3%
90%
1,723
Jehovah's Witness
14%
8%
78%
124
Jewish
17%
18%
66%
285
Mainline Protestant
6%
6%
87%
4,636
Mormon
8%
6%
86%
620
Muslim
64%
19%
17%
196
Orthodox Christian
37%
27%
36%
138
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
12%
10%
78%
2,373
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 adults who believe in Heaven by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
21%
46%
22%
10%
2,581
Second generation
37%
28%
17%
18%
2,100
Third generation or higher
19%
32%
29%
20%
18,893
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 Heaven by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
12%
18%
38%
25%
7%
< 1%
2,581
Second generation
28%
14%
23%
21%
12%
2%
2,100
Third generation or higher
12%
12%
27%
35%
13%
1%
18,893
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 Heaven by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
47%
53%
2,628
Second generation
44%
56%
2,147
Third generation or higher
45%
55%
19,222
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
16%
9%
15%
58%
2%
2,606
Second generation
46%
7%
7%
36%
4%
2,120
Third generation or higher
76%
15%
< 1%
5%
4%
18,990
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 Heaven by immigrant status
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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
52%
20%
17%
11%
2,193
Second generation
37%
21%
24%
17%
1,842
Third generation or higher
34%
21%
28%
17%
16,842
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven who have completed…
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Immigrant status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
56%
22%
13%
8%
2,610
Second generation
40%
35%
16%
9%
2,145
Third generation or higher
43%
34%
15%
8%
19,153
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 Heaven 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%
24%
2,616
Second generation
37%
8%
11%
8%
36%
2,139
Third generation or higher
51%
6%
13%
8%
22%
19,145
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 Heaven by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
43%
57%
2,613
Second generation
26%
74%
2,142
Third generation or higher
29%
71%
19,161
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
66%
27%
4%
1%
1%
< 1%
2,628
Second generation
73%
20%
4%
1%
2%
< 1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
78%
18%
2%
1%
1%
1%
19,222
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 believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
70%
23%
4%
2%
1%
2,628
Second generation
58%
30%
8%
4%
< 1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
65%
26%
7%
2%
< 1%
19,222
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
49%
34%
17%
< 1%
2,628
Second generation
40%
39%
20%
< 1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
43%
36%
21%
1%
19,222
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven who pray…
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Immigrant status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
67%
16%
6%
10%
1%
2,628
Second generation
62%
19%
6%
12%
< 1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
66%
18%
5%
10%
1%
19,222
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 Heaven 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
34%
14%
11%
40%
1%
2,628
Second generation
23%
11%
9%
57%
< 1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
29%
11%
9%
50%
1%
19,222
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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%
9%
5%
30%
3%
2,628
Second generation
42%
9%
4%
44%
1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
42%
8%
4%
46%
1%
19,222
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 adults who believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
65%
14%
10%
10%
2%
2,628
Second generation
60%
16%
10%
13%
1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
64%
15%
9%
11%
1%
19,222
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
49%
15%
14%
20%
2%
2,628
Second generation
47%
15%
12%
25%
1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
42%
16%
13%
27%
1%
19,222
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 believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
40%
10%
35%
12%
2%
2,628
Second generation
34%
11%
45%
8%
2%
2,147
Third generation or higher
42%
7%
44%
5%
2%
19,222
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 believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
29%
67%
2%
2%
2,628
Second generation
31%
68%
1%
1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
39%
59%
1%
1%
19,222
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
44%
13%
9%
33%
1%
2,628
Second generation
36%
13%
9%
41%
< 1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
43%
12%
9%
36%
1%
19,222
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 believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
46%
27%
4%
18%
6%
2,628
Second generation
31%
37%
3%
24%
6%
2,147
Third generation or higher
38%
34%
3%
18%
6%
19,222
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 believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
75%
19%
6%
2,628
Second generation
71%
23%
5%
2,147
Third generation or higher
77%
17%
5%
19,222
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 adults who believe in Heaven by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
25%
28%
47%
2,628
Second generation
36%
16%
48%
2,147
Third generation or higher
46%
15%
39%
19,222
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 believe in Heaven by immigrant status
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Immigrant status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
34%
31%
27%
8%
2,628
Second generation
35%
37%
24%
4%
2,147
Third generation or higher
44%
33%
17%
6%
19,222
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 believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
27%
67%
3%
3%
2,628
Second generation
49%
46%
3%
2%
2,147
Third generation or higher
58%
36%
2%
4%
19,222
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in Heaven 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
39%
54%
4%
3%
2,628
Second generation
46%
49%
3%
1%
2,147
Third generation or higher
50%
45%
4%
2%
19,222
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Views about abortion among adults who believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
41%
54%
5%
2,628
Second generation
53%
43%
4%
2,147
Third generation or higher
46%
50%
4%
19,222
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Views about homosexuality among adults who believe in Heaven by immigrant status
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Immigrants
59%
33%
4%
4%
2,628
Second generation
65%
27%
4%
4%
2,147
Third generation or higher
54%
38%
4%
3%
19,222
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 Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Immigrants
46%
45%
9%
2,628
Second generation
57%
35%
8%
2,147
Third generation or higher
45%
48%
8%
19,222
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who believe in Heaven by immigrant status
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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
35%
57%
2%
6%
2,628
Second generation
40%
56%
2%
2%
2,147
Third generation or higher
43%
52%
2%
3%
19,222
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Views about human evolution among adults who believe in Heaven by immigrant status
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
25%
27%
3%
39%
5%
2,628
Second generation
29%
30%
3%
35%
4%
2,147
Third generation or higher
20%
31%
3%
42%
4%
19,222
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.