Importance of religion in one's life among second generation immigrants
% of second generation immigrants who say religion is…
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Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
28%
14%
14%
1%
3,395
2007
50%
31%
10%
8%
1%
3,018
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 second generation immigrants by religious group
% of second generation immigrants who say religion is…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
55%
34%
8%
2%
< 1%
1,028
Evangelical Protestant
80%
17%
3%
1%
< 1%
522
Jewish
36%
35%
15%
13%
1%
199
Mainline Protestant
45%
42%
10%
3%
< 1%
406
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
8%
21%
28%
41%
2%
845
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
28%
29%
19%
24%
1,468
Somewhat important
45%
26%
15%
14%
900
Not too important
48%
24%
14%
14%
432
Not at all important
43%
28%
13%
16%
495
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
20%
14%
23%
23%
16%
4%
1,468
Somewhat important
35%
16%
20%
18%
9%
2%
900
Not too important
39%
13%
20%
17%
7%
2%
432
Not at all important
31%
17%
22%
17%
10%
2%
495
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
42%
58%
1,512
Somewhat important
47%
53%
915
Not too important
52%
48%
435
Not at all important
68%
32%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
48%
8%
5%
36%
4%
1,486
Somewhat important
47%
4%
10%
35%
4%
905
Not too important
52%
3%
14%
26%
5%
429
Not at all important
53%
4%
11%
27%
5%
494
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Very important
40%
21%
24%
16%
1,264
Somewhat important
33%
21%
27%
19%
805
Not too important
29%
21%
25%
25%
385
Not at all important
29%
19%
27%
26%
448
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who have completed…
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Importance of religion in one's life
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
40%
35%
16%
10%
1,510
Somewhat important
37%
33%
18%
12%
914
Not too important
31%
38%
20%
12%
434
Not at all important
31%
34%
22%
12%
501
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
43%
6%
12%
11%
29%
1,506
Somewhat important
33%
11%
9%
5%
42%
909
Not too important
31%
9%
7%
4%
49%
433
Not at all important
28%
10%
8%
3%
50%
500
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
28%
72%
1,507
Somewhat important
23%
77%
913
Not too important
19%
81%
434
Not at all important
14%
86%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who say they…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
86%
11%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1,512
Somewhat important
48%
35%
10%
1%
4%
1%
915
Not too important
16%
27%
21%
1%
30%
4%
435
Not at all important
14%
11%
12%
1%
56%
6%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who attend religious services…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
60%
28%
11%
< 1%
1,512
Somewhat important
13%
58%
29%
< 1%
915
Not too important
3%
36%
61%
< 1%
435
Not at all important
1%
13%
86%
< 1%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who pray…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
79%
13%
3%
5%
1%
1,512
Somewhat important
38%
26%
13%
22%
1%
915
Not too important
13%
12%
9%
66%
< 1%
435
Not at all important
10%
4%
3%
82%
1%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who attend prayer group…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
36%
13%
9%
42%
< 1%
1,512
Somewhat important
7%
10%
9%
74%
< 1%
915
Not too important
3%
2%
4%
91%
< 1%
435
Not at all important
2%
< 1%
2%
96%
< 1%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who meditate…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
52%
8%
3%
35%
2%
1,512
Somewhat important
30%
10%
6%
54%
< 1%
915
Not too important
23%
13%
6%
58%
1%
435
Not at all important
22%
8%
5%
65%
1%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
72%
12%
6%
8%
1%
1,512
Somewhat important
42%
22%
14%
21%
1%
915
Not too important
35%
17%
15%
32%
1%
435
Not at all important
37%
14%
8%
39%
2%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
50%
14%
11%
23%
2%
1,512
Somewhat important
44%
17%
14%
24%
< 1%
915
Not too important
45%
14%
15%
24%
2%
435
Not at all important
46%
15%
14%
25%
1%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Very important
51%
8%
33%
5%
3%
1,512
Somewhat important
11%
19%
60%
11%
1%
915
Not too important
3%
21%
57%
16%
2%
435
Not at all important
1%
20%
50%
26%
3%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Very important
39%
59%
1%
2%
1,512
Somewhat important
23%
76%
1%
1%
915
Not too important
13%
85%
1%
< 1%
435
Not at all important
15%
84%
1%
< 1%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who read scripture…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
52%
13%
9%
26%
1%
1,512
Somewhat important
12%
15%
11%
62%
< 1%
915
Not too important
6%
4%
7%
83%
< 1%
435
Not at all important
4%
3%
4%
89%
< 1%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Very important
41%
37%
4%
13%
6%
1,512
Somewhat important
12%
32%
1%
46%
9%
915
Not too important
4%
13%
< 1%
77%
6%
435
Not at all important
3%
4%
< 1%
90%
2%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
88%
7%
5%
1,512
Somewhat important
72%
19%
9%
915
Not too important
37%
54%
10%
435
Not at all important
20%
76%
4%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
70%
23%
7%
1,512
Somewhat important
52%
40%
8%
915
Not too important
25%
66%
9%
435
Not at all important
11%
84%
5%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
38%
16%
45%
1,512
Somewhat important
31%
17%
53%
915
Not too important
24%
17%
59%
435
Not at all important
18%
16%
65%
502
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Political ideology among second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
42%
34%
20%
5%
1,512
Somewhat important
24%
40%
32%
4%
915
Not too important
18%
36%
42%
4%
435
Not at all important
12%
30%
52%
6%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
50%
45%
3%
3%
1,512
Somewhat important
48%
47%
3%
3%
915
Not too important
49%
46%
3%
2%
435
Not at all important
48%
46%
3%
4%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Very important
45%
49%
3%
2%
1,512
Somewhat important
43%
52%
3%
1%
915
Not too important
34%
60%
5%
1%
435
Not at all important
32%
62%
4%
2%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
42%
54%
4%
1,512
Somewhat important
71%
25%
4%
915
Not too important
83%
14%
3%
435
Not at all important
87%
11%
2%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
55%
36%
5%
5%
1,512
Somewhat important
82%
12%
4%
3%
915
Not too important
88%
7%
2%
3%
435
Not at all important
88%
8%
2%
2%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who …same-sex marriage
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
46%
45%
10%
1,512
Somewhat important
73%
19%
8%
915
Not too important
82%
14%
4%
435
Not at all important
88%
8%
4%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
41%
54%
2%
3%
1,512
Somewhat important
36%
62%
1%
1%
915
Not too important
26%
71%
2%
1%
435
Not at all important
20%
76%
2%
2%
502
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 second generation immigrants by importance of religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Very important
18%
30%
4%
44%
5%
1,512
Somewhat important
46%
27%
4%
20%
3%
915
Not too important
74%
10%
4%
11%
2%
435
Not at all important
77%
10%
3%
9%
1%
502
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.