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Attendance at religious services among Asians by religious group
% of Asians who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
40%
42%
18%
< 1%
147
Evangelical Protestant
60%
34%
6%
< 1%
115
Hindu
17%
63%
19%
1%
173
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
3%
29%
67%
< 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 religious attendance
% of Asians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
34%
19%
14%
250
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
42%
13%
5%
368
Seldom/never
45%
34%
16%
5%
290
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
17%
30%
25%
8%
< 1%
250
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
23%
32%
14%
3%
< 1%
368
Seldom/never
26%
28%
25%
17%
2%
1%
290
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
49%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
54%
46%
376
Seldom/never
58%
42%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
17%
5%
252
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
73%
22%
5%
369
Seldom/never
59%
30%
11%
288
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 religious attendance
% 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 once a week
26%
16%
36%
22%
222
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
18%
29%
28%
325
Seldom/never
22%
27%
21%
30%
258
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
23%
32%
25%
260
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
20%
27%
27%
26%
374
Seldom/never
25%
25%
29%
22%
292
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
2%
5%
4%
31%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
47%
6%
5%
1%
41%
375
Seldom/never
41%
5%
5%
3%
45%
293
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
63%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
69%
374
Seldom/never
22%
78%
293
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 Asians by religious attendance
% of Asians who say they…
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Attendance at religious services
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
At least once a week
79%
14%
4%
1%
2%
< 1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
31%
13%
1%
11%
3%
376
Seldom/never
19%
18%
17%
1%
42%
3%
295
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 religious attendance
% 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 once a week
83%
15%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
49%
18%
5%
< 1%
376
Seldom/never
8%
18%
35%
37%
1%
295
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Frequency of prayer among Asians by religious attendance
% of Asians who pray…
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Attendance at religious services
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
16%
3%
5%
1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
16%
13%
27%
< 1%
376
Seldom/never
14%
8%
6%
72%
< 1%
295
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Asians by religious attendance
% 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 once a week
53%
16%
9%
22%
< 1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
12%
24%
58%
< 1%
376
Seldom/never
4%
2%
2%
93%
< 1%
295
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 religious attendance
% 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 once a week
56%
9%
4%
28%
3%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
25%
10%
11%
52%
2%
376
Seldom/never
19%
13%
4%
62%
2%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
16%
6%
7%
3%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
18%
24%
16%
2%
376
Seldom/never
34%
14%
16%
35%
1%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
23%
13%
20%
3%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
17%
27%
20%
1%
376
Seldom/never
29%
15%
24%
32%
< 1%
295
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Asians by religious attendance
% of Asians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Attendance at religious services
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
9%
36%
7%
3%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
16%
50%
19%
1%
376
Seldom/never
5%
23%
46%
24%
2%
295
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 religious attendance
% 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 once a week
34%
65%
< 1%
< 1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
81%
1%
< 1%
376
Seldom/never
14%
84%
1%
1%
295
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 religious attendance
% 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 once a week
56%
15%
6%
23%
1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
13%
9%
19%
58%
< 1%
376
Seldom/never
4%
5%
4%
87%
< 1%
295
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 religious attendance
% 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 once a week
47%
31%
3%
14%
5%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
12%
25%
1%
48%
14%
376
Seldom/never
6%
7%
2%
79%
6%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
9%
6%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
65%
28%
7%
376
Seldom/never
33%
62%
6%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
24%
9%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
42%
10%
376
Seldom/never
26%
67%
7%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
27%
40%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
22%
55%
376
Seldom/never
24%
23%
53%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
41%
23%
6%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
23%
37%
33%
7%
376
Seldom/never
14%
36%
46%
5%
295
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 religious attendance
% of Asians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
61%
3%
1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
39%
56%
1%
3%
376
Seldom/never
42%
53%
4%
1%
295
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Views about government aid to the poor among Asians by religious attendance
% 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 once a week
42%
54%
3%
1%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
41%
52%
4%
3%
376
Seldom/never
33%
60%
4%
3%
295
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Views about abortion among Asians by religious attendance
% 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 once a week
39%
57%
4%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
64%
33%
3%
376
Seldom/never
78%
17%
5%
295
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Views about homosexuality among Asians by religious attendance
% 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 once a week
48%
45%
3%
4%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
71%
22%
3%
4%
376
Seldom/never
85%
12%
< 1%
3%
295
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Views about same-sex marriage among Asians by religious attendance
% of Asians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
61%
3%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
65%
25%
9%
376
Seldom/never
85%
11%
3%
295
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Views about environmental regulation among Asians by religious attendance
% 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 once a week
34%
61%
2%
3%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
28%
67%
1%
4%
376
Seldom/never
30%
65%
2%
3%
295
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Views about human evolution among Asians by religious attendance
% 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 once a week
19%
25%
3%
48%
5%
262
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
18%
5%
22%
3%
376
Seldom/never
64%
13%
3%
16%
3%
295
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.