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 group
% of Asians 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
64%
24%
12%
< 1%
< 1%
147
Evangelical Protestant
72%
27%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
115
Hindu
25%
53%
16%
6%
< 1%
173
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
16%
36%
39%
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who are ages…
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Importance of religion in one's life
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
31%
38%
20%
12%
341
Somewhat important
39%
40%
14%
7%
278
Not too important
52%
32%
13%
3%
170
Not at all important
47%
41%
10%
2%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
17%
21%
30%
23%
8%
1%
341
Somewhat important
25%
24%
30%
18%
3%
1%
278
Not too important
30%
30%
25%
13%
1%
1%
170
Not at all important
35%
21%
32%
11%
1%
< 1%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
50%
50%
352
Somewhat important
55%
45%
288
Not too important
52%
48%
173
Not at all important
66%
34%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
80%
15%
5%
342
Somewhat important
68%
26%
6%
278
Not too important
58%
27%
14%
173
Not at all important
63%
32%
5%
116
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 importance of religion
% 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
Very important
32%
16%
31%
21%
291
Somewhat important
23%
17%
34%
26%
258
Not too important
17%
32%
18%
33%
150
Not at all important
18%
24%
21%
37%
104
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 importance of religion
% of Asians 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
24%
24%
30%
22%
349
Somewhat important
19%
25%
28%
28%
286
Not too important
20%
24%
33%
23%
173
Not at all important
26%
31%
20%
24%
118
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
54%
4%
8%
4%
30%
352
Somewhat important
51%
6%
3%
3%
37%
287
Not too important
44%
3%
2%
1%
50%
173
Not at all important
35%
5%
4%
1%
55%
117
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
40%
60%
351
Somewhat important
29%
71%
286
Not too important
21%
79%
173
Not at all important
18%
82%
118
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who say they…
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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
83%
11%
2%
2%
2%
< 1%
352
Somewhat important
36%
44%
12%
< 1%
6%
2%
288
Not too important
11%
21%
27%
< 1%
37%
5%
173
Not at all important
7%
8%
17%
< 1%
65%
3%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians 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
59%
32%
8%
1%
352
Somewhat important
12%
68%
20%
< 1%
288
Not too important
3%
40%
58%
< 1%
173
Not at all important
< 1%
15%
85%
< 1%
119
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 Asians by importance of religion
% of Asians 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
74%
15%
5%
5%
< 1%
352
Somewhat important
42%
21%
14%
22%
< 1%
288
Not too important
9%
7%
8%
75%
1%
173
Not at all important
4%
3%
4%
89%
< 1%
119
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 Asians by importance of religion
% of Asians 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
40%
18%
12%
29%
1%
352
Somewhat important
8%
9%
23%
60%
< 1%
288
Not too important
2%
2%
6%
90%
< 1%
173
Not at all important
< 1%
1%
2%
96%
< 1%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians 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%
12%
5%
28%
3%
352
Somewhat important
23%
11%
13%
52%
2%
288
Not too important
15%
8%
5%
69%
3%
173
Not at all important
17%
13%
2%
68%
1%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians 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
66%
17%
8%
7%
2%
352
Somewhat important
39%
18%
26%
15%
2%
288
Not too important
23%
12%
22%
42%
1%
173
Not at all important
35%
17%
11%
36%
< 1%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians 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
44%
20%
15%
19%
2%
352
Somewhat important
33%
16%
27%
23%
1%
288
Not too important
21%
16%
33%
29%
2%
173
Not at all important
32%
17%
21%
30%
< 1%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Importance of religion in one's life
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
42%
10%
38%
8%
2%
352
Somewhat important
9%
20%
51%
17%
2%
288
Not too important
4%
19%
53%
22%
1%
173
Not at all important
< 1%
24%
41%
34%
< 1%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
32%
68%
< 1%
< 1%
352
Somewhat important
20%
78%
1%
1%
288
Not too important
11%
87%
2%
< 1%
173
Not at all important
10%
89%
1%
< 1%
119
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 importance of religion
% 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
Very important
49%
17%
8%
26%
< 1%
352
Somewhat important
9%
9%
21%
60%
1%
288
Not too important
3%
1%
7%
88%
< 1%
173
Not at all important
2%
4%
1%
93%
< 1%
119
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 importance of religion
% 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
Very important
44%
29%
4%
17%
6%
352
Somewhat important
8%
27%
1%
49%
16%
288
Not too important
4%
9%
1%
76%
10%
173
Not at all important
1%
< 1%
< 1%
94%
4%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who …in heaven
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
87%
9%
5%
352
Somewhat important
69%
24%
6%
288
Not too important
28%
62%
10%
173
Not at all important
14%
82%
4%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
70%
23%
7%
352
Somewhat important
48%
40%
12%
288
Not too important
26%
67%
7%
173
Not at all important
9%
86%
5%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
30%
27%
43%
352
Somewhat important
23%
22%
56%
288
Not too important
28%
19%
53%
173
Not at all important
18%
25%
57%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
30%
37%
26%
7%
352
Somewhat important
20%
41%
36%
3%
288
Not too important
13%
39%
37%
11%
173
Not at all important
14%
31%
50%
5%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who would rather have…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
37%
60%
2%
1%
352
Somewhat important
41%
54%
2%
3%
288
Not too important
41%
54%
2%
3%
173
Not at all important
37%
58%
4%
1%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who say government aid to the poor…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
44%
49%
4%
3%
352
Somewhat important
38%
57%
3%
2%
288
Not too important
37%
53%
5%
5%
173
Not at all important
27%
69%
4%
< 1%
119
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Views about abortion among Asians by importance of religion
% 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
Very important
39%
59%
3%
352
Somewhat important
70%
26%
4%
288
Not too important
82%
12%
5%
173
Not at all important
77%
19%
4%
119
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 importance of religion
% of Asians who say homosexuality…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
53%
41%
2%
3%
352
Somewhat important
72%
21%
4%
3%
288
Not too important
82%
11%
1%
6%
173
Not at all important
88%
7%
1%
4%
119
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 Asians by importance of religion
% of Asians 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
42%
52%
6%
352
Somewhat important
67%
26%
7%
288
Not too important
81%
13%
6%
173
Not at all important
92%
6%
2%
119
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 Asians by importance of religion
% of Asians 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
39%
56%
2%
4%
352
Somewhat important
25%
70%
1%
4%
288
Not too important
32%
65%
< 1%
3%
173
Not at all important
19%
74%
4%
3%
119
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 Asians by importance of religion
% 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
Very important
22%
26%
2%
45%
5%
352
Somewhat important
54%
20%
4%
18%
4%
288
Not too important
64%
9%
8%
16%
3%
173
Not at all important
76%
6%
1%
16%
2%
119
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.