Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
22%
46%
22%
10%
588
Second generation
33%
33%
18%
16%
512
Third generation or higher
16%
32%
31%
21%
7,229
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
11%
19%
37%
23%
8%
< 1%
588
Second generation
24%
17%
24%
22%
12%
1%
512
Third generation or higher
9%
11%
27%
37%
14%
1%
7,229
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
40%
60%
603
Second generation
43%
57%
522
Third generation or higher
46%
54%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
19%
10%
12%
56%
4%
595
Second generation
43%
7%
6%
39%
5%
517
Third generation or higher
85%
6%
< 1%
4%
5%
7,264
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Immigrants
51%
22%
17%
11%
509
Second generation
40%
22%
25%
14%
458
Third generation or higher
33%
22%
30%
15%
6,429
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
52%
26%
14%
8%
600
Second generation
38%
40%
15%
7%
520
Third generation or higher
43%
36%
14%
7%
7,330
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
52%
6%
16%
5%
21%
602
Second generation
43%
6%
14%
7%
30%
520
Third generation or higher
57%
4%
14%
8%
16%
7,333
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
43%
57%
602
Second generation
33%
67%
520
Third generation or higher
29%
71%
7,332
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Immigrants
78%
20%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
603
Second generation
90%
8%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
522
Third generation or higher
89%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
82%
14%
1%
1%
2%
603
Second generation
80%
17%
3%
1%
< 1%
522
Third generation or higher
79%
18%
2%
1%
< 1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
70%
21%
9%
< 1%
603
Second generation
57%
33%
10%
< 1%
522
Third generation or higher
57%
30%
13%
1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
75%
15%
4%
5%
1%
603
Second generation
78%
15%
2%
4%
< 1%
522
Third generation or higher
79%
14%
3%
4%
1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Immigrants
54%
14%
9%
22%
< 1%
603
Second generation
44%
16%
7%
34%
< 1%
522
Third generation or higher
43%
13%
10%
34%
1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Immigrants
62%
7%
3%
25%
3%
603
Second generation
53%
6%
3%
37%
1%
522
Third generation or higher
47%
7%
3%
41%
2%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
76%
11%
7%
5%
1%
603
Second generation
73%
12%
7%
7%
1%
522
Third generation or higher
75%
12%
6%
6%
1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
61%
13%
10%
14%
2%
603
Second generation
50%
15%
13%
21%
2%
522
Third generation or higher
46%
16%
11%
25%
2%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
59%
9%
22%
7%
4%
603
Second generation
59%
7%
28%
4%
1%
522
Third generation or higher
60%
5%
31%
2%
2%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Immigrants
38%
58%
2%
2%
603
Second generation
46%
52%
1%
1%
522
Third generation or higher
51%
46%
2%
1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
68%
12%
6%
14%
1%
603
Second generation
65%
13%
8%
14%
< 1%
522
Third generation or higher
62%
12%
7%
18%
1%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
55%
27%
5%
7%
6%
603
Second generation
51%
33%
4%
10%
3%
522
Third generation or higher
55%
29%
4%
8%
4%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Immigrants
89%
5%
6%
603
Second generation
91%
4%
5%
522
Third generation or higher
88%
6%
7%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Immigrants
77%
14%
9%
603
Second generation
81%
12%
7%
522
Third generation or higher
83%
10%
7%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
29%
29%
42%
603
Second generation
49%
15%
36%
522
Third generation or higher
60%
14%
26%
7,359
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Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Immigrant status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
42%
27%
22%
8%
603
Second generation
47%
27%
20%
5%
522
Third generation or higher
57%
27%
11%
6%
7,359
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 Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
33%
59%
4%
4%
603
Second generation
58%
38%
2%
2%
522
Third generation or higher
68%
26%
3%
3%
7,359
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Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Immigrants
42%
50%
5%
3%
603
Second generation
52%
45%
1%
1%
522
Third generation or higher
58%
36%
4%
2%
7,359
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Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who say abortion should be…
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Immigrant status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
30%
65%
5%
603
Second generation
40%
57%
3%
522
Third generation or higher
32%
64%
4%
7,359
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Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Immigrants
35%
55%
5%
5%
603
Second generation
47%
44%
5%
5%
522
Third generation or higher
35%
56%
5%
4%
7,359
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Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Immigrants
26%
65%
9%
603
Second generation
37%
54%
9%
522
Third generation or higher
27%
65%
7%
7,359
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Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Immigrants
37%
54%
2%
6%
603
Second generation
45%
49%
2%
3%
522
Third generation or higher
50%
44%
3%
3%
7,359
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Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants by immigrant status
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
14%
25%
3%
54%
5%
603
Second generation
12%
28%
2%
55%
3%
522
Third generation or higher
10%
25%
2%
58%
5%
7,359
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