Age distribution among Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
23%
34%
26%
17%
309
Second generation
26%
26%
22%
26%
401
Third generation or higher
14%
29%
29%
27%
5,193
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Immigrant status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
16%
16%
25%
31%
10%
2%
309
Second generation
20%
10%
22%
28%
16%
4%
401
Third generation or higher
9%
10%
25%
37%
18%
2%
5,193
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
41%
59%
317
Second generation
45%
55%
406
Third generation or higher
45%
55%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
44%
11%
10%
33%
2%
310
Second generation
63%
3%
7%
21%
6%
401
Third generation or higher
92%
3%
< 1%
2%
3%
5,229
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.
Income distribution among Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
38%
15%
22%
24%
257
Second generation
31%
18%
25%
26%
342
Third generation or higher
27%
20%
29%
23%
4,577
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who have completed…
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Immigrant status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
41%
28%
18%
14%
312
Second generation
32%
33%
21%
14%
406
Third generation or higher
36%
30%
19%
14%
5,274
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
56%
6%
9%
5%
25%
313
Second generation
46%
8%
11%
10%
24%
405
Third generation or higher
56%
5%
13%
9%
17%
5,269
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Immigrant status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
38%
62%
313
Second generation
20%
80%
406
Third generation or higher
25%
75%
5,283
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who say they…
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Immigrant status
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Immigrants
64%
26%
8%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
317
Second generation
64%
27%
6%
1%
1%
1%
406
Third generation or higher
67%
25%
4%
1%
2%
1%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
58%
27%
9%
5%
1%
317
Second generation
45%
42%
10%
3%
< 1%
406
Third generation or higher
53%
34%
10%
2%
1%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who attend religious services…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
39%
35%
25%
1%
317
Second generation
32%
46%
22%
< 1%
406
Third generation or higher
32%
43%
24%
< 1%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who pray…
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Immigrant status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
60%
18%
6%
15%
1%
317
Second generation
52%
23%
8%
16%
1%
406
Third generation or higher
54%
23%
7%
15%
1%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who attend prayer group…
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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
25%
12%
9%
54%
1%
317
Second generation
16%
12%
12%
60%
1%
406
Third generation or higher
19%
10%
9%
62%
1%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who meditate…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
44%
7%
6%
40%
3%
317
Second generation
40%
7%
5%
46%
2%
406
Third generation or higher
35%
10%
5%
49%
2%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
59%
16%
8%
14%
2%
317
Second generation
54%
19%
11%
16%
< 1%
406
Third generation or higher
56%
18%
11%
13%
2%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
47%
19%
15%
19%
1%
317
Second generation
44%
14%
17%
25%
1%
406
Third generation or higher
42%
17%
14%
25%
2%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
29%
8%
51%
10%
2%
317
Second generation
28%
11%
52%
6%
4%
406
Third generation or higher
30%
10%
52%
6%
2%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
26%
70%
2%
1%
317
Second generation
32%
66%
2%
< 1%
406
Third generation or higher
33%
65%
1%
1%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
40%
11%
13%
35%
1%
317
Second generation
25%
14%
12%
48%
1%
406
Third generation or higher
30%
13%
12%
44%
1%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
31%
31%
3%
25%
9%
317
Second generation
19%
38%
1%
33%
10%
406
Third generation or higher
24%
36%
3%
28%
9%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who …in heaven
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
75%
20%
5%
317
Second generation
75%
16%
9%
406
Third generation or higher
81%
11%
8%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who …in hell
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
59%
31%
10%
317
Second generation
52%
38%
10%
406
Third generation or higher
61%
29%
10%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
31%
22%
47%
317
Second generation
38%
18%
44%
406
Third generation or higher
46%
15%
39%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Immigrant status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
29%
35%
26%
9%
317
Second generation
29%
40%
25%
6%
406
Third generation or higher
39%
38%
19%
5%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
36%
56%
3%
4%
317
Second generation
55%
40%
2%
2%
406
Third generation or higher
61%
31%
4%
4%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
41%
53%
5%
2%
317
Second generation
44%
49%
5%
2%
406
Third generation or higher
49%
45%
4%
2%
5,296
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
55%
41%
5%
317
Second generation
64%
32%
4%
406
Third generation or higher
61%
35%
4%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who say homosexuality…
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Immigrant status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
62%
29%
4%
5%
317
Second generation
74%
18%
5%
3%
406
Third generation or higher
66%
26%
5%
3%
5,296
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline Protestants who …same-sex marriage
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Immigrant status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
50%
39%
10%
317
Second generation
69%
24%
7%
406
Third generation or higher
57%
35%
8%
5,296
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 Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
28%
64%
4%
4%
317
Second generation
36%
60%
1%
3%
406
Third generation or higher
40%
55%
2%
3%
5,296
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Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants by immigrant status
% of Mainline 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
24%
30%
6%
33%
8%
317
Second generation
34%
33%
6%
24%
2%
406
Third generation or higher
28%
31%
5%
30%
5%
5,296
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