Importance of religion in one's life among third generation immigrants or higher

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201454%24%11%11%1%27,244
200756%27%9%7%1%28,997
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Importance of religion in one's life among third generation immigrants or higher by religious group

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Buddhist34%35%17%10%3%163
Catholic54%34%9%2%< 1%4,670
Evangelical Protestant79%18%2%1%< 1%7,359
Historically Black Protestant86%12%1%1%< 1%1,697
Jehovah's Witness89%9%1%< 1%1%170
Jewish33%36%21%9%< 1%567
Mainline Protestant53%34%10%2%1%5,296
Mormon83%12%4%1%< 1%572
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")12%22%26%39%1%5,780
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important15%30%31%23%14,440
Somewhat important22%35%28%15%6,286
Not too important30%36%23%12%2,877
Not at all important31%36%21%12%2,973
Don't know13%30%27%30%185
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Generational cohort among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important9%11%26%37%16%2%14,440
Somewhat important14%15%28%33%9%1%6,286
Not too important19%18%29%27%7%1%2,877
Not at all important19%21%28%25%7%< 1%2,973
Don't know6%13%24%36%19%1%185
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important42%58%14,750
Somewhat important52%48%6,370
Not too important57%43%2,910
Not at all important62%38%3,015
Don't know56%44%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important73%18%< 1%5%4%14,538
Somewhat important82%9%< 1%5%4%6,296
Not too important86%5%1%4%3%2,884
Not at all important87%4%< 1%5%4%2,969
Don't know84%8%< 1%2%6%183
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Income distribution among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important35%21%28%16%12,732
Somewhat important31%20%28%21%5,705
Not too important26%20%30%24%2,639
Not at all important26%19%30%26%2,754
Don't know44%17%29%10%132
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Educational distribution among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important42%34%15%9%14,694
Somewhat important40%33%17%10%6,353
Not too important33%34%21%13%2,901
Not at all important31%32%22%15%3,007
Don't know37%34%19%10%190
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Marital status among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important54%4%14%9%18%14,682
Somewhat important47%10%13%5%25%6,351
Not too important44%9%11%3%33%2,901
Not at all important39%12%12%3%33%3,004
Don't know47%5%14%10%23%188
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important28%72%14,702
Somewhat important28%72%6,352
Not too important25%75%2,903
Not at all important23%77%3,003
Don't know17%83%196
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Very important91%7%1%1%< 1%< 1%14,750
Somewhat important52%37%6%1%3%2%6,370
Not too important19%37%18%< 1%18%7%2,910
Not at all important13%13%10%1%56%8%3,015
Don't know58%16%4%6%7%9%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important60%28%11%1%14,750
Somewhat important12%54%33%< 1%6,370
Not too important2%33%65%< 1%2,910
Not at all important2%9%89%< 1%3,015
Don't know23%20%41%16%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important83%12%2%2%1%14,750
Somewhat important36%30%12%21%1%6,370
Not too important12%13%11%63%< 1%2,910
Not at all important8%4%3%84%< 1%3,015
Don't know51%14%5%17%14%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important42%13%10%34%1%14,750
Somewhat important6%7%8%79%< 1%6,370
Not too important1%2%2%95%< 1%2,910
Not at all important2%1%1%96%< 1%3,015
Don't know15%6%10%56%13%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important52%7%3%36%2%14,750
Somewhat important27%10%5%58%1%6,370
Not too important20%10%6%63%1%2,910
Not at all important24%8%5%63%1%3,015
Don't know49%9%3%27%13%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important78%11%5%5%1%14,750
Somewhat important41%22%15%21%1%6,370
Not too important32%18%15%35%1%2,910
Not at all important35%14%9%40%2%3,015
Don't know61%9%6%13%10%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important48%16%11%24%2%14,750
Somewhat important38%17%15%29%1%6,370
Not too important41%18%15%25%1%2,910
Not at all important49%15%12%24%< 1%3,015
Don't know46%15%6%20%13%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important57%6%32%3%3%14,750
Somewhat important13%13%64%8%2%6,370
Not too important3%18%64%14%2%2,910
Not at all important2%18%58%21%2%3,015
Don't know22%10%42%5%22%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important45%52%2%1%14,750
Somewhat important28%71%1%1%6,370
Not too important22%76%1%< 1%2,910
Not at all important18%80%1%1%3,015
Don't know31%61%2%6%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important60%12%8%19%1%14,750
Somewhat important12%11%13%64%< 1%6,370
Not too important4%5%5%86%< 1%2,910
Not at all important4%2%3%90%< 1%3,015
Don't know28%6%8%43%14%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Very important49%32%4%10%6%14,750
Somewhat important15%35%1%39%9%6,370
Not too important5%14%< 1%74%8%2,910
Not at all important2%4%< 1%89%5%3,015
Don't know22%13%7%37%21%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important88%6%6%14,750
Somewhat important77%15%8%6,370
Not too important44%43%12%2,910
Not at all important16%76%8%3,015
Don't know45%22%33%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important76%16%8%14,750
Somewhat important57%34%8%6,370
Not too important31%60%9%2,910
Not at all important11%82%6%3,015
Don't know32%36%32%199
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important48%14%37%14,750
Somewhat important39%17%43%6,370
Not too important32%17%51%2,910
Not at all important21%19%60%3,015
Don't know27%39%34%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important50%29%15%6%14,750
Somewhat important31%40%23%5%6,370
Not too important21%41%33%5%2,910
Not at all important15%32%46%7%3,015
Don't know30%26%22%22%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important59%34%3%4%14,750
Somewhat important56%37%3%4%6,370
Not too important54%40%3%4%2,910
Not at all important48%43%4%4%3,015
Don't know51%27%6%16%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important50%44%4%2%14,750
Somewhat important47%48%4%1%6,370
Not too important40%56%3%1%2,910
Not at all important34%62%3%1%3,015
Don't know36%36%11%17%199
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important37%59%5%14,750
Somewhat important66%31%4%6,370
Not too important79%18%3%2,910
Not at all important82%15%3%3,015
Don't know43%33%24%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important44%48%5%4%14,750
Somewhat important75%19%4%3%6,370
Not too important84%12%2%2%2,910
Not at all important88%8%2%2%3,015
Don't know51%25%8%17%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important34%58%8%14,750
Somewhat important66%26%8%6,370
Not too important79%16%5%2,910
Not at all important84%10%5%3,015
Don't know45%29%26%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important45%49%3%3%14,750
Somewhat important37%58%2%2%6,370
Not too important29%67%2%2%2,910
Not at all important24%72%2%2%3,015
Don't know31%46%8%15%199
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 third generation immigrants or higher by importance of religion

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important12%29%3%50%5%14,750
Somewhat important37%31%5%24%3%6,370
Not too important67%15%5%11%2%2,910
Not at all important79%7%3%9%2%3,015
Don't know27%15%17%23%18%199
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.