Importance of religion in one's life among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201454%25%10%10%1%1,504
200756%26%7%8%2%767
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.

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Importance of religion in one's life among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by religious group

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic60%34%4%2%< 1%164
Evangelical Protestant78%18%1%2%1%518
Mainline Protestant62%28%8%1%1%223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")14%31%24%29%1%365
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important24%35%29%12%807
Somewhat important33%35%25%7%338
Not too important44%38%11%6%152
Not at all important34%39%20%8%162
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important16%13%30%32%8%1%807
Somewhat important22%23%23%28%4%< 1%338
Not too important24%28%31%13%5%< 1%152
Not at all important24%19%29%22%6%< 1%162
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important40%60%829
Somewhat important48%52%344
Not too important50%50%152
Not at all important71%29%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important7%8%84%808
Somewhat important8%12%80%333
Not too important12%19%69%151
Not at all important2%17%81%160
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important45%23%21%12%724
Somewhat important45%24%16%14%309
Not too important34%18%29%20%141
Not at all important36%24%20%20%154
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important37%41%13%8%823
Somewhat important43%38%13%6%343
Not too important23%38%19%19%152
Not at all important35%40%17%8%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important42%7%16%6%29%828
Somewhat important33%12%14%3%37%343
Not too important36%13%8%4%39%152
Not at all important31%13%11%5%40%163
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important33%67%826
Somewhat important26%74%343
Not too important25%75%152
Not at all important26%74%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important90%9%1%< 1%1%< 1%829
Somewhat important52%33%8%1%2%4%344
Not too important27%33%11%< 1%23%6%152
Not at all important18%15%9%2%47%9%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important56%28%15%1%829
Somewhat important13%48%39%< 1%344
Not too important2%31%66%< 1%152
Not at all important2%17%81%< 1%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important86%8%2%3%1%829
Somewhat important42%29%10%19%< 1%344
Not too important24%13%9%54%< 1%152
Not at all important14%2%4%80%< 1%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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%10%11%36%1%829
Somewhat important8%8%7%75%1%344
Not too important1%3%3%93%< 1%152
Not at all important3%1%3%91%2%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important57%7%2%32%1%829
Somewhat important36%11%6%47%< 1%344
Not too important34%12%5%49%< 1%152
Not at all important33%9%3%55%1%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important79%9%4%7%1%829
Somewhat important50%24%10%15%2%344
Not too important44%15%10%29%2%152
Not at all important49%12%4%35%1%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important55%14%8%22%2%829
Somewhat important44%18%13%23%1%344
Not too important57%18%13%12%1%152
Not at all important56%9%10%24%< 1%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important51%7%34%4%4%829
Somewhat important16%12%61%8%3%344
Not too important4%22%51%23%< 1%152
Not at all important2%20%56%20%2%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important38%59%2%1%829
Somewhat important24%75%1%< 1%344
Not too important8%88%3%< 1%152
Not at all important18%78%3%2%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important64%10%8%17%1%829
Somewhat important18%10%12%58%1%344
Not too important6%9%11%73%< 1%152
Not at all important8%2%2%87%1%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important43%32%5%13%7%829
Somewhat important12%29%2%45%12%344
Not too important6%14%< 1%72%8%152
Not at all important5%3%1%79%12%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important86%6%8%829
Somewhat important67%21%13%344
Not too important40%44%15%152
Not at all important22%71%7%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important74%18%9%829
Somewhat important54%34%12%344
Not too important26%61%13%152
Not at all important15%78%7%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important31%26%44%829
Somewhat important26%29%45%344
Not too important24%24%52%152
Not at all important14%17%69%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important38%33%18%11%829
Somewhat important22%37%29%11%344
Not too important13%37%41%10%152
Not at all important12%37%43%9%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important45%43%5%7%829
Somewhat important47%45%4%4%344
Not too important50%43%1%6%152
Not at all important43%43%9%5%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important36%55%5%4%829
Somewhat important37%56%5%2%344
Not too important31%65%2%2%152
Not at all important30%63%5%3%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important45%49%6%829
Somewhat important65%30%5%344
Not too important86%12%2%152
Not at all important79%17%3%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important48%41%6%6%829
Somewhat important73%19%2%6%344
Not too important88%7%3%2%152
Not at all important83%10%3%5%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important39%51%10%829
Somewhat important66%25%9%344
Not too important84%14%3%152
Not at all important82%10%8%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important38%55%4%4%829
Somewhat important34%59%4%3%344
Not too important22%75%< 1%3%152
Not at all important17%78%5%1%165
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 other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion

% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities 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 important13%29%3%48%7%829
Somewhat important41%27%6%24%1%344
Not too important67%18%2%11%2%152
Not at all important75%11%4%9%1%165
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.