Importance of religion in one's life among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say religion is…
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Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
54%
25%
10%
10%
1%
1,504
2007
56%
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.
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…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
60%
34%
4%
2%
< 1%
164
Evangelical Protestant
78%
18%
1%
2%
1%
518
Mainline Protestant
62%
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.
Age distribution among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who are ages…
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Importance of religion in one's life
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
24%
35%
29%
12%
807
Somewhat important
33%
35%
25%
7%
338
Not too important
44%
38%
11%
6%
152
Not at all important
34%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
16%
13%
30%
32%
8%
1%
807
Somewhat important
22%
23%
23%
28%
4%
< 1%
338
Not too important
24%
28%
31%
13%
5%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
24%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
40%
60%
829
Somewhat important
48%
52%
344
Not too important
50%
50%
152
Not at all important
71%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
7%
8%
84%
808
Somewhat important
8%
12%
80%
333
Not too important
12%
19%
69%
151
Not at all important
2%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Very important
45%
23%
21%
12%
724
Somewhat important
45%
24%
16%
14%
309
Not too important
34%
18%
29%
20%
141
Not at all important
36%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
37%
41%
13%
8%
823
Somewhat important
43%
38%
13%
6%
343
Not too important
23%
38%
19%
19%
152
Not at all important
35%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
42%
7%
16%
6%
29%
828
Somewhat important
33%
12%
14%
3%
37%
343
Not too important
36%
13%
8%
4%
39%
152
Not at all important
31%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
33%
67%
826
Somewhat important
26%
74%
343
Not too important
25%
75%
152
Not at all important
26%
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.
Belief in God among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who say they…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Very important
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
829
Somewhat important
52%
33%
8%
1%
2%
4%
344
Not too important
27%
33%
11%
< 1%
23%
6%
152
Not at all important
18%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
56%
28%
15%
1%
829
Somewhat important
13%
48%
39%
< 1%
344
Not too important
2%
31%
66%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
2%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
86%
8%
2%
3%
1%
829
Somewhat important
42%
29%
10%
19%
< 1%
344
Not too important
24%
13%
9%
54%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
14%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
42%
10%
11%
36%
1%
829
Somewhat important
8%
8%
7%
75%
1%
344
Not too important
1%
3%
3%
93%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
3%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
57%
7%
2%
32%
1%
829
Somewhat important
36%
11%
6%
47%
< 1%
344
Not too important
34%
12%
5%
49%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
33%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
79%
9%
4%
7%
1%
829
Somewhat important
50%
24%
10%
15%
2%
344
Not too important
44%
15%
10%
29%
2%
152
Not at all important
49%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
55%
14%
8%
22%
2%
829
Somewhat important
44%
18%
13%
23%
1%
344
Not too important
57%
18%
13%
12%
1%
152
Not at all important
56%
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
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Importance of religion in one's life
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
51%
7%
34%
4%
4%
829
Somewhat important
16%
12%
61%
8%
3%
344
Not too important
4%
22%
51%
23%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
2%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
38%
59%
2%
1%
829
Somewhat important
24%
75%
1%
< 1%
344
Not too important
8%
88%
3%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
18%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
64%
10%
8%
17%
1%
829
Somewhat important
18%
10%
12%
58%
1%
344
Not too important
6%
9%
11%
73%
< 1%
152
Not at all important
8%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
43%
32%
5%
13%
7%
829
Somewhat important
12%
29%
2%
45%
12%
344
Not too important
6%
14%
< 1%
72%
8%
152
Not at all important
5%
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
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
86%
6%
8%
829
Somewhat important
67%
21%
13%
344
Not too important
40%
44%
15%
152
Not at all important
22%
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
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
74%
18%
9%
829
Somewhat important
54%
34%
12%
344
Not too important
26%
61%
13%
152
Not at all important
15%
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.
Party affiliation among other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities by importance of religion
% of other/mixed non-Hispanic ethnicities who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
31%
26%
44%
829
Somewhat important
26%
29%
45%
344
Not too important
24%
24%
52%
152
Not at all important
14%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
38%
33%
18%
11%
829
Somewhat important
22%
37%
29%
11%
344
Not too important
13%
37%
41%
10%
152
Not at all important
12%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
45%
43%
5%
7%
829
Somewhat important
47%
45%
4%
4%
344
Not too important
50%
43%
1%
6%
152
Not at all important
43%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
36%
55%
5%
4%
829
Somewhat important
37%
56%
5%
2%
344
Not too important
31%
65%
2%
2%
152
Not at all important
30%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
45%
49%
6%
829
Somewhat important
65%
30%
5%
344
Not too important
86%
12%
2%
152
Not at all important
79%
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…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
48%
41%
6%
6%
829
Somewhat important
73%
19%
2%
6%
344
Not too important
88%
7%
3%
2%
152
Not at all important
83%
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
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
39%
51%
10%
829
Somewhat important
66%
25%
9%
344
Not too important
84%
14%
3%
152
Not at all important
82%
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…
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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
Very important
38%
55%
4%
4%
829
Somewhat important
34%
59%
4%
3%
344
Not too important
22%
75%
< 1%
3%
152
Not at all important
17%
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…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
13%
29%
3%
48%
7%
829
Somewhat important
41%
27%
6%
24%
1%
344
Not too important
67%
18%
2%
11%
2%
152
Not at all important
75%
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.