Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who are ages…
| Immigrant status | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 44% | 37% | 15% | 4% | 120 |
| Second generation | 55% | 26% | 9% | 9% | 124 |
| Third generation or higher | 37% | 39% | 15% | 9% | 828 |
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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Generational cohort among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who are…
| Immigrant status | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 35% | 16% | 29% | 15% | 4% | < 1% | 120 |
| Second generation | 45% | 17% | 20% | 12% | 5% | 2% | 124 |
| Third generation or higher | 24% | 22% | 29% | 19% | 5% | 1% | 828 |
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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Gender composition among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who are…
| Immigrant status | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 66% | 34% | 124 |
| Second generation | 79% | 21% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 66% | 34% | 836 |
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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Racial and ethnic composition among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who identify as…
| Immigrant status | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 45% | 4% | 35% | 15% | 1% | 123 |
| Second generation | 56% | 4% | 16% | 23% | 1% | 126 |
| Third generation or higher | 88% | 2% | < 1% | 6% | 3% | 828 |
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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Income distribution among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who have a household income of…
| Immigrant status | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 21% | 16% | 25% | 38% | 108 |
| Second generation | 28% | 20% | 27% | 26% | 117 |
| Third generation or higher | 23% | 18% | 29% | 30% | 777 |
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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Educational distribution among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who have completed…
| Immigrant status | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 25% | 26% | 28% | 20% | 123 |
| Second generation | 29% | 41% | 20% | 10% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 26% | 30% | 27% | 17% | 835 |
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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Marital status among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who are…
| Immigrant status | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 39% | 11% | 7% | 1% | 43% | 121 |
| Second generation | 25% | 9% | 3% | < 1% | 62% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 38% | 13% | 11% | 2% | 36% | 834 |
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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Parent of children under 18 among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who are…
| Immigrant status | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 28% | 72% | 123 |
| Second generation | 13% | 87% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 22% | 78% | 836 |
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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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say they…
| Immigrant status | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 4% | 3% | 1% | 2% | 89% | 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | < 1% | 5% | 3% | < 1% | 92% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 2% | 3% | 2% | < 1% | 92% | 1% | 836 |
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 atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say religion is…
| Immigrant status | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 7% | 4% | 11% | 77% | < 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 3% | 4% | 11% | 80% | 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 1% | 5% | 11% | 83% | < 1% | 836 |
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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Attendance at religious services among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who attend religious services…
| Immigrant status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 2% | 16% | 81% | < 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 1% | 9% | 90% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 1% | 9% | 90% | < 1% | 836 |
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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Frequency of prayer among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who pray…
| Immigrant status | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 4% | 1% | < 1% | 95% | < 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 99% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 1% | 1% | 1% | 97% | < 1% | 836 |
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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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who attend prayer group…
| Immigrant status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 3% | 3% | 3% | 90% | < 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 100% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 98% | < 1% | 836 |
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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Frequency of meditation among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who meditate…
| Immigrant status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 21% | 7% | 5% | 65% | 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 10% | 11% | 3% | 77% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 20% | 8% | 5% | 67% | < 1% | 836 |
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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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Immigrant status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 35% | 14% | 12% | 38% | 2% | 124 |
| Second generation | 27% | 13% | 8% | 51% | 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 31% | 14% | 7% | 45% | 2% | 836 |
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 atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Immigrant status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 40% | 16% | 20% | 21% | 2% | 124 |
| Second generation | 52% | 11% | 15% | 20% | 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 56% | 17% | 9% | 17% | 1% | 836 |
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 atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Immigrant status | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 2% | 21% | 37% | 40% | 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 1% | 20% | 34% | 41% | 4% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | < 1% | 22% | 47% | 29% | 2% | 836 |
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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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say…
| Immigrant status | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 15% | 85% | 1% | < 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 14% | 85% | 1% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 16% | 83% | 1% | 1% | 836 |
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 atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who read scripture…
| Immigrant status | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 6% | 1% | 5% | 87% | < 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 2% | 5% | 4% | 90% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 2% | 3% | 5% | 89% | < 1% | 836 |
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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Interpreting scripture among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say the holy scripture is…
| Immigrant status | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 2% | 3% | < 1% | 92% | 3% | 124 |
| Second generation | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 98% | 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 96% | 2% | 836 |
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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Belief in Heaven among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who …in heaven
| Immigrant status | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 3% | 94% | 3% | 124 |
| Second generation | 8% | 92% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 4% | 95% | 1% | 836 |
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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Belief in Hell among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who …in hell
| Immigrant status | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 2% | 95% | 3% | 124 |
| Second generation | 5% | 95% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 3% | 95% | 1% | 836 |
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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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who identify as…
| Immigrant status | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 14% | 29% | 57% | 124 |
| Second generation | 18% | 10% | 71% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 14% | 16% | 70% | 836 |
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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Political ideology among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who are…
| Immigrant status | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 13% | 33% | 47% | 6% | 124 |
| Second generation | 14% | 28% | 54% | 4% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 9% | 28% | 58% | 4% | 836 |
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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Views about size of government among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who would rather have…
| Immigrant status | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 41% | 54% | 3% | 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 41% | 54% | 1% | 3% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 41% | 52% | 5% | 3% | 836 |
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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Views about government aid to the poor among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say government aid to the poor…
| Immigrant status | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 22% | 76% | 1% | 2% | 124 |
| Second generation | 15% | 82% | 3% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 24% | 72% | 3% | 1% | 836 |
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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Views about abortion among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say abortion should be…
| Immigrant status | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 82% | 16% | 2% | 124 |
| Second generation | 85% | 13% | 2% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 88% | 9% | 3% | 836 |
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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Views about homosexuality among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say homosexuality…
| Immigrant status | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 91% | 5% | 2% | 2% | 124 |
| Second generation | 96% | 4% | < 1% | < 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 95% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 836 |
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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Views about same-sex marriage among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who …same-sex marriage
| Immigrant status | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 88% | 5% | 7% | 124 |
| Second generation | 96% | 3% | 2% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 93% | 5% | 3% | 836 |
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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Views about environmental regulation among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say…
| Immigrant status | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 20% | 76% | 2% | 2% | 124 |
| Second generation | 22% | 71% | 4% | 2% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 16% | 80% | 2% | 1% | 836 |
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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Views about human evolution among atheists by immigrant status
% of atheists who say humans…
| Immigrant status | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrants | 91% | 4% | < 1% | 5% | < 1% | 124 |
| Second generation | 94% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 127 |
| Third generation or higher | 90% | 2% | 2% | 5% | < 1% | 836 |
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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