Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among third generation immigrants or higher

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201425%9%8%58%1%27,244
200724%9%8%59%1%28,997
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among third generation immigrants or higher by religious group

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

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist14%10%11%63%2%163
Catholic14%7%10%69%1%4,670
Evangelical Protestant43%13%10%34%1%7,359
Historically Black Protestant44%15%9%31%1%1,697
Jehovah's Witness85%1%4%8%2%170
Jewish13%9%12%65%< 1%567
Mainline Protestant19%10%9%62%1%5,296
Mormon71%7%3%19%< 1%572
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%3%3%90%< 1%5,780
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are ages…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week14%31%32%23%6,660
Once or twice a month22%36%25%16%2,186
Several times a year19%32%28%20%2,146
Seldom/never22%33%28%17%15,617
Don't know14%21%20%45%152
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 third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week9%9%26%38%16%1%6,660
Once or twice a month14%14%30%30%10%1%2,186
Several times a year12%13%27%34%13%1%2,146
Seldom/never13%15%27%33%11%1%15,617
Don't know6%10%19%29%33%3%152
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMenWomenSample size
At least once a week42%58%6,809
Once or twice a month46%54%2,234
Several times a year46%54%2,179
Seldom/never52%48%15,841
Don't know42%58%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week71%21%< 1%4%4%6,700
Once or twice a month70%20%< 1%6%4%2,198
Several times a year77%14%< 1%4%5%2,156
Seldom/never83%8%< 1%5%4%15,656
Don't know70%17%1%6%6%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 third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week35%21%29%15%5,900
Once or twice a month34%20%29%17%1,989
Several times a year31%22%28%19%1,941
Seldom/never30%20%28%21%14,033
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 third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who have completed…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week41%34%16%9%6,780
Once or twice a month39%35%15%10%2,228
Several times a year37%34%18%12%2,171
Seldom/never39%33%18%11%15,790
Don't know42%33%18%7%176
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 third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week57%3%14%9%18%6,776
Once or twice a month50%5%14%6%25%2,230
Several times a year51%7%12%8%22%2,175
Seldom/never46%9%13%6%25%15,779
Don't know39%5%13%23%21%166
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%6,778
Once or twice a month33%67%2,229
Several times a year29%71%2,174
Seldom/never25%75%15,801
Don't know13%87%174
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say they…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieve 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
At least once a week93%6%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,809
Once or twice a month84%13%1%< 1%1%1%2,234
Several times a year79%16%2%1%1%1%2,179
Seldom/never49%25%7%1%15%3%15,841
Don't know67%8%1%11%2%11%181
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 third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week92%6%1%1%< 1%6,809
Once or twice a month78%18%2%1%< 1%2,234
Several times a year70%25%3%2%1%2,179
Seldom/never31%33%18%18%1%15,841
Don't know67%12%2%4%14%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%10%4%< 1%6,809
Once or twice a month52%43%5%< 1%2,234
Several times a year39%54%7%< 1%2,179
Seldom/never12%38%50%< 1%15,841
Don't know36%28%10%26%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who pray…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%7%1%1%< 1%6,809
Once or twice a month77%17%3%3%< 1%2,234
Several times a year70%19%5%5%1%2,179
Seldom/never36%19%8%37%1%15,841
Don't know53%4%2%5%36%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who meditate…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week63%6%2%27%2%6,809
Once or twice a month45%13%3%38%1%2,234
Several times a year41%10%7%41%1%2,179
Seldom/never28%8%5%58%1%15,841
Don't know46%3%2%23%26%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%7%3%3%1%6,809
Once or twice a month71%17%7%4%< 1%2,234
Several times a year65%16%11%7%1%2,179
Seldom/never45%18%12%24%1%15,841
Don't know61%11%3%5%20%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%15%9%21%2%6,809
Once or twice a month45%21%12%21%2%2,234
Several times a year45%16%14%23%1%2,179
Seldom/never42%16%14%28%1%15,841
Don't know38%14%5%20%22%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%4%23%2%3%6,809
Once or twice a month49%8%36%4%3%2,234
Several times a year41%11%41%5%2%2,179
Seldom/never17%13%58%10%2%15,841
Don't know37%5%36%4%18%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%46%2%1%6,809
Once or twice a month41%57%1%1%2,234
Several times a year39%60%1%1%2,179
Seldom/never27%71%1%1%15,841
Don't know36%52%6%6%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who read scripture…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week83%7%2%6%1%6,809
Once or twice a month55%23%8%13%1%2,234
Several times a year38%19%23%19%1%2,179
Seldom/never13%8%8%70%< 1%15,841
Don't know41%6%8%14%30%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWord 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
At least once a week59%27%4%6%4%6,809
Once or twice a month45%35%3%12%6%2,234
Several times a year35%38%3%18%7%2,179
Seldom/never16%25%2%49%8%15,841
Don't know33%14%10%16%26%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in heaven

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week86%7%7%6,809
Once or twice a month88%7%5%2,234
Several times a year85%9%6%2,179
Seldom/never63%29%8%15,841
Don't know68%8%24%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in hell

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%15%7%6,809
Once or twice a month77%18%6%2,234
Several times a year70%23%7%2,179
Seldom/never47%44%9%15,841
Don't know54%18%28%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week51%14%34%6,809
Once or twice a month47%13%39%2,234
Several times a year46%14%40%2,179
Seldom/never35%17%47%15,841
Don't know26%42%31%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%26%12%6%6,809
Once or twice a month45%32%18%5%2,234
Several times a year43%35%17%5%2,179
Seldom/never29%37%28%6%15,841
Don't know34%26%12%27%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%32%3%4%6,809
Once or twice a month56%39%2%3%2,234
Several times a year57%36%3%3%2,179
Seldom/never54%38%3%4%15,841
Don't know46%27%8%19%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%42%4%2%6,809
Once or twice a month48%47%4%1%2,234
Several times a year48%46%4%2%2,179
Seldom/never44%51%4%2%15,841
Don't know40%41%5%13%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%67%4%6,809
Once or twice a month42%55%3%2,234
Several times a year50%46%4%2,179
Seldom/never66%30%4%15,841
Don't know35%41%24%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say homosexuality…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%59%5%3%6,809
Once or twice a month51%42%4%3%2,234
Several times a year58%34%4%4%2,179
Seldom/never75%19%3%3%15,841
Don't know30%41%8%21%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

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

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week24%69%7%6,809
Once or twice a month42%51%7%2,234
Several times a year48%45%8%2,179
Seldom/never67%26%7%15,841
Don't know25%43%33%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStricter 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
At least once a week47%46%3%3%6,809
Once or twice a month42%53%2%2%2,234
Several times a year42%54%2%2%2,179
Seldom/never35%60%2%3%15,841
Don't know39%36%5%21%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among third generation immigrants or higher by attendance at prayer groups

% of third generation immigrants or higher who say humans…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%24%2%59%5%6,809
Once or twice a month16%30%3%46%4%2,234
Several times a year19%34%4%39%4%2,179
Seldom/never45%25%5%22%3%15,841
Don't know15%21%10%35%19%181
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.