Religious Landscape Study

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Importance of religion in one's life among second generation immigrants

% of second generation immigrants who say religion is…

Survey year Very important Somewhat important Not too important Not at all important Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 3,395. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 43% 28% 14% 14% 1% 3,395
2007 50% 31% 10% 8% 1% 3,018

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Importance of religion in one's life among second generation immigrants by religious group

% of second generation immigrants who say religion is…

Religious tradition Very important Somewhat important Not too important Not at all important Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 0. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Catholic 55% 34% 8% 2% < 1% 1,028
Evangelical Protestant 80% 17% 3% 1% < 1% 522
Jewish 36% 35% 15% 13% 1% 199
Mainline Protestant 45% 42% 10% 3% < 1% 406
Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 8% 21% 28% 41% 2% 845

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Sample Size
Sample size = 1,468. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 28% 29% 19% 24% 1,468
Somewhat important 45% 26% 15% 14% 900
Not too important 48% 24% 14% 14% 432
Not at all important 43% 28% 13% 16% 495

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Generational cohort among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who are…

Importance of religion in one's life Younger Millennial Older Millennial Generation X Baby Boomer Silent Greatest Sample Size
Sample size = 1,468. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 20% 14% 23% 23% 16% 4% 1,468
Somewhat important 35% 16% 20% 18% 9% 2% 900
Not too important 39% 13% 20% 17% 7% 2% 432
Not at all important 31% 17% 22% 17% 10% 2% 495

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Gender composition among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who are…

Importance of religion in one's life Men Women Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 42% 58% 1,512
Somewhat important 47% 53% 915
Not too important 52% 48% 435
Not at all important 68% 32% 502

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Racial and ethnic composition among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's life White Black Asian Latino Other/Mixed Sample Size
Sample size = 1,486. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 48% 8% 5% 36% 4% 1,486
Somewhat important 47% 4% 10% 35% 4% 905
Not too important 52% 3% 14% 26% 5% 429
Not at all important 53% 4% 11% 27% 5% 494

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Income distribution among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who have a household income of…

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
Sample size = 1,264. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 40% 21% 24% 16% 1,264
Somewhat important 33% 21% 27% 19% 805
Not too important 29% 21% 25% 25% 385
Not at all important 29% 19% 27% 26% 448

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Educational distribution among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's life High school or less Some college College Post-graduate degree Sample Size
Sample size = 1,510. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 40% 35% 16% 10% 1,510
Somewhat important 37% 33% 18% 12% 914
Not too important 31% 38% 20% 12% 434
Not at all important 31% 34% 22% 12% 501

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Marital status among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who are…

Importance of religion in one's life Married Living with a partner Divorced/separated Widowed Never married Sample Size
Sample size = 1,506. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 43% 6% 12% 11% 29% 1,506
Somewhat important 33% 11% 9% 5% 42% 909
Not too important 31% 9% 7% 4% 49% 433
Not at all important 28% 10% 8% 3% 50% 500

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Parent of children under 18 among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who are…

Importance of religion in one's life Parents Non-parents Sample Size
Sample size = 1,507. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 28% 72% 1,507
Somewhat important 23% 77% 913
Not too important 19% 81% 434
Not at all important 14% 86% 502

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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say they…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 86% 11% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1,512
Somewhat important 48% 35% 10% 1% 4% 1% 915
Not too important 16% 27% 21% 1% 30% 4% 435
Not at all important 14% 11% 12% 1% 56% 6% 502

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Attendance at religious services among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who attend religious services…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 60% 28% 11% < 1% 1,512
Somewhat important 13% 58% 29% < 1% 915
Not too important 3% 36% 61% < 1% 435
Not at all important 1% 13% 86% < 1% 502

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Frequency of prayer among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who pray…

Importance of religion in one's life At least daily Weekly Monthly Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 79% 13% 3% 5% 1% 1,512
Somewhat important 38% 26% 13% 22% 1% 915
Not too important 13% 12% 9% 66% < 1% 435
Not at all important 10% 4% 3% 82% 1% 502

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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who attend prayer group…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 36% 13% 9% 42% < 1% 1,512
Somewhat important 7% 10% 9% 74% < 1% 915
Not too important 3% 2% 4% 91% < 1% 435
Not at all important 2% < 1% 2% 96% < 1% 502

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Frequency of meditation among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who meditate…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 52% 8% 3% 35% 2% 1,512
Somewhat important 30% 10% 6% 54% < 1% 915
Not too important 23% 13% 6% 58% 1% 435
Not at all important 22% 8% 5% 65% 1% 502

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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 72% 12% 6% 8% 1% 1,512
Somewhat important 42% 22% 14% 21% 1% 915
Not too important 35% 17% 15% 32% 1% 435
Not at all important 37% 14% 8% 39% 2% 502

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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 50% 14% 11% 23% 2% 1,512
Somewhat important 44% 17% 14% 24% < 1% 915
Not too important 45% 14% 15% 24% 2% 435
Not at all important 46% 15% 14% 25% 1% 502

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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

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

Importance of religion in one's life Religion Philosophy/reason Common sense Science Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 51% 8% 33% 5% 3% 1,512
Somewhat important 11% 19% 60% 11% 1% 915
Not too important 3% 21% 57% 16% 2% 435
Not at all important 1% 20% 50% 26% 3% 502

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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 39% 59% 1% 2% 1,512
Somewhat important 23% 76% 1% 1% 915
Not too important 13% 85% 1% < 1% 435
Not at all important 15% 84% 1% < 1% 502

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Frequency of reading scripture among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who read scripture…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 52% 13% 9% 26% 1% 1,512
Somewhat important 12% 15% 11% 62% < 1% 915
Not too important 6% 4% 7% 83% < 1% 435
Not at all important 4% 3% 4% 89% < 1% 502

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Interpreting scripture among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say the holy scripture is…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 41% 37% 4% 13% 6% 1,512
Somewhat important 12% 32% 1% 46% 9% 915
Not too important 4% 13% < 1% 77% 6% 435
Not at all important 3% 4% < 1% 90% 2% 502

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Belief in Heaven among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's life Believe Don't believe Other/don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 88% 7% 5% 1,512
Somewhat important 72% 19% 9% 915
Not too important 37% 54% 10% 435
Not at all important 20% 76% 4% 502

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Belief in Hell among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's life Believe Don't believe Other/don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 70% 23% 7% 1,512
Somewhat important 52% 40% 8% 915
Not too important 25% 66% 9% 435
Not at all important 11% 84% 5% 502

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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's life Republican/lean Rep. No lean Democrat/lean Dem. Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 38% 16% 45% 1,512
Somewhat important 31% 17% 53% 915
Not too important 24% 17% 59% 435
Not at all important 18% 16% 65% 502

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Political ideology among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who are…

Importance of religion in one's life Conservative Moderate Liberal Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 42% 34% 20% 5% 1,512
Somewhat important 24% 40% 32% 4% 915
Not too important 18% 36% 42% 4% 435
Not at all important 12% 30% 52% 6% 502

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Views about size of government among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's life Smaller government; fewer services Bigger government; more services Depends Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 50% 45% 3% 3% 1,512
Somewhat important 48% 47% 3% 3% 915
Not too important 49% 46% 3% 2% 435
Not at all important 48% 46% 3% 4% 502

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Views about government aid to the poor among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say government aid to the poor…

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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 45% 49% 3% 2% 1,512
Somewhat important 43% 52% 3% 1% 915
Not too important 34% 60% 5% 1% 435
Not at all important 32% 62% 4% 2% 502

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Views about abortion among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's life Legal in all/most cases Illegal in all/most cases Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 42% 54% 4% 1,512
Somewhat important 71% 25% 4% 915
Not too important 83% 14% 3% 435
Not at all important 87% 11% 2% 502

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Views about homosexuality among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's life Should be accepted Should be discouraged Neither/both equally Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 55% 36% 5% 5% 1,512
Somewhat important 82% 12% 4% 3% 915
Not too important 88% 7% 2% 3% 435
Not at all important 88% 8% 2% 2% 502

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Views about same-sex marriage among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's life Strongly favor/favor Oppose/strongly oppose Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 46% 45% 10% 1,512
Somewhat important 73% 19% 8% 915
Not too important 82% 14% 4% 435
Not at all important 88% 8% 4% 502

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Views about environmental regulation among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say…

Importance of religion in one's life 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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 41% 54% 2% 3% 1,512
Somewhat important 36% 62% 1% 1% 915
Not too important 26% 71% 2% 1% 435
Not at all important 20% 76% 2% 2% 502

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Views about human evolution among second generation immigrants by importance of religion

% of second generation immigrants who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's life 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
Sample size = 1,512. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
Very important 18% 30% 4% 44% 5% 1,512
Somewhat important 46% 27% 4% 20% 3% 915
Not too important 74% 10% 4% 11% 2% 435
Not at all important 77% 10% 3% 9% 1% 502

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