Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201436%30%19%14%< 1%937
200743%31%16%9%1%773
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Importance of religion in one's life among Asians by religious group

% of Asians who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic64%24%12%< 1%< 1%147
Evangelical Protestant72%27%1%< 1%< 1%115
Hindu25%53%16%6%< 1%173
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")7%16%36%39%1%263
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important31%38%20%12%341
Somewhat important39%40%14%7%278
Not too important52%32%13%3%170
Not at all important47%41%10%2%119
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Generational cohort among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important17%21%30%23%8%1%341
Somewhat important25%24%30%18%3%1%278
Not too important30%30%25%13%1%1%170
Not at all important35%21%32%11%1%< 1%119
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Gender composition among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important50%50%352
Somewhat important55%45%288
Not too important52%48%173
Not at all important66%34%119
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Immigrant status among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important80%15%5%342
Somewhat important68%26%6%278
Not too important58%27%14%173
Not at all important63%32%5%116
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Income distribution among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important32%16%31%21%291
Somewhat important23%17%34%26%258
Not too important17%32%18%33%150
Not at all important18%24%21%37%104
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Educational distribution among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important24%24%30%22%349
Somewhat important19%25%28%28%286
Not too important20%24%33%23%173
Not at all important26%31%20%24%118
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Marital status among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important54%4%8%4%30%352
Somewhat important51%6%3%3%37%287
Not too important44%3%2%1%50%173
Not at all important35%5%4%1%55%117
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Parent of children under 18 among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important40%60%351
Somewhat important29%71%286
Not too important21%79%173
Not at all important18%82%118
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Very important83%11%2%2%2%< 1%352
Somewhat important36%44%12%< 1%6%2%288
Not too important11%21%27%< 1%37%5%173
Not at all important7%8%17%< 1%65%3%119
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Attendance at religious services among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important59%32%8%1%352
Somewhat important12%68%20%< 1%288
Not too important3%40%58%< 1%173
Not at all important< 1%15%85%< 1%119
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Frequency of prayer among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important74%15%5%5%< 1%352
Somewhat important42%21%14%22%< 1%288
Not too important9%7%8%75%1%173
Not at all important4%3%4%89%< 1%119
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important40%18%12%29%1%352
Somewhat important8%9%23%60%< 1%288
Not too important2%2%6%90%< 1%173
Not at all important< 1%1%2%96%< 1%119
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Frequency of meditation among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important52%12%5%28%3%352
Somewhat important23%11%13%52%2%288
Not too important15%8%5%69%3%173
Not at all important17%13%2%68%1%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important66%17%8%7%2%352
Somewhat important39%18%26%15%2%288
Not too important23%12%22%42%1%173
Not at all important35%17%11%36%< 1%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important44%20%15%19%2%352
Somewhat important33%16%27%23%1%288
Not too important21%16%33%29%2%173
Not at all important32%17%21%30%< 1%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important42%10%38%8%2%352
Somewhat important9%20%51%17%2%288
Not too important4%19%53%22%1%173
Not at all important< 1%24%41%34%< 1%119
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important32%68%< 1%< 1%352
Somewhat important20%78%1%1%288
Not too important11%87%2%< 1%173
Not at all important10%89%1%< 1%119
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Frequency of reading scripture among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important49%17%8%26%< 1%352
Somewhat important9%9%21%60%1%288
Not too important3%1%7%88%< 1%173
Not at all important2%4%1%93%< 1%119
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Interpreting scripture among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Very important44%29%4%17%6%352
Somewhat important8%27%1%49%16%288
Not too important4%9%1%76%10%173
Not at all important1%< 1%< 1%94%4%119
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Belief in Heaven among Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important87%9%5%352
Somewhat important69%24%6%288
Not too important28%62%10%173
Not at all important14%82%4%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important70%23%7%352
Somewhat important48%40%12%288
Not too important26%67%7%173
Not at all important9%86%5%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important30%27%43%352
Somewhat important23%22%56%288
Not too important28%19%53%173
Not at all important18%25%57%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important30%37%26%7%352
Somewhat important20%41%36%3%288
Not too important13%39%37%11%173
Not at all important14%31%50%5%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important37%60%2%1%352
Somewhat important41%54%2%3%288
Not too important41%54%2%3%173
Not at all important37%58%4%1%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important44%49%4%3%352
Somewhat important38%57%3%2%288
Not too important37%53%5%5%173
Not at all important27%69%4%< 1%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important39%59%3%352
Somewhat important70%26%4%288
Not too important82%12%5%173
Not at all important77%19%4%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important53%41%2%3%352
Somewhat important72%21%4%3%288
Not too important82%11%1%6%173
Not at all important88%7%1%4%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important42%52%6%352
Somewhat important67%26%7%288
Not too important81%13%6%173
Not at all important92%6%2%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important39%56%2%4%352
Somewhat important25%70%1%4%288
Not too important32%65%< 1%3%173
Not at all important19%74%4%3%119
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 Asians by importance of religion

% of Asians who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important22%26%2%45%5%352
Somewhat important54%20%4%18%4%288
Not too important64%9%8%16%3%173
Not at all important76%6%1%16%2%119
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.