Religious tradition among Latinos

% of Latinos who are…

Survey yearBuddhistCatholicEvangelical ProtestantHinduHistorically Black ProtestantJehovah's WitnessJewishMainline ProtestantMormonMuslimOrthodox ChristianOther ChristianOther FaithsOther World ReligionsUnaffiliated (religious "nones")Don't knowSample size
20141%48%19%< 1%1%2%1%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%20%< 1%3,814
2007< 1%58%16%< 1%3%1%< 1%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%14%1%3,151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who are ages…

Religious tradition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Catholic22%44%23%11%1,760
Evangelical Protestant26%47%21%7%701
Mainline Protestant41%33%19%6%222
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")46%41%9%4%766
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic14%16%36%27%6%1%1,760
Evangelical Protestant17%18%37%22%5%< 1%701
Mainline Protestant30%20%25%22%4%< 1%222
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")32%26%30%10%2%< 1%766
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who are…

Religious traditionMenWomenSample size
Catholic48%52%1,783
Evangelical Protestant40%60%718
Mainline Protestant45%55%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")58%42%775
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who are…

Religious traditionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Catholic66%19%16%1,755
Evangelical Protestant44%23%32%698
Mainline Protestant40%26%34%220
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%30%30%762
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic60%19%14%7%1,506
Evangelical Protestant54%21%17%8%613
Mainline Protestant47%21%20%12%189
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")48%20%21%11%678
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic67%21%9%3%1,765
Evangelical Protestant57%33%7%3%713
Mainline Protestant54%29%11%6%225
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")52%31%12%5%772
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic46%13%14%4%24%1,775
Evangelical Protestant44%9%19%3%26%717
Mainline Protestant34%11%11%5%40%227
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%13%11%2%46%771
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who are…

Religious traditionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Catholic43%57%1,772
Evangelical Protestant44%56%717
Mainline Protestant34%66%227
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%66%771
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic56%34%6%2%1%1%1,783
Evangelical Protestant83%15%1%1%< 1%< 1%718
Mainline Protestant74%20%5%1%< 1%1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%23%13%< 1%26%2%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic64%30%4%2%< 1%1,783
Evangelical Protestant82%15%1%1%1%718
Mainline Protestant57%33%6%3%1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")24%24%21%30%1%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic41%41%18%< 1%1,783
Evangelical Protestant65%25%10%< 1%718
Mainline Protestant42%38%19%< 1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")6%30%64%< 1%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic60%19%7%12%1%1,783
Evangelical Protestant76%15%5%4%1%718
Mainline Protestant61%22%5%10%2%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%12%9%51%< 1%775
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic23%14%10%52%1%1,783
Evangelical Protestant50%16%7%26%< 1%718
Mainline Protestant28%17%10%45%1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%6%6%81%< 1%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic48%12%5%33%3%1,783
Evangelical Protestant62%7%2%28%2%718
Mainline Protestant45%6%4%42%3%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%11%5%49%1%775
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 Latinos by religious group

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

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic61%15%10%13%1%1,783
Evangelical Protestant77%11%7%5%1%718
Mainline Protestant61%19%9%11%< 1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")49%13%12%24%2%775
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 Latinos by religious group

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

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic48%14%14%23%2%1,783
Evangelical Protestant56%12%11%19%2%718
Mainline Protestant49%13%16%22%< 1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")50%15%12%22%2%775
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 Latinos by religious group

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

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic33%10%39%15%3%1,783
Evangelical Protestant60%7%26%5%2%718
Mainline Protestant33%10%47%9%2%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")11%18%49%19%2%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic24%71%2%3%1,783
Evangelical Protestant36%60%2%2%718
Mainline Protestant28%69%2%1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%75%1%2%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic32%14%10%43%1%1,783
Evangelical Protestant69%11%7%12%1%718
Mainline Protestant45%11%14%29%2%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%8%8%68%1%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic39%25%3%25%8%1,783
Evangelical Protestant60%24%4%8%4%718
Mainline Protestant36%35%4%19%5%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%14%1%61%7%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who …in heaven

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic83%12%6%1,783
Evangelical Protestant91%3%6%718
Mainline Protestant80%16%4%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")44%47%9%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic64%28%8%1,783
Evangelical Protestant84%10%6%718
Mainline Protestant68%26%6%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%57%9%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic21%28%51%1,783
Evangelical Protestant31%28%41%718
Mainline Protestant24%25%51%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%31%52%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic33%31%29%7%1,783
Evangelical Protestant39%32%22%7%718
Mainline Protestant33%33%26%7%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%33%39%8%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who would rather have…

Religious traditionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Catholic23%72%3%2%1,783
Evangelical Protestant36%57%4%3%718
Mainline Protestant30%64%3%3%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")35%59%2%4%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic39%55%4%2%1,783
Evangelical Protestant43%50%5%2%718
Mainline Protestant45%49%4%1%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%55%5%2%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic43%52%5%1,783
Evangelical Protestant32%64%4%718
Mainline Protestant49%45%6%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")60%36%4%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic73%20%4%4%1,783
Evangelical Protestant42%46%7%5%718
Mainline Protestant62%30%6%2%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")78%16%3%3%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%32%9%1,783
Evangelical Protestant29%60%10%718
Mainline Protestant55%35%10%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")72%21%7%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say…

Religious traditionStricter 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
Catholic37%56%2%5%1,783
Evangelical Protestant38%54%3%5%718
Mainline Protestant34%59%2%4%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%64%3%5%775
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 Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic33%25%3%32%6%1,783
Evangelical Protestant13%27%3%52%5%718
Mainline Protestant20%32%4%39%5%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")50%20%4%23%4%775
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.