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.
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…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Catholic
14%
16%
36%
27%
6%
1%
1,760
Evangelical Protestant
17%
18%
37%
22%
5%
< 1%
701
Mainline Protestant
30%
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…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Catholic
48%
52%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
40%
60%
718
Mainline Protestant
45%
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.
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…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Catholic
60%
19%
14%
7%
1,506
Evangelical Protestant
54%
21%
17%
8%
613
Mainline Protestant
47%
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…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
67%
21%
9%
3%
1,765
Evangelical Protestant
57%
33%
7%
3%
713
Mainline Protestant
54%
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.
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…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Catholic
43%
57%
1,772
Evangelical Protestant
44%
56%
717
Mainline Protestant
34%
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.
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…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
64%
30%
4%
2%
< 1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
82%
15%
1%
1%
1%
718
Mainline Protestant
57%
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…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
41%
41%
18%
< 1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
65%
25%
10%
< 1%
718
Mainline Protestant
42%
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…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
60%
19%
7%
12%
1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
76%
15%
5%
4%
1%
718
Mainline Protestant
61%
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…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
23%
14%
10%
52%
1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
50%
16%
7%
26%
< 1%
718
Mainline Protestant
28%
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…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
48%
12%
5%
33%
3%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
62%
7%
2%
28%
2%
718
Mainline Protestant
45%
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…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
61%
15%
10%
13%
1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
77%
11%
7%
5%
1%
718
Mainline Protestant
61%
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…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
48%
14%
14%
23%
2%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
56%
12%
11%
19%
2%
718
Mainline Protestant
49%
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
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
33%
10%
39%
15%
3%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
60%
7%
26%
5%
2%
718
Mainline Protestant
33%
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…
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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
Catholic
24%
71%
2%
3%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
36%
60%
2%
2%
718
Mainline Protestant
28%
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…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
32%
14%
10%
43%
1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
69%
11%
7%
12%
1%
718
Mainline Protestant
45%
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…
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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
Catholic
39%
25%
3%
25%
8%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
60%
24%
4%
8%
4%
718
Mainline Protestant
36%
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.
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.
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.
Party affiliation among Latinos by religious group
% of Latinos who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Catholic
21%
28%
51%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
31%
28%
41%
718
Mainline Protestant
24%
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…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
33%
31%
29%
7%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
39%
32%
22%
7%
718
Mainline Protestant
33%
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…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
23%
72%
3%
2%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
36%
57%
4%
3%
718
Mainline Protestant
30%
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…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
39%
55%
4%
2%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
43%
50%
5%
2%
718
Mainline Protestant
45%
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…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
43%
52%
5%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
32%
64%
4%
718
Mainline Protestant
49%
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…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
73%
20%
4%
4%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
42%
46%
7%
5%
718
Mainline Protestant
62%
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
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
59%
32%
9%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
29%
60%
10%
718
Mainline Protestant
55%
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…
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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
Catholic
37%
56%
2%
5%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
38%
54%
3%
5%
718
Mainline Protestant
34%
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…
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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
Catholic
33%
25%
3%
32%
6%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
13%
27%
3%
52%
5%
718
Mainline Protestant
20%
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.