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.
Age distribution among second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Christian
31%
29%
19%
22%
2,106
All Non-Christians
49%
25%
13%
14%
1,217
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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Christian
23%
13%
24%
23%
14%
3%
2,106
All Non-Christians
37%
18%
18%
16%
9%
2%
1,217
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Christian
44%
56%
2,157
All Non-Christians
56%
44%
1,238
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Christian
48%
6%
5%
37%
4%
2,127
All Non-Christians
49%
5%
14%
27%
5%
1,215
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
37%
22%
24%
17%
1,849
All Non-Christians
30%
19%
27%
24%
1,077
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Christian
39%
35%
17%
9%
2,153
All Non-Christians
32%
34%
20%
14%
1,236
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Christian
40%
8%
11%
9%
31%
2,147
All Non-Christians
29%
8%
7%
4%
51%
1,228
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Christian
26%
74%
2,150
All Non-Christians
17%
83%
1,237
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 God among second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who say they…
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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
Christian
73%
20%
4%
1%
1%
1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
26%
19%
15%
1%
35%
5%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
61%
30%
7%
2%
< 1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
14%
25%
25%
34%
2%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who attend religious services…
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Christians
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
44%
38%
17%
< 1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
8%
30%
62%
< 1%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
64%
19%
6%
11%
1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
22%
10%
7%
60%
1%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
25%
11%
9%
55%
< 1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
7%
5%
4%
83%
1%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
43%
8%
4%
43%
1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
28%
10%
5%
55%
1%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
61%
16%
9%
13%
1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
42%
16%
11%
30%
2%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
46%
15%
13%
25%
1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
49%
15%
12%
22%
1%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Christians
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
37%
10%
44%
8%
2%
2,157
All Non-Christians
8%
22%
51%
17%
2%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
33%
65%
1%
1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
17%
81%
1%
1%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
38%
12%
9%
40%
1%
2,157
All Non-Christians
11%
7%
6%
75%
1%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
32%
36%
3%
23%
6%
2,157
All Non-Christians
7%
12%
< 1%
74%
6%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
86%
9%
5%
2,157
All Non-Christians
35%
56%
10%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
66%
27%
7%
2,157
All Non-Christians
24%
67%
9%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Christian
38%
16%
46%
2,157
All Non-Christians
20%
18%
62%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
36%
37%
22%
5%
2,157
All Non-Christians
18%
32%
45%
5%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
52%
43%
3%
3%
2,157
All Non-Christians
44%
49%
3%
4%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who say government aid to the poor…
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Christians
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
46%
49%
3%
2%
2,157
All Non-Christians
33%
61%
4%
2%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who say abortion should be…
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Christians
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
51%
44%
4%
2,157
All Non-Christians
81%
17%
3%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who say homosexuality…
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Christians
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
63%
29%
4%
4%
2,157
All Non-Christians
86%
9%
3%
2%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
55%
37%
9%
2,157
All Non-Christians
81%
14%
6%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
40%
56%
2%
3%
2,157
All Non-Christians
25%
71%
2%
2%
1,238
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 second generation immigrants by religion
% of second generation immigrants 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
Christian
27%
29%
3%
36%
5%
2,157
All Non-Christians
66%
13%
5%
14%
2%
1,238
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.