Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%15%15%20%2%3,954
200740%12%15%27%6%3,186
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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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among immigrants by religious group

% of immigrants 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%13%15%22%2%1,429
Evangelical Protestant61%13%10%14%2%603
Hindu31%21%27%21%< 1%171
Historically Black Protestant40%27%13%14%6%112
Mainline Protestant47%19%15%19%1%317
Muslim56%15%10%14%5%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")39%18%18%24%2%810
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who are ages…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week21%45%23%11%1,851
Once or twice a month29%44%20%7%603
Several times a year21%52%19%9%584
Seldom/never22%46%21%11%757
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week11%17%38%26%7%1%1,851
Once or twice a month18%21%34%22%4%< 1%603
Several times a year11%24%37%21%6%< 1%584
Seldom/never12%19%37%24%8%< 1%757
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMenWomenSample size
At least once a week47%53%1,884
Once or twice a month48%52%609
Several times a year54%46%596
Seldom/never51%49%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week18%8%12%59%2%1,862
Once or twice a month23%9%22%43%4%603
Several times a year17%7%27%47%2%592
Seldom/never19%8%20%53%1%764
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week53%19%16%13%1,570
Once or twice a month37%23%23%18%537
Several times a year40%19%19%22%505
Seldom/never48%19%18%15%644
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who have completed…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week55%22%14%9%1,870
Once or twice a month40%27%19%15%608
Several times a year47%18%17%18%589
Seldom/never54%20%15%11%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.

Marital status among immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week50%9%14%5%22%1,875
Once or twice a month51%8%11%2%28%609
Several times a year53%8%9%3%27%592
Seldom/never52%10%12%3%23%770
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week42%58%1,875
Once or twice a month40%60%608
Several times a year40%60%591
Seldom/never41%59%770
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say they…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieve 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
At least once a week62%24%6%1%6%1%1,884
Once or twice a month54%27%7%< 1%10%2%609
Several times a year43%33%10%1%11%2%596
Seldom/never53%26%9%2%10%1%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week66%19%6%7%1%1,884
Once or twice a month52%26%12%10%1%609
Several times a year46%32%12%9%< 1%596
Seldom/never50%27%12%11%< 1%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%30%22%< 1%1,884
Once or twice a month36%38%26%< 1%609
Several times a year27%47%26%1%596
Seldom/never32%36%31%1%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who pray…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week66%13%5%15%1%1,884
Once or twice a month51%17%8%23%1%609
Several times a year45%17%11%26%< 1%596
Seldom/never44%17%7%31%1%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%12%8%42%1%1,884
Once or twice a month21%16%13%50%1%609
Several times a year17%9%20%53%< 1%596
Seldom/never17%9%8%65%< 1%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who meditate…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%8%4%23%3%1,884
Once or twice a month41%14%5%38%2%609
Several times a year33%13%9%42%3%596
Seldom/never31%7%5%54%3%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week77%11%5%6%1%1,884
Once or twice a month54%24%10%10%1%609
Several times a year37%18%30%14%1%596
Seldom/never42%11%12%33%2%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%12%33%13%3%1,884
Once or twice a month28%12%43%16%2%609
Several times a year25%13%40%20%2%596
Seldom/never25%9%45%19%2%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%66%2%2%1,884
Once or twice a month26%72%1%1%609
Several times a year23%74%2%2%596
Seldom/never22%75%2%1%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%11%7%32%1%1,884
Once or twice a month30%16%9%44%< 1%609
Several times a year22%10%16%51%1%596
Seldom/never21%9%9%60%1%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWord 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
At least once a week41%22%3%27%7%1,884
Once or twice a month31%24%2%36%7%609
Several times a year31%21%2%39%7%596
Seldom/never31%23%3%34%8%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week73%21%7%1,884
Once or twice a month68%25%7%609
Several times a year65%28%7%596
Seldom/never69%24%6%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who …in hell

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week59%33%8%1,884
Once or twice a month54%38%7%609
Several times a year53%39%8%596
Seldom/never53%39%8%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week20%32%48%1,884
Once or twice a month24%24%52%609
Several times a year23%25%51%596
Seldom/never25%29%46%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%29%30%8%1,884
Once or twice a month28%37%31%4%609
Several times a year26%33%35%7%596
Seldom/never27%32%31%10%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week27%66%4%4%1,884
Once or twice a month33%63%1%3%609
Several times a year35%59%4%2%596
Seldom/never27%68%1%3%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%56%5%3%1,884
Once or twice a month37%55%4%3%609
Several times a year36%58%3%3%596
Seldom/never43%51%3%3%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%53%5%1,884
Once or twice a month58%39%3%609
Several times a year52%42%6%596
Seldom/never49%47%4%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%33%4%4%1,884
Once or twice a month70%24%2%4%609
Several times a year65%27%4%5%596
Seldom/never66%25%5%4%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%42%10%1,884
Once or twice a month61%33%6%609
Several times a year55%37%9%596
Seldom/never54%37%9%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStricter 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
At least once a week32%60%2%6%1,884
Once or twice a month32%60%3%5%609
Several times a year31%63%3%4%596
Seldom/never36%58%2%5%773
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 immigrants by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of immigrants who say humans…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%26%3%36%6%1,884
Once or twice a month40%21%4%32%3%609
Several times a year40%20%4%30%5%596
Seldom/never37%21%4%33%5%773
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.