Age distribution among nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who are ages…
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Immigrant status
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Immigrants
28%
50%
16%
6%
564
Second generation
52%
23%
14%
10%
516
Third generation or higher
30%
37%
23%
9%
3,736
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Immigrant status
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Immigrants
14%
25%
38%
18%
4%
< 1%
564
Second generation
39%
19%
18%
17%
6%
1%
516
Third generation or higher
18%
20%
29%
27%
5%
< 1%
3,736
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Immigrant status
Men
Women
Sample size
Immigrants
52%
48%
568
Second generation
53%
47%
524
Third generation or higher
54%
46%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who identify as…
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Immigrant status
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Immigrants
21%
6%
20%
50%
2%
559
Second generation
41%
7%
11%
36%
5%
514
Third generation or higher
76%
13%
1%
5%
5%
3,725
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who have a household income of…
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Immigrant status
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Immigrants
46%
20%
15%
19%
493
Second generation
38%
20%
24%
18%
455
Third generation or higher
36%
22%
26%
16%
3,395
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who have completed…
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Immigrant status
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Immigrants
48%
22%
16%
14%
564
Second generation
38%
37%
16%
9%
523
Third generation or higher
45%
33%
15%
8%
3,782
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Immigrant status
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Immigrants
42%
12%
12%
2%
32%
566
Second generation
29%
9%
6%
4%
53%
519
Third generation or higher
39%
12%
13%
4%
33%
3,779
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Immigrant status
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Immigrants
37%
63%
567
Second generation
18%
82%
523
Third generation or higher
28%
72%
3,776
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say they…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
35%
27%
13%
1%
20%
4%
568
Second generation
31%
20%
15%
1%
27%
5%
524
Third generation or higher
37%
27%
11%
1%
19%
5%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say religion is…
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Immigrant status
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
25%
24%
24%
26%
1%
568
Second generation
10%
27%
29%
32%
2%
524
Third generation or higher
17%
27%
27%
28%
1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who attend religious services…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
7%
33%
60%
< 1%
568
Second generation
3%
32%
65%
< 1%
524
Third generation or higher
6%
26%
68%
< 1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who pray…
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Immigrant status
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
31%
12%
9%
47%
1%
568
Second generation
21%
12%
9%
58%
1%
524
Third generation or higher
26%
15%
8%
51%
1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who attend prayer group…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
10%
7%
8%
74%
< 1%
568
Second generation
3%
3%
4%
89%
< 1%
524
Third generation or higher
6%
4%
4%
86%
< 1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who meditate…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
37%
12%
6%
43%
3%
568
Second generation
29%
10%
4%
56%
< 1%
524
Third generation or higher
26%
9%
4%
60%
1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
47%
13%
16%
21%
3%
568
Second generation
44%
16%
10%
28%
3%
524
Third generation or higher
41%
16%
10%
31%
2%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
37%
17%
18%
26%
2%
568
Second generation
48%
15%
11%
25%
1%
524
Third generation or higher
44%
15%
11%
29%
1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Immigrant status
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
13%
17%
44%
23%
3%
568
Second generation
6%
19%
60%
13%
1%
524
Third generation or higher
9%
14%
63%
11%
3%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
23%
73%
1%
2%
568
Second generation
18%
80%
1%
1%
524
Third generation or higher
23%
75%
1%
1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who read scripture…
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Immigrant status
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
17%
8%
9%
65%
1%
568
Second generation
9%
9%
5%
77%
< 1%
524
Third generation or higher
12%
6%
5%
77%
< 1%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say the holy scripture is…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
21%
13%
2%
56%
8%
568
Second generation
6%
13%
< 1%
74%
6%
524
Third generation or higher
13%
16%
1%
61%
9%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who …in heaven
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
45%
44%
10%
568
Second generation
40%
48%
12%
524
Third generation or higher
52%
38%
10%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who …in hell
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Immigrant status
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
33%
58%
9%
568
Second generation
26%
62%
11%
524
Third generation or higher
38%
53%
9%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who identify as…
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Immigrant status
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Immigrants
19%
35%
46%
568
Second generation
22%
21%
56%
524
Third generation or higher
27%
24%
49%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who are…
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Immigrant status
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
21%
32%
39%
9%
568
Second generation
21%
32%
40%
7%
524
Third generation or higher
22%
38%
31%
10%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who would rather have…
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Immigrant status
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
32%
60%
3%
5%
568
Second generation
46%
48%
3%
2%
524
Third generation or higher
50%
43%
3%
4%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say government aid to the poor…
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Immigrant status
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
39%
54%
3%
3%
568
Second generation
41%
54%
4%
1%
524
Third generation or higher
41%
53%
4%
2%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say abortion should be…
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Immigrant status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
57%
38%
5%
568
Second generation
78%
19%
4%
524
Third generation or higher
67%
28%
5%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say homosexuality…
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Immigrant status
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
74%
18%
3%
5%
568
Second generation
85%
9%
3%
2%
524
Third generation or higher
77%
16%
3%
3%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who …same-sex marriage
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Immigrant status
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Immigrants
66%
26%
9%
568
Second generation
79%
14%
7%
524
Third generation or higher
72%
21%
7%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
28%
64%
2%
6%
568
Second generation
29%
67%
2%
2%
524
Third generation or higher
31%
63%
3%
3%
3,791
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 nothing in particulars by immigrant status
% of nothing in particulars who say humans…
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Immigrant status
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
Immigrants
49%
20%
5%
22%
5%
568
Second generation
65%
13%
4%
15%
2%
524
Third generation or higher
52%
19%
5%
20%
3%
3,791
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.