Age distribution among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Third generation or higher
11%
33%
31%
24%
166
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Generational cohort among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Third generation or higher
9%
8%
28%
37%
18%
1%
166
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Third generation or higher
34%
66%
170
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Racial and ethnic composition among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Third generation or higher
49%
35%
< 1%
8%
8%
167
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Income distribution among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
44%
25%
27%
4%
154
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Third generation or higher
58%
30%
8%
4%
169
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Third generation or higher
58%
5%
12%
8%
17%
169
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Third generation or higher
28%
72%
169
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Belief in God among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
93%
6%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
89%
9%
1%
< 1%
1%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
83%
12%
5%
< 1%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
90%
7%
1%
1%
1%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
85%
1%
4%
8%
2%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
78%
2%
1%
16%
3%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
83%
5%
5%
6%
1%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
60%
13%
4%
21%
3%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
77%
1%
14%
3%
5%
170
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
59%
37%
3%
1%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
89%
2%
3%
5%
< 1%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
42%
44%
9%
2%
3%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
58%
28%
13%
170
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Belief in Hell among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
10%
87%
4%
170
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Party affiliation among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Third generation or higher
9%
72%
19%
170
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Political ideology among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
19%
18%
12%
51%
170
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Views about size of government among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
41%
40%
2%
16%
170
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Views about government aid to the poor among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
26%
64%
4%
5%
170
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Views about abortion among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
22%
69%
9%
170
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Views about homosexuality among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
18%
75%
2%
4%
170
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Views about same-sex marriage among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
18%
74%
8%
170
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Views about environmental regulation among Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
33%
53%
4%
10%
170
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 Jehovah's Witnesses by immigrant status
% of Jehovah's Witnesses 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
Third generation or higher
8%
13%
< 1%
75%
5%
170
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