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reportJun 19, 2012

Chapter 1: Portrait of Asian Americans

I. Overall Characteristics The 2010 Census counted more than 17 million Asian Americans, or 5.6% of the U.S. population (and 5.5% of U.S. adults ages 18 and older).[14. numoffset=”14″ This report uses the 2010 Census and other decennial censuses for population counts and trends, including by race. The 2010 American Community Survey is used for […]
reportJul 19, 2012

Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths

When it comes to religion, the Asian-American community is a study in contrasts, encompassing groups that run the gamut from highly religious to highly secular. A new survey report examines the Asian-American population from the angle of religious affiliation, highlighting the beliefs, practices and views of Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, the religiously unaffiliated and other faiths.
reportJun 19, 2012

Chapter 7: Religious Affiliation, Beliefs and Practices

[84. numoffset=”84″ This chapter is an adaptation of the overview of a larger report by the Pew Forum: “Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths,” available at https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/Asian-Americans-A-Mosaic-of-Faiths.aspx.]This chapter is an adaptation of the overview of a larger report by the Pew Forum: “Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths,” available at https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/Asian-Americans-A-Mosaic-of-Faiths.aspx. As their numbers rise, […]
reportJun 19, 2012

The Rise of Asian Americans

Asian Americans are more satisfied than the general public with their lives, finances and the direction of the country, according to a comprehensive new nationwide survey by the Pew Research Center.
transcriptJul 19, 2012

Event Transcript: Asian Americans

In a conference call with journalists, the Pew Forum’s staff discussed the findings of “Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths,” the second report based on a comprehensive, nationwide survey of Asian Americans.
reportApr 23, 2012

Net Migration from Mexico Falls to Zero—and Perhaps Less

The largest wave of immigration in history from a single country to the United States has come to a standstill.
reportNov 21, 2011

Evolution, Growth and Turnover

Updated May 15, 2012 Navigate this page: Growth in the Early 20th Century World War II Through the 1960s Surge in Growth After 1970 Turnover and Churn Religious advocacy in early American history generally focused on state and local governments. But religious groups and organizations occasionally were drawn into national lobbying campaigns for issues in […]
reportNov 21, 2011

Methodology

Updated May 15, 2012 Navigate this page: Criteria for Selecting Groups Information Sources Categorizing the Advocacy Groups Sources of Annual Advocacy Expenses Data Data on Staff Levels Identifying Group Issues and Policy Concerns Criteria for Selecting Groups This study defines religious advocacy broadly, encompassing a wide range of efforts by organizations operating in Washington, D.C., […]
reportNov 21, 2011

Major Characteristics of Religious Advocacy Groups

Navigate this page: Religious Traditions Organizational Structure Tax Status Advocacy Expenditures Issue Agendas Constituency Size Staff and Facilities Methods and Strategies Updated May 15, 2012 Major Characteristics of Religious Advocacy Groups Advocacy groups represent a growing variety of faiths in Washington. They also vary greatly in staff size, yearly financial expenditures and other characteristics that […]
reportAug 9, 2011

Rising Restrictions on Religion

The Government Restrictions Index (GRI) measures limits imposed by governments on religious beliefs and practices. The 10-point index is based on 20 questions used by the Pew Forum to gauge the extent to which governments at any level – national, provincial or local – try to control religious groups or individuals, prohibit conversions from one […]