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2003 National Hispanic Survey August 20, 2004
1. In what language would you prefer to conduct this interview, English or Spanish? Total 1000 English 39.8 Spanish 60.2
2. What is your national ancestry? If you are not of Hispanic origin, just say so. Mexican 69.0 Puerto Rican 7.8 Central American 6.8 South American 6.4 Cuban 3.3 Dominican 2.8 Other Hispanic 3.9
3. What is your age? 18 - 25 18.4 26 - 40 41.5 41 - 55 22.0 56 - 65 10.7 Over 65 7.4
4. Do you feel confident that the quality of life for your children will be better than it has been for you, about the same, or worse? Better 72.1 About the same 12.8 Worse 11.7 Other/dk/refused 3.4
5. What is the most important issue facing you and your family In the United States today? Jobs/economy 29.8 Education 12.8 Immigration 6.8 Health care/insurance 5.9 Language/integrate into U.S. life 4.8 Racism/discrimination 3.7 Family life/values 3.3 War/Iraq 3.0 Homeownership/housing 2.2 Homeland security/terrorism 1.9
6. What do you consider to be the greatest barrier that keeps Hispanics from succeeding in the United States? Language 26.5 Discrimination/racism 13.9 Education 13.5 Immigration status 13.1 Employment/income 8.2 Hispanics themselves 7.4 Low political involvement 1.4 Housing 0.9 Lack of government assistance 0.6 Health care/insurance 0.6
7. Which Hispanic public figure, living today in the United States, do you most admire? No answer 62.9 Jennifer Lopez 2.5 Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante 2.5 Edward James Olmos 2.4 Thalia 2.2 Celia Cruz 2.0 Gloria Estefan 1.6 Henry Cisneros 1.3 Gov. Bill Richardson 1.2 Rosario Marin 1.0
8. Will you please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of George W. Bush? If you have no opinion or have never heard of him, just say so. Favorable 48.9 Very 22.4 Somewhat 26.5 Unfavorable 28.0 Somewhat 10.3 Very 17.7 No opinion 21.9 Never heard of 1.2
9. Generally speaking, would you say that you approve or disapprove of the job Republicans in congress are doing? Approve 40.0 Strongly 13.2 Somewhat 26.8 Disapprove 37.0 Somewhat 17.1 Strongly 19.9 Dk/refused 23.0
10. Generally speaking, would you say that you approve or disapprove of the job Democrats in congress are doing? Approve 49.9 Strongly 16.3 Somewhat 33.6 Disapprove 23.7 Somewhat 14.5 Strongly 9.2 Dk/refused 26.4
11. Thinking about the 2004 election for president, which issue is more important to you in deciding your vote? Improving the economy And creating jobs 62.1 Keeping America safe and secure 33.4 Dk/refused 4.5
12. Thinking about the economy, what do you think is the best strategy to begin growing the economy again and increase the jobs available to average Americans? Raise taxes to increase government spending 6.8 Lower taxes on families And businesses 52.6 Keep spending and taxes at current levels 32.8 Dk/refused 7.8
13. Looking ahead one year from now, do you expect the economy in your local area to be better, worse, or about the same as it is now? Better 60.7 Much 35.2 Somewhat 25.5 Worse 15.2 Somewhat 7.7 Much 7.5 About the same 22.8
14. Thinking about health care, regarding your health care insurance coverage, which one of the following comes closest to describing your own personal situation? If you have no health Insurance coverage, just say so. You have no health Insurance coverage 35.8 You have coverage through a private company 40.8 You are on Medicare 10.2 You are on Medicaid 10.7 Dk/refused 2.5
15. Where do you go most often for health care services: to a private doctor, the emergency room at the hospital, a community health center, or to holistic doctors? Private doctor 51.7 Hospital emergency room 11.3 Community health center 28.5 Holistic doctor 1.8 It depends/other 4.2 Dk/refused 2.5
16. Among the following, which do you think is the most important health issue facing Hispanics in America today? Affordable health care 32.0 Obtaining quality care 18.0 Lack of health insurance 31.1 Availability of Hispanic providers in your area 14.2 Dk/refused 4.7
17. Among the following choices, please tell me which one has been the biggest health care problem for you and your family? Communicating with doctors/providers due to language Barriers 17.7 Getting care because of your race or ethnic background 4.0 Being able to afford the cost of health insurance or Necessary medical care 46.2 Finding a physician when You needed care 9.2 Dk/refused 22.9
18. All state governments require all health insurance plans to cover a wide range of specific medical procedures, which increases the cost of insurance. Knowing this, which of the following statements comes closer to your own: Even though it increases insurance costs, governments should continue to require that certain procedures be covered in all health insurance policies. 43.2 Government should allow insurance companies to provide less expensive basic health insurance plans that only cover emergency care, hospitalization, and doctor visits. 51.5 Dk/refused 5.3
19. Would you approve or disapprove of allowing health insurance companies to contact their subscribers directly to collect information voluntarily about the people they insure regarding their race, ethnicity, or whether the person would prefer to receive information in English, Spanish, or some other language, and knowing that any information they collect would be confidential and not released to anyone? Approve 64.5 Strongly 32.3 Somewhat 32.2 Disapprove 31.9 Somewhat 10.3 Strongly 21.6 Dk/refused 3.6
20. Some in congress are promoting a new law that would give families who don't get health insurance in their jobs up to $3,000 a year in tax benefits so they can buy their own health insurance. Would you favor or oppose this idea? Favor 81.9 Strongly 52.5 Somewhat 29.4 Oppose 12.7 Somewhat 5.9 Strongly 6.8 Dk/refused 5.4
21. Would you be more likely or less likely to support a congressional candidate that supports giving working families $3,000 in tax benefits to buy private health insurance? More likely 81.0 Much 53.0 Somewhat 28.0 Less likely 11.8 Somewhat 5.9 Much 5.9 Dk/refused 7.2
22. My next few questions concern Medicaid, the government program that pays for health care for low-income citizens. From your experience, or what you have heard or read, is the Medicaid Program run well, or do you think it needs to be reformed? Run well 38.0 Needs reform 45.7 Dk/refused 16.3
23. Federal and state governments pay for prescription medicines for the very poor through Medicaid. Now, some people have proposed saving money by limiting which prescription medicines Medicare will pay for. In your opinion, should the government try to save money by limiting the prescription drugs they will pay for, or should the government pay for any prescription drugs the doctor orders for low-income patients? Limiting the prescription drugs they will pay for 9.7 Pay for any prescription drugs low-income patients need 86.0 Dk/refused 4.3
24. Now thinking about Medicare, the government program that pays for health care for senior citizens: from your experience, or what you have heard or read, is the Medicare program run well, or do you think it needs to be reformed? Run well 33.4 Needs reform 50.1 Dk/refused 16.5
25. Now, thinking about public education, how would you rate the quality of education in your local public schools? Would you say it is excellent, good, fair, or poor? Positive 46.3 Excellent 13.1 Good 33.2 Negative 49.1 Fair 32.5 Poor 16.6 Dk/refused 4.6
26. Which of the following is the biggest problem facing public education today? Violence and drugs in schools 24.2 The lack of quality teachers 14.2 Students being taught non-traditional values 9.2 Lack of choice for parents 4.6 Overcrowding in the schools 18.5 Lack of bilingual education 10.8 Lack of basic reading, writing, math skills 10.6 Dk/refused 7.9
27. Do you support or oppose allowing low-income parents to use taxpayer-funded vouchers to place their kids in private or church-run schools? Support 56.3 Strongly 32.7 Somewhat 23.6 Oppose 35.3 Somewhat 14.3 Strongly 21.0 Dk/refused 8.4
28. Now, thinking about the issue of immigration, how important is it to you that America's immigration laws be reformed in order to reduce illegal immigration by promoting a system which increases the legal flow of workers into this country? Would you say very important, somewhat important, not very important, or not at all important? Important 90.8 Very 74.8 Somewhat 16.0 Not important 6.1 Not very 1.9 Not at all 4.2 Dk/refused 3.1
29. Do you approve or disapprove of President Bush's handling of the immigration issue? Approve 43.0 Strongly 18.7 Somewhat 24.3 Disapprove 36.4 Somewhat 14.3 Strongly 22.1 Dk/refused 20.6
30. Which of the following statements comes closer to your personal opinion? allowing undocumented workers to use an official ID issued by a foreign government, better known as "matricula consular," will help these workers and their families mainstream into American society. 63.5 Allowing undocumented workers to use an official ID issued by a foreign government, better known as "matricula consular," could be a serious security risk for our country. 28.1 Dk/refused 8.4
31. Should the federal government normalize the status of illegal immigrant workers in this country who have a clean criminal record? Yes 86.7 No 9.4 Dk/refused 3.9
32. Now, thinking about government run affirmative action programs, should these programs be based solely on race, or should more emphasis be placed on income levels as the best way to focus on those most in need? Based solely on race 6.1 More on income levels 85.5 Dk/refused 8.4
33. Can you think of any specific instances over the past year in which you personally felt you were being discriminated against because of your racial or ethnic background? Yes 29.0 No 69.7 Dk/refused 1.3
34. Now, thinking about the Hispanic community, which of the following statements comes closest to your own personal opinion? The Hispanic community should become more a part of American society, even if it means losing some of its own cultural identity. 51.2 The Hispanic community should keep its own culture even if it means staying somewhat separate from the rest of the American society. 39.7 Dk/refused 9.1
35. People who buy a home now but have less than twenty percent down usually have to pay for mortgage insurance. A proposal in Congress would make mortgage insurance tax deductible, just like other costs associated with buying and financing a home. Now having heard this, would you be more likely or less likely to support a candidate for congress who supports this proposal? More likely 69.6 Much 43.2 Somewhat 26.4 Less likely 14.2 Somewhat 8.6 Much 5.6 No difference 9.1 Dk/refused 7.1
36. As you may know, congress recently passed a law increasing the per-child tax credit from $500 to $1,000. However, the increased tax credit does not apply to low-income families. Would you favor or oppose a proposal that includes making mortgage insurance deductible for homeowners and applying a higher child tax credit to low-income families? Favor 64.4 Strongly 39.8 Somewhat 24.6 Oppose 27.9 Somewhat 11.5 Strongly 16.4 Dk/refused 7.7
37. Do you own or rent a home? Own 51.7 Rent 43.2 Dk/refused 5.1
38. (Renters only): If mortgage insurance becomes tax-deductible, how likely will that change allow you to buy a home sooner than planned? Would you say...? Renters 432 More likely 75.7 Much 37.7 Somewhat 38.0 Less likely 21.3 Somewhat 7.9 Much 13.4 Dk/refused 3.0
39. (Homeowners only): Do you currently pay for private mortgage insurance or pmi? Yes 53.8 No 38.3 Dk/refused 7.9
40. If you were to label yourself, would you say you are a liberal, a moderate, or a conservative in your political beliefs? Liberal 22.4 Moderate 32.1 Conservative 34.7 Dk/refused 10.8
41. Are you registered to vote? If you are not registered, just say so. Yes 51.3 No 46.0 Dk/refused 2.7
42. Regardless of whether or not you are registered, with which political party do you identify most? Republican 19.6 Democrat 40.4 Independent 18.8 Other 1.5 Dk/refused 19.7
43. (Non-republican identification only): If the 2004 primary election for the democrat presidential nominee were held today and the candidates were John Kerry, Joe Lieberman, Dick Gephardt, Howard Dean, John Edwards, Bob Graham, Dennis Kucinich, Carol Mosey Braun, and Al Sharpton, for whom would you vote? Undecided 61.6 Joe Lieberman 8.4 John Kerry 6.9 Howard dean 2.6 Dick Gephardt 2.6 Bob graham 2.5 John Edwards 2.3 Al Sharpton 1.8 Dennis Kucinich 1.3 Carol Moseley Braun 1.0 Dk/refused 8.9
44. If the 2004 election for president were held today and the candidates were George W. Bush (r) and the democrat candidate, for whom would you vote? George W. Bush 31.4 Democrat candidate 42.6 Undecided 18.3 Dk/refused 7.7
45. If the 2004 election for president were held today and the candidates were George W. Bush (r) and John Kerry (d), for whom would you vote? George W. Bush 33.2 John Kerry 38.1 Undecided 21.7 Dk/refused 7.0
46. If the 2004 election for president were held today and the candidates were George W. Bush (r) and Hillary Clinton (d), for whom would you vote? George W. Bush 31.2 Hillary Clinton 47.1 Undecided 16.3 Dk/refused 5.4
47. If the 2004 election for president were held today and the candidates were George W. Bush (r) and Howard dean (d), for whom would you vote? George W. Bush 34.9 Howard dean 33.5 Undecided 23.6 Dk/refused 8.0
48. If the election for United States congress were held today, would you be more likely to vote for the republican candidate or the democrat candidate? Republican candidate 26.0 Democrat candidate 47.7 Undecided 19.8 Dk/refused 6.5
49. (California only): Do you support the recall of California Governor gray Davis? Yes 46.0 No 43.5 Dk/refused 10.5
50. (California only): If the 2004 election for U.S. senate were held today and the candidates were U.S. senator Barbara boxer (d) and former U.S. treasurer Rosario Marin (r), for whom would you vote? Rosario Marin 37.1 Barbara boxer 38.1 Undecided 18.4 Dk/refused 6.3
51. (California only): Now that Arnold Schwarzenegger is running for governor of California, would you definitely vote for him? Probably vote for him, lean toward voting for him, probably not vote for him, or definitely not vote for him? If you're undecided, just say so. Will vote for 41.6 Definitely 15.2 Probably 17.5 Leaning toward 8.9 Will not vote for 40.3 Probably 8.6 Definitely 31.7 Undecided 17.5 Dk/refused 0.6
52. (California only): If the election for California governor were held today, and the candidates were Cruz Bustamante (d) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (r), for who would you vote? Cruz Bustamante 58.1 Arnold Schwarzenegger 24.1 Undecided 13.3 Dk/refused 4.4
53. Do you own a personal computer or have a computer in your home? Yes 50.9 No 47.0 Dk/refused 2.1
54. How often do you access the internet or email? Would you say...? Regularly 29.7 Every day 16.6 Almost every day 13.1 Rarely 24.4 Never 43.2 Dk/refused 2.7
55. Do any children under the age of 18 live in this household? Yes 58.6 No 38.4 Dk/refused 3.0
56. When you make a long distance phone call, do you most often pay? For the call with a pre-paid phone card, or does a long distance phone company bill you for the call on your phone bill at home? Phone card 42.8 Long distance company 44.6 Dk/refused 12.6
57. Do you own a credit card? Yes 51.8 No 42.4 Dk/refused 5.8
58. Do you smoke cigarettes? Yes 13.6 No 81.3 Dk/refused 5.1
59. Do you currently have a savings or checking account, or both? If you have neither, just say so. Have bank account 67.9 Savings only 11.2 Checking only 16.0 Both 40.7 Neither 25.8 Dk/refused 6.3
60. Do you currently own or lease a car? Yes 72.4 No 22.8 Dk/refused 4.8
61. Do you own or regularly use a cell phone? Yes 47.6 No 47.4 Dk/refused 5.0
62. Outside of social security, do you have $5,000 dollars or more saved or invested for your retirement? Yes 29.8 No 61.4 Dk/refused 8.8
63. Do you have a 401-k plan for your retirement? Yes 23.0 No 69.1 Dk/refused 7.9
Demographics
What is your estimated annual household income? Under $20,000 28.8 $20,001 - $30,000 21.2 $30,001 - $40,000 12.4 $40,001 - $50,000 5.8 $50,001 - $60,000 3.7 $60,001 - $75,000 3.1 Over $75,000 5.5 Dk/refused 19.5
What is your religion? Protestant 8.5 Evangelical 4.0 Pentecostal 1.9 Other protestant 2.6 Catholic 61.4 Jewish 0.1 Mormon 0.4 Muslim 0.2 Atheist/agnostic 1.7 Other 11.4 Dk/refused 16.3
What is your current marital status? Single never married 22.9 Married 59.6 Separated 3.8 Divorced 4.4 Widowed 4.9 Dk/refused 4.4
What is the last grade of formal education you have completed? Some high school or less 32.8 High school graduate 56.6 High school grad only 27.2 Some college 14.5 College graduate 12.1 Post-graduate work 2.8 Dk/refused 10.6
How long have you lived in the United States? Less than 10 years 23.3 Between 10 and 20 years 31.8 20+ years/whole life 38.6 Dk/refused 6.3
Gender: Male 48.3 Female 51.7
Area: New England 2.5 Middle Atlantic 12.5 East north central 6.9 West north central 1.7 South Atlantic 11.9 East south central 0.9 West south central 19.9 Mountain 10.1 Pacific 33.6 Major states: New York 8.1 Illinois 4.3 Florida 7.6 Texas 18.9 California 31.5 Rest of United States 29.6 Region: East 15.0 Midwest 8.6 South 32.7 West 43.7
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