Frequency of meditation among immigrants

% of immigrants who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%10%5%34%3%3,954
200745%8%5%38%4%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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation among immigrants by religious group

% of immigrants who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic52%11%5%29%3%1,429
Evangelical Protestant62%7%3%25%3%603
Hindu31%8%7%53%< 1%171
Historically Black Protestant67%7%10%14%2%112
Mainline Protestant44%7%6%40%3%317
Muslim34%11%4%41%10%146
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")33%11%5%48%3%810
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among immigrants by frequency of meditation

% of immigrants who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week18%46%24%12%1,841
Once or twice a month22%47%24%8%365
Several times a year25%43%23%8%211
Seldom/never29%46%17%8%1,348
Don't know16%46%19%18%117
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week9%16%38%28%8%1%1,841
Once or twice a month11%24%34%26%5%< 1%365
Several times a year16%18%34%26%6%< 1%211
Seldom/never16%23%35%20%6%< 1%1,348
Don't know12%9%42%25%12%< 1%117
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week44%56%1,873
Once or twice a month49%51%369
Several times a year61%39%215
Seldom/never54%46%1,373
Don't know53%47%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week12%10%12%63%2%1,852
Once or twice a month17%7%18%57%1%364
Several times a year17%8%23%50%2%214
Seldom/never30%6%23%39%3%1,359
Don't know16%6%18%60%< 1%122
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week55%19%15%11%1,561
Once or twice a month52%20%14%14%316
Several times a year45%19%18%17%187
Seldom/never35%20%24%22%1,165
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week56%20%14%10%1,857
Once or twice a month59%18%13%10%367
Several times a year49%19%19%13%212
Seldom/never43%25%17%15%1,365
Don't know62%18%11%9%122
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week53%7%15%5%20%1,864
Once or twice a month48%13%13%3%23%369
Several times a year49%9%10%2%29%214
Seldom/never49%10%9%3%29%1,368
Don't know52%9%8%8%23%118
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week42%58%1,863
Once or twice a month41%59%369
Several times a year40%60%214
Seldom/never40%60%1,368
Don't know35%65%121
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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 week66%25%4%1%3%1%1,873
Once or twice a month44%35%11%1%6%2%369
Several times a year51%32%6%1%9%2%215
Seldom/never46%25%12%1%15%2%1,373
Don't know58%29%1%2%7%3%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week73%16%4%5%1%1,873
Once or twice a month55%29%8%7%< 1%369
Several times a year41%42%8%9%< 1%215
Seldom/never38%30%16%15%< 1%1,373
Don't know71%17%7%2%4%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%28%18%< 1%1,873
Once or twice a month31%45%23%1%369
Several times a year26%51%24%< 1%215
Seldom/never23%40%37%< 1%1,373
Don't know52%29%15%4%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week73%14%3%9%1%1,873
Once or twice a month50%20%9%21%< 1%369
Several times a year42%22%11%23%1%215
Seldom/never35%15%9%39%1%1,373
Don't know67%8%10%9%6%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%13%8%36%1%1,873
Once or twice a month20%21%15%44%< 1%369
Several times a year8%11%24%58%< 1%215
Seldom/never12%7%10%70%1%1,373
Don't know34%11%15%34%7%124
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 of meditation

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

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week76%11%6%6%2%1,873
Once or twice a month55%23%13%9%< 1%369
Several times a year42%19%29%10%< 1%215
Seldom/never42%16%15%26%2%1,373
Don't know52%7%11%12%18%124
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 immigrants by frequency of meditation

% of immigrants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%13%11%13%2%1,873
Once or twice a month41%22%20%15%2%369
Several times a year37%15%26%19%2%215
Seldom/never32%17%19%31%1%1,373
Don't know38%10%14%22%17%124
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 of meditation

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

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%10%32%13%3%1,873
Once or twice a month32%13%35%17%2%369
Several times a year28%9%43%19%1%215
Seldom/never20%13%47%18%2%1,373
Don't know45%9%23%14%8%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%67%2%3%1,873
Once or twice a month27%71%1%1%369
Several times a year19%76%2%2%215
Seldom/never25%73%2%1%1,373
Don't know28%60%1%10%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%11%6%27%1%1,873
Once or twice a month24%23%13%40%< 1%369
Several times a year15%10%34%40%1%215
Seldom/never16%9%8%66%1%1,373
Don't know37%10%13%31%10%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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 week46%23%4%22%6%1,873
Once or twice a month37%19%1%32%10%369
Several times a year29%21%3%39%9%215
Seldom/never22%23%3%44%8%1,373
Don't know46%14%8%24%9%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week77%17%6%1,873
Once or twice a month69%24%6%369
Several times a year68%26%6%215
Seldom/never60%31%8%1,373
Don't know69%21%10%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week62%30%8%1,873
Once or twice a month56%39%5%369
Several times a year52%36%12%215
Seldom/never47%44%9%1,373
Don't know54%31%15%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week21%30%49%1,873
Once or twice a month23%28%50%369
Several times a year17%25%58%215
Seldom/never25%28%47%1,373
Don't know20%43%37%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%29%28%9%1,873
Once or twice a month29%33%30%8%369
Several times a year25%34%37%5%215
Seldom/never26%34%33%7%1,373
Don't know19%19%34%28%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week25%68%3%4%1,873
Once or twice a month30%65%3%2%369
Several times a year33%60%5%3%215
Seldom/never35%60%3%2%1,373
Don't know19%70%3%7%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%56%5%3%1,873
Once or twice a month39%57%2%2%369
Several times a year37%57%3%2%215
Seldom/never40%54%3%2%1,373
Don't know35%49%6%10%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%55%6%1,873
Once or twice a month53%44%3%369
Several times a year48%50%3%215
Seldom/never57%39%4%1,373
Don't know34%51%15%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%34%4%5%1,873
Once or twice a month66%25%5%3%369
Several times a year64%29%4%3%215
Seldom/never72%21%3%3%1,373
Don't know35%43%9%13%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%46%10%1,873
Once or twice a month56%34%10%369
Several times a year53%41%6%215
Seldom/never64%29%7%1,373
Don't know30%45%26%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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 week33%59%2%6%1,873
Once or twice a month39%57%1%3%369
Several times a year29%63%3%6%215
Seldom/never30%64%2%4%1,373
Don't know41%35%5%20%124
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 of meditation

% of immigrants who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week25%26%4%39%5%1,873
Once or twice a month37%21%3%35%4%369
Several times a year47%20%3%26%4%215
Seldom/never45%20%4%27%4%1,373
Don't know21%14%4%34%27%124
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.