Frequency of meditation among independents and those who don't lean to either party

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201442%8%4%44%3%5,658
200740%7%3%45%5%5,770
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by religious group

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic42%10%4%40%3%1,158
Evangelical Protestant51%6%2%38%3%1,230
Historically Black Protestant62%8%3%26%1%184
Jehovah's Witness83%1%2%10%4%188
Mainline Protestant35%6%5%50%3%822
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%8%4%58%2%1,474
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week21%38%25%16%2,350
Once or twice a month30%39%20%11%390
Several times a year27%37%23%12%211
Seldom/never30%39%22%10%2,281
Don't know14%40%25%21%152
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week11%17%32%29%11%1%2,350
Once or twice a month19%20%30%23%7%1%390
Several times a year20%15%29%31%5%< 1%211
Seldom/never18%20%30%26%5%< 1%2,281
Don't know9%7%38%31%14%1%152
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week45%55%2,464
Once or twice a month45%55%401
Several times a year58%42%222
Seldom/never53%47%2,386
Don't know50%50%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week51%12%3%28%7%2,373
Once or twice a month53%7%6%30%5%389
Several times a year62%5%10%20%3%218
Seldom/never66%6%6%18%5%2,329
Don't know48%6%5%38%2%160
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.

Immigrant status among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week28%9%63%2,400
Once or twice a month29%9%63%386
Several times a year28%9%63%217
Seldom/never18%10%72%2,298
Don't know40%7%53%168
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week52%20%19%10%1,881
Once or twice a month52%13%20%14%322
Several times a year41%17%22%19%169
Seldom/never44%21%23%12%1,869
Don't know65%15%15%5%100
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week49%32%12%7%2,426
Once or twice a month46%34%12%8%397
Several times a year45%24%20%11%217
Seldom/never55%29%11%5%2,347
Don't know59%23%11%7%173
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week45%8%15%8%23%2,428
Once or twice a month40%11%17%5%27%400
Several times a year48%10%13%2%28%222
Seldom/never43%10%14%4%29%2,356
Don't know46%11%16%6%21%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.

Parent of children under 18 among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week32%68%2,443
Once or twice a month31%69%401
Several times a year34%66%221
Seldom/never34%66%2,368
Don't know29%71%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week75%15%3%1%4%2%2,464
Once or twice a month49%29%9%2%7%4%401
Several times a year50%28%7%1%13%1%222
Seldom/never52%23%7%1%13%4%2,386
Don't know67%13%1%4%4%11%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%17%6%8%2%2,464
Once or twice a month45%30%13%10%2%401
Several times a year36%39%14%11%< 1%222
Seldom/never37%32%14%16%1%2,386
Don't know67%10%6%5%11%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week49%26%24%1%2,464
Once or twice a month25%40%34%1%401
Several times a year20%45%34%1%222
Seldom/never20%33%46%1%2,386
Don't know41%28%15%15%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week73%11%3%11%1%2,464
Once or twice a month45%18%12%24%1%401
Several times a year34%25%10%29%2%222
Seldom/never38%16%8%38%1%2,386
Don't know54%6%6%14%20%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week40%9%7%43%1%2,464
Once or twice a month14%16%11%59%1%401
Several times a year12%8%15%65%1%222
Seldom/never13%6%7%73%1%2,386
Don't know25%9%11%36%20%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week79%10%4%5%2%2,464
Once or twice a month57%20%9%12%1%401
Several times a year40%18%26%14%2%222
Seldom/never41%14%11%32%2%2,386
Don't know52%7%4%7%30%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week63%11%6%17%3%2,464
Once or twice a month48%17%16%17%1%401
Several times a year37%14%26%21%2%222
Seldom/never33%13%14%38%2%2,386
Don't know38%10%9%19%24%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%9%36%6%5%2,464
Once or twice a month25%12%49%11%3%401
Several times a year25%11%49%12%2%222
Seldom/never21%9%56%10%4%2,386
Don't know48%4%27%9%12%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week33%62%3%3%2,464
Once or twice a month24%74%1%1%401
Several times a year20%76%3%1%222
Seldom/never27%70%2%1%2,386
Don't know36%53%5%6%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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%8%5%29%1%2,464
Once or twice a month23%17%15%44%< 1%401
Several times a year16%5%25%52%2%222
Seldom/never19%9%7%65%1%2,386
Don't know34%9%11%28%19%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week39%21%6%24%11%2,464
Once or twice a month26%25%2%36%11%401
Several times a year22%20%3%41%14%222
Seldom/never24%24%3%39%10%2,386
Don't know38%16%9%16%21%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week71%18%10%2,464
Once or twice a month66%24%11%401
Several times a year62%30%8%222
Seldom/never67%23%10%2,386
Don't know62%17%21%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week55%34%11%2,464
Once or twice a month49%40%10%401
Several times a year45%41%14%222
Seldom/never53%37%10%2,386
Don't know51%25%24%185
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

Political ideology among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week28%29%20%22%2,464
Once or twice a month22%38%24%16%401
Several times a year24%39%18%19%222
Seldom/never23%36%19%22%2,386
Don't know17%22%20%41%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%41%6%8%2,464
Once or twice a month47%45%4%5%401
Several times a year44%47%3%5%222
Seldom/never48%42%4%6%2,386
Don't know36%39%5%19%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week38%50%8%5%2,464
Once or twice a month44%49%4%3%401
Several times a year43%47%6%4%222
Seldom/never44%46%6%3%2,386
Don't know39%40%6%15%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%51%9%2,464
Once or twice a month57%35%7%401
Several times a year53%41%6%222
Seldom/never54%40%6%2,386
Don't know30%54%16%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%36%7%7%2,464
Once or twice a month67%19%8%5%401
Several times a year63%25%6%6%222
Seldom/never68%22%5%5%2,386
Don't know28%42%10%20%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%44%16%2,464
Once or twice a month60%26%14%401
Several times a year57%32%11%222
Seldom/never60%29%12%2,386
Don't know25%44%31%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week34%54%5%7%2,464
Once or twice a month35%56%4%5%401
Several times a year34%57%4%6%222
Seldom/never36%55%4%5%2,386
Don't know40%33%6%21%185
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of meditation

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week22%24%5%40%9%2,464
Once or twice a month38%21%5%31%4%401
Several times a year38%23%9%25%5%222
Seldom/never37%23%6%29%6%2,386
Don't know13%12%11%36%27%185
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.