Generational cohort among adults who meditate several times a year by religious group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic13%14%27%34%12%< 1%347
Evangelical Protestant10%13%28%36%12%< 1%241
Mainline Protestant10%12%30%33%13%3%299
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%19%29%22%6%< 1%410
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%164
Older Millennial59%41%< 1%< 1%201
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%332
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%83%17%535
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial56%44%164
Older Millennial55%45%201
Generation X49%51%332
Baby Boomer58%42%535
Silent44%56%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial56%8%7%28%2%164
Older Millennial58%11%8%18%5%200
Generation X60%14%8%14%3%330
Baby Boomer74%7%3%12%4%528
Silent86%7%2%4%1%248
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial18%25%57%163
Older Millennial20%11%68%201
Generation X22%7%71%324
Baby Boomer16%6%78%532
Silent10%12%78%247
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial40%23%18%19%132
Older Millennial41%17%33%9%189
Generation X20%19%31%29%312
Baby Boomer31%17%25%27%484
Silent38%24%25%12%208
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial48%32%17%2%163
Older Millennial26%29%28%17%200
Generation X28%28%26%18%332
Baby Boomer38%30%19%13%534
Silent46%24%14%17%248
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial4%8%1%< 1%86%164
Older Millennial28%23%5%< 1%44%199
Generation X62%9%11%1%18%332
Baby Boomer60%7%21%5%6%533
Silent64%3%12%17%4%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial8%92%164
Older Millennial32%68%200
Generation X58%42%331
Baby Boomer15%85%535
Silent4%96%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial41%21%12%< 1%23%3%164
Older Millennial42%29%10%< 1%17%2%201
Generation X54%26%8%< 1%9%3%332
Baby Boomer59%26%7%1%6%2%535
Silent57%24%6%< 1%10%3%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial30%35%19%16%< 1%164
Older Millennial29%40%20%12%< 1%201
Generation X39%34%13%14%< 1%332
Baby Boomer45%32%12%10%1%535
Silent51%30%10%9%1%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial21%46%33%< 1%164
Older Millennial16%45%38%1%201
Generation X24%46%30%< 1%332
Baby Boomer25%44%31%< 1%535
Silent35%41%24%< 1%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial28%17%8%47%< 1%164
Older Millennial30%18%14%37%1%201
Generation X44%20%11%25%1%332
Baby Boomer43%25%11%21%< 1%535
Silent43%22%12%23%1%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial11%6%21%61%< 1%164
Older Millennial5%8%16%70%1%201
Generation X10%12%14%64%< 1%332
Baby Boomer11%6%16%67%< 1%535
Silent14%6%16%62%1%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial40%18%32%10%1%164
Older Millennial37%22%28%12%2%201
Generation X41%22%23%14%< 1%332
Baby Boomer43%19%24%13%1%535
Silent40%19%23%17%2%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial49%23%17%10%1%164
Older Millennial45%15%24%17%< 1%201
Generation X36%19%22%22%1%332
Baby Boomer36%19%28%16%1%535
Silent33%10%30%27%< 1%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial14%16%52%16%2%164
Older Millennial16%15%55%12%2%201
Generation X24%14%47%12%2%332
Baby Boomer31%12%46%9%1%535
Silent24%9%56%8%3%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial14%85%1%1%164
Older Millennial21%77%2%< 1%201
Generation X27%72%1%1%332
Baby Boomer37%60%1%1%535
Silent25%72%1%3%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial11%12%23%54%1%164
Older Millennial11%8%19%61%1%201
Generation X16%10%27%46%< 1%332
Baby Boomer18%10%23%49%< 1%535
Silent23%6%20%50%1%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Younger Millennial15%27%1%49%7%164
Older Millennial17%21%< 1%56%6%201
Generation X21%28%3%41%7%332
Baby Boomer26%28%2%36%7%535
Silent27%33%2%32%6%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial60%33%7%164
Older Millennial57%37%6%201
Generation X68%27%5%332
Baby Boomer69%23%8%535
Silent68%24%8%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial48%45%8%164
Older Millennial45%48%7%201
Generation X46%42%12%332
Baby Boomer55%35%10%535
Silent44%47%10%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial22%20%58%164
Older Millennial24%15%62%201
Generation X30%16%54%332
Baby Boomer33%16%51%535
Silent43%7%50%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial19%46%31%4%164
Older Millennial11%49%36%4%201
Generation X25%36%35%4%332
Baby Boomer34%36%26%4%535
Silent34%41%21%3%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial36%61%< 1%3%164
Older Millennial38%56%2%5%201
Generation X53%41%4%3%332
Baby Boomer54%39%3%4%535
Silent56%36%4%4%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial33%60%5%1%164
Older Millennial34%62%< 1%4%201
Generation X42%48%8%2%332
Baby Boomer46%49%4%2%535
Silent44%51%3%1%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial65%35%1%164
Older Millennial64%33%3%201
Generation X68%30%2%332
Baby Boomer61%36%3%535
Silent59%38%3%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial78%16%4%2%164
Older Millennial83%12%1%4%201
Generation X71%22%5%3%332
Baby Boomer62%32%3%3%535
Silent63%33%3%2%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial72%25%4%164
Older Millennial75%21%4%201
Generation X65%31%5%332
Baby Boomer49%45%6%535
Silent44%48%8%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial18%80%1%1%164
Older Millennial24%72%1%3%201
Generation X33%60%3%3%332
Baby Boomer40%55%2%2%535
Silent38%57%2%3%250
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 adults who meditate several times a year by generational group

% of adults who meditate several times a year who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial53%24%3%18%1%164
Older Millennial55%22%5%13%4%201
Generation X42%23%3%28%4%332
Baby Boomer33%28%5%29%4%535
Silent44%18%2%32%5%250
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.