Marital status among adults who meditate at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Buddhist31%13%14%2%40%185
Catholic53%7%13%10%17%3,011
Evangelical Protestant56%5%15%10%14%4,386
Historically Black Protestant34%5%22%11%28%1,125
Jehovah's Witness55%3%13%9%20%194
Jewish56%4%13%6%21%225
Mainline Protestant55%4%15%14%12%2,396
Mormon67%4%6%6%18%408
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%11%15%4%33%2,019
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married6%35%34%25%7,360
Living with a partner30%44%20%6%742
Divorced/separated5%34%41%20%2,277
Widowed< 1%6%19%76%1,788
Never married51%31%14%4%2,300
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 adults who meditate at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%9%30%41%16%1%7,360
Living with a partner15%26%33%22%4%< 1%742
Divorced/separated2%6%31%47%14%< 1%2,277
Widowed< 1%< 1%6%27%55%13%1,788
Never married36%23%23%16%2%< 1%2,300
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married46%54%7,534
Living with a partner49%51%749
Divorced/separated41%59%2,325
Widowed22%78%1,825
Never married53%47%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married66%10%3%17%4%7,416
Living with a partner52%14%2%26%6%742
Divorced/separated53%21%1%20%5%2,277
Widowed73%15%1%8%3%1,803
Never married46%24%4%21%6%2,295
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married19%7%74%7,460
Living with a partner19%12%69%736
Divorced/separated18%8%74%2,289
Widowed9%10%81%1,798
Never married18%14%68%2,298
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married24%20%32%24%6,491
Living with a partner50%23%18%9%692
Divorced/separated54%22%18%6%2,095
Widowed61%20%13%6%1,482
Never married51%19%20%10%2,037
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married37%30%19%14%7,488
Living with a partner43%35%14%7%744
Divorced/separated42%34%14%9%2,312
Widowed56%28%9%7%1,818
Never married43%35%14%8%2,325
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married36%64%7,497
Living with a partner33%67%747
Divorced/separated27%73%2,321
Widowed7%93%1,823
Never married16%84%2,330
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say they…

Marital statusBelieve 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
Married79%14%3%1%3%1%7,534
Living with a partner59%23%5%1%10%2%749
Divorced/separated78%15%2%1%3%1%2,325
Widowed83%10%2%2%2%1%1,825
Never married68%17%4%1%7%2%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married75%15%5%5%1%7,534
Living with a partner51%27%9%13%< 1%749
Divorced/separated71%17%5%7%1%2,325
Widowed82%12%2%3%1%1,825
Never married59%21%9%10%1%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married59%25%16%< 1%7,534
Living with a partner27%38%34%1%749
Divorced/separated43%31%26%< 1%2,325
Widowed58%24%16%2%1,825
Never married42%31%27%< 1%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married79%11%2%7%1%7,534
Living with a partner63%15%4%17%< 1%749
Divorced/separated77%12%2%8%1%2,325
Widowed85%9%1%5%1%1,825
Never married65%15%4%15%1%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married44%11%8%37%< 1%7,534
Living with a partner23%12%8%56%1%749
Divorced/separated38%11%7%44%1%2,325
Widowed42%9%10%37%2%1,825
Never married33%11%8%47%1%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married81%10%4%5%1%7,534
Living with a partner68%15%6%9%1%749
Divorced/separated77%10%4%7%1%2,325
Widowed83%7%3%5%2%1,825
Never married74%12%6%7%1%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married59%14%9%16%1%7,534
Living with a partner62%14%9%13%1%749
Divorced/separated61%14%7%17%2%2,325
Widowed56%10%9%21%3%1,825
Never married61%16%8%14%1%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married50%9%33%6%3%7,534
Living with a partner26%16%45%10%3%749
Divorced/separated42%11%37%6%3%2,325
Widowed50%7%37%4%3%1,825
Never married36%15%38%9%3%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married44%53%1%1%7,534
Living with a partner23%74%2%1%749
Divorced/separated33%64%2%1%2,325
Widowed34%61%2%3%1,825
Never married29%67%2%2%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married59%9%6%25%1%7,534
Living with a partner39%15%7%39%< 1%749
Divorced/separated56%10%5%27%1%2,325
Widowed64%8%6%22%1%1,825
Never married50%10%6%33%1%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…

Marital statusWord 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
Married42%27%4%22%6%7,534
Living with a partner29%19%2%41%10%749
Divorced/separated42%25%3%23%7%2,325
Widowed52%23%4%13%8%1,825
Never married32%27%3%31%7%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married78%15%7%7,534
Living with a partner67%27%6%749
Divorced/separated76%16%8%2,325
Widowed86%8%6%1,825
Never married72%20%8%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married64%28%8%7,534
Living with a partner54%38%8%749
Divorced/separated63%29%8%2,325
Widowed66%23%11%1,825
Never married60%33%7%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married45%17%38%7,534
Living with a partner23%23%54%749
Divorced/separated29%19%51%2,325
Widowed37%17%46%1,825
Never married27%22%51%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married47%29%19%5%7,534
Living with a partner24%34%36%6%749
Divorced/separated35%31%27%7%2,325
Widowed43%33%16%8%1,825
Never married31%33%28%8%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married57%35%4%4%7,534
Living with a partner41%51%5%3%749
Divorced/separated43%50%3%4%2,325
Widowed51%39%4%6%1,825
Never married43%50%3%4%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married48%45%4%2%7,534
Living with a partner32%62%5%2%749
Divorced/separated35%57%6%2%2,325
Widowed43%48%5%4%1,825
Never married37%56%4%3%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married41%54%5%7,534
Living with a partner60%36%4%749
Divorced/separated51%44%5%2,325
Widowed40%52%8%1,825
Never married51%44%5%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married48%44%4%4%7,534
Living with a partner75%20%4%2%749
Divorced/separated55%37%5%4%2,325
Widowed39%50%5%6%1,825
Never married64%28%4%4%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married39%53%8%7,534
Living with a partner72%23%5%749
Divorced/separated44%47%10%2,325
Widowed28%59%13%1,825
Never married56%36%8%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say…

Marital statusStricter 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
Married42%52%3%3%7,534
Living with a partner30%66%2%2%749
Divorced/separated35%57%3%5%2,325
Widowed37%49%4%9%1,825
Never married33%62%2%4%2,334
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 at least once a week by marital status

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say humans…

Marital statusEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Married21%26%4%45%5%7,534
Living with a partner39%29%4%25%3%749
Divorced/separated23%28%3%41%5%2,325
Widowed16%21%4%49%10%1,825
Never married31%25%4%34%5%2,334
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.