DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201413%30%31%27%3,758
20079%34%30%27%3,908
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20148%9%25%37%19%2%3,758
2007< 1%6%22%39%26%7%3,908
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201443%57%3,851
200744%56%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201471%8%2%14%5%3,788
200777%8%2%9%5%3,938
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%7%82%3,805
20078%5%86%3,967
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201438%22%27%13%3,296
200739%24%26%12%3,347
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201443%35%14%8%3,825
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201457%4%15%11%14%3,832
200760%3%14%13%10%3,959
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201427%73%3,835
200729%71%3,972
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201494%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,851
200795%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201490%7%1%1%1%3,851
200792%6%1%1%1%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201472%19%8%1%3,851
200775%17%7%1%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201492%7%1%1%< 1%3,851
200792%7%< 1%1%1%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%11%8%20%1%3,851
200761%11%6%22%< 1%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201462%13%7%16%2%3,851
200757%12%6%20%5%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201471%4%20%2%2%3,851
200765%3%27%2%3%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201455%41%2%1%3,851
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%7%3%7%1%3,851
200783%6%3%7%1%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201464%24%4%4%4%3,851
200769%18%5%3%4%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%5%8%3,851
200787%6%8%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201484%8%8%3,851
200785%8%7%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201457%16%27%3,851
200752%16%33%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201461%23%11%5%3,851
200760%25%9%7%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201464%30%3%3%3,851
200751%37%4%8%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201454%39%5%2%3,851
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201427%69%4%3,851
200725%69%6%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%64%5%4%3,851
200718%73%5%4%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201420%72%7%3,851
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

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

Survey yearStricter 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
201448%44%3%4%3,851
200736%52%4%7%3,984
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who meditate at least once a week who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
20147%21%2%65%5%3,851
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.