Marital status among adults who seldom or never meditate by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic51%9%11%5%25%3,113
Evangelical Protestant56%5%14%5%20%3,196
Historically Black Protestant23%7%15%5%49%537
Jewish57%7%7%6%22%485
Mainline Protestant56%6%10%6%22%2,670
Mormon61%4%9%4%22%175
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")39%11%9%3%38%4,312
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married9%44%32%15%7,668
Living with a partner41%39%15%5%1,023
Divorced/separated6%39%40%14%1,753
Widowed1%9%27%63%936
Never married66%23%9%2%3,497
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married3%13%37%38%9%< 1%7,668
Living with a partner21%31%28%17%2%< 1%1,023
Divorced/separated2%10%34%46%7%< 1%1,753
Widowed< 1%2%8%38%45%8%936
Never married51%23%16%10%1%< 1%3,497
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married51%49%7,808
Living with a partner51%49%1,038
Divorced/separated48%52%1,783
Widowed28%72%962
Never married56%44%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married82%4%4%8%3%7,709
Living with a partner66%11%2%19%4%1,031
Divorced/separated74%10%1%12%3%1,766
Widowed81%8%1%6%3%949
Never married57%16%7%16%5%3,502
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married11%8%81%7,741
Living with a partner13%11%76%1,028
Divorced/separated9%7%83%1,751
Widowed7%13%80%948
Never married12%16%72%3,464
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married15%18%36%30%6,857
Living with a partner40%24%22%15%958
Divorced/separated49%22%19%9%1,598
Widowed55%23%15%8%785
Never married42%22%23%13%3,100
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married36%29%21%14%7,771
Living with a partner43%33%16%8%1,034
Divorced/separated49%34%11%6%1,769
Widowed59%25%10%6%955
Never married46%36%13%5%3,522
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married44%56%7,771
Living with a partner37%63%1,035
Divorced/separated26%74%1,781
Widowed7%93%959
Never married13%87%3,530
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate 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
Married58%22%6%1%11%3%7,808
Living with a partner43%26%9%1%19%3%1,038
Divorced/separated62%20%5%1%10%3%1,783
Widowed60%22%7%1%7%3%962
Never married46%22%9%< 1%19%3%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married45%29%13%12%< 1%7,808
Living with a partner26%37%16%21%< 1%1,038
Divorced/separated44%31%11%13%1%1,783
Widowed49%30%11%10%1%962
Never married32%29%18%20%< 1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married29%36%35%< 1%7,808
Living with a partner10%37%52%< 1%1,038
Divorced/separated20%37%43%< 1%1,783
Widowed28%30%42%1%962
Never married19%38%42%1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married44%18%7%30%1%7,808
Living with a partner31%16%10%43%< 1%1,038
Divorced/separated46%17%6%30%1%1,783
Widowed51%15%6%27%1%962
Never married32%18%7%43%< 1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married16%7%7%69%< 1%7,808
Living with a partner7%5%7%82%< 1%1,038
Divorced/separated14%7%7%72%1%1,783
Widowed13%4%6%76%1%962
Never married10%8%7%74%< 1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate 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
Married47%16%13%23%1%7,808
Living with a partner42%17%11%29%1%1,038
Divorced/separated45%14%12%28%1%1,783
Widowed47%10%11%29%2%962
Never married37%20%12%30%1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate 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
Married31%17%17%35%1%7,808
Living with a partner39%16%14%30%1%1,038
Divorced/separated33%14%14%37%1%1,783
Widowed28%11%14%46%2%962
Never married37%19%14%29%1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married29%8%51%10%2%7,808
Living with a partner13%12%62%12%1%1,038
Divorced/separated26%9%54%8%2%1,783
Widowed27%6%57%6%4%962
Never married20%13%52%13%2%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married37%61%1%< 1%7,808
Living with a partner25%74%1%1%1,038
Divorced/separated28%70%1%1%1,783
Widowed27%69%1%3%962
Never married23%75%1%1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married23%9%8%59%< 1%7,808
Living with a partner12%8%7%72%< 1%1,038
Divorced/separated23%9%9%58%1%1,783
Widowed23%8%8%60%1%962
Never married17%11%8%65%< 1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate 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
Married25%29%2%36%7%7,808
Living with a partner17%23%1%52%7%1,038
Divorced/separated31%26%2%33%7%1,783
Widowed28%27%5%31%10%962
Never married19%28%1%45%6%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married70%22%8%7,808
Living with a partner64%31%6%1,038
Divorced/separated71%22%7%1,783
Widowed75%18%7%962
Never married67%27%6%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married57%35%8%7,808
Living with a partner49%44%7%1,038
Divorced/separated58%33%9%1,783
Widowed54%37%9%962
Never married54%39%7%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married46%16%38%7,808
Living with a partner27%22%50%1,038
Divorced/separated35%22%43%1,783
Widowed35%17%48%962
Never married32%18%50%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married41%34%20%5%7,808
Living with a partner27%36%32%6%1,038
Divorced/separated35%31%25%8%1,783
Widowed35%37%21%7%962
Never married24%38%30%8%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married62%32%3%3%7,808
Living with a partner43%52%2%3%1,038
Divorced/separated48%45%3%5%1,783
Widowed51%39%5%5%962
Never married43%52%2%3%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married53%42%3%2%7,808
Living with a partner42%53%4%1%1,038
Divorced/separated42%53%3%2%1,783
Widowed42%50%4%4%962
Never married41%55%3%1%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married56%41%3%7,808
Living with a partner65%32%3%1,038
Divorced/separated58%38%4%1,783
Widowed54%39%7%962
Never married61%36%3%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married63%30%4%3%7,808
Living with a partner81%13%4%2%1,038
Divorced/separated64%28%4%4%1,783
Widowed59%32%5%4%962
Never married77%19%3%2%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married54%39%7%7,808
Living with a partner73%21%6%1,038
Divorced/separated54%37%9%1,783
Widowed49%40%11%962
Never married72%23%5%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate 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
Married41%55%2%2%7,808
Living with a partner33%63%2%2%1,038
Divorced/separated39%56%2%3%1,783
Widowed43%48%3%6%962
Never married34%62%2%3%3,531
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 seldom or never meditate by marital status

% of adults who seldom or never meditate 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
Married36%24%4%32%4%7,808
Living with a partner51%23%3%22%2%1,038
Divorced/separated32%26%3%35%4%1,783
Widowed28%22%4%37%9%962
Never married47%24%3%25%2%3,531
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.