State among adults who meditate once or twice a month

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are in…

Survey yearAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
20141%< 1%2%1%13%2%2%< 1%< 1%6%3%1%1%4%2%1%1%1%1%< 1%2%2%3%2%1%2%< 1%1%1%1%3%1%7%3%< 1%3%1%1%4%< 1%1%< 1%2%7%2%< 1%3%2%1%2%< 1%2,884
20072%< 1%2%1%13%1%1%< 1%< 1%4%3%< 1%1%4%2%1%1%2%1%1%2%2%3%2%1%3%1%1%1%1%3%1%7%3%< 1%4%1%2%4%< 1%1%< 1%2%7%1%< 1%4%2%1%2%< 1%2,613
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas

State among adults who meditate once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are in…

Religious traditionAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSample size
Catholic< 1%< 1%2%< 1%18%2%3%< 1%< 1%8%1%1%1%4%1%1%1%1%1%1%1%4%2%2%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%2%< 1%5%2%10%2%< 1%3%< 1%< 1%3%1%1%< 1%1%9%< 1%< 1%2%1%< 1%2%< 1%613
Evangelical Protestant3%< 1%1%1%9%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%6%6%< 1%1%3%3%< 1%1%3%1%< 1%1%1%3%1%2%3%< 1%1%1%< 1%3%1%4%4%< 1%4%2%1%3%< 1%< 1%1%4%10%< 1%< 1%4%2%1%2%< 1%546
Historically Black Protestant4%< 1%< 1%1%2%< 1%3%< 1%1%10%14%< 1%< 1%4%3%< 1%1%< 1%2%< 1%2%2%2%< 1%6%4%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6%5%< 1%3%< 1%< 1%4%< 1%4%< 1%2%7%< 1%< 1%5%1%< 1%1%< 1%162
Mainline Protestant1%< 1%2%< 1%8%1%2%< 1%< 1%7%1%< 1%1%4%2%1%1%< 1%1%1%4%2%4%3%1%3%< 1%1%1%< 1%3%1%4%3%< 1%5%1%< 1%8%< 1%2%1%1%5%1%< 1%4%2%1%3%< 1%574
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")< 1%< 1%2%1%18%2%2%< 1%< 1%4%3%1%1%3%1%1%1%2%1%< 1%2%2%1%2%< 1%1%< 1%1%1%1%3%1%7%4%< 1%3%1%3%3%< 1%1%< 1%2%5%2%< 1%3%3%< 1%2%< 1%703
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who meditate once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are ages…

State18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
California28%36%24%13%319
Florida20%36%22%23%166
New York28%32%19%20%168
Pennsylvania23%28%27%22%111
Texas25%43%23%9%176
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

StateYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
California17%19%28%27%9%< 1%319
Florida8%19%28%28%12%4%166
New York19%15%26%25%14%1%168
Pennsylvania20%11%20%32%15%2%111
Texas17%21%30%25%7%< 1%176
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

StateMenWomenSample size
California45%55%324
Florida50%50%168
New York50%50%170
Pennsylvania49%51%112
Texas56%44%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who identify as…

StateWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
California43%6%16%33%3%322
Florida60%13%< 1%24%4%168
New York58%16%7%15%4%164
Pennsylvania79%12%< 1%6%3%111
Texas45%12%3%37%4%177
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

StateImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
California37%15%48%319
Florida22%17%61%167
New York18%21%60%167
Pennsylvania6%6%88%112
Texas24%10%66%177
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who have a household income of…

StateLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
California39%22%17%22%285
Florida33%25%25%17%145
New York30%20%30%20%143
Texas34%19%28%20%162
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who have completed…

StateHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
California40%33%18%9%321
Florida37%40%12%12%168
New York35%29%20%16%170
Pennsylvania48%24%17%12%112
Texas43%32%13%11%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

StateMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
California40%10%14%4%33%324
Florida42%11%17%8%22%167
New York43%7%7%5%37%169
Pennsylvania49%5%10%6%29%111
Texas53%8%9%4%26%177
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

StateParentsNon-parentsSample size
California22%78%324
Florida30%70%168
New York24%76%170
Pennsylvania27%73%112
Texas36%64%176
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say they…

StateBelieve 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
California42%29%15%1%11%3%324
Florida61%24%7%1%5%2%168
New York43%24%15%< 1%16%2%170
Pennsylvania55%26%6%3%7%3%112
Texas55%31%4%1%5%5%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say religion is…

StateVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
California39%29%18%14%1%324
Florida53%28%12%7%< 1%168
New York40%30%17%11%2%170
Pennsylvania47%33%12%8%< 1%112
Texas52%31%8%8%1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who attend religious services…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California22%42%35%< 1%324
Florida32%39%30%< 1%168
New York23%40%37%< 1%170
Pennsylvania31%46%23%< 1%112
Texas40%39%21%< 1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who pray…

StateAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California39%20%10%31%< 1%324
Florida52%16%9%21%1%168
New York40%18%11%31%< 1%170
Pennsylvania48%18%16%17%< 1%112
Texas47%24%7%22%< 1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California11%14%12%63%< 1%324
Florida19%11%9%61%< 1%168
New York13%10%7%70%< 1%170
Pennsylvania20%12%9%58%< 1%112
Texas23%17%10%50%< 1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California52%24%11%13%< 1%324
Florida64%18%9%9%1%168
New York46%26%12%16%< 1%170
Pennsylvania52%24%5%17%2%112
Texas52%24%12%9%3%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California51%17%18%12%2%324
Florida40%21%16%22%1%168
New York51%21%13%15%1%170
Pennsylvania44%31%10%15%< 1%112
Texas42%25%13%18%1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

StateReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
California25%20%39%14%2%324
Florida24%14%48%11%3%168
New York16%26%49%8%2%170
Pennsylvania34%10%40%10%5%112
Texas41%9%38%10%1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say…

StateThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California23%75%1%2%324
Florida30%69%1%< 1%168
New York22%77%< 1%1%170
Pennsylvania34%65%1%< 1%112
Texas31%67%1%1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who read scripture…

StateAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
California19%17%12%53%< 1%324
Florida23%18%16%43%< 1%168
New York19%11%15%55%< 1%170
Pennsylvania24%17%17%42%< 1%112
Texas29%19%14%38%1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

StateWord 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
California21%19%1%49%10%324
Florida22%24%2%39%12%168
New York14%28%2%48%8%170
Pennsylvania34%21%1%39%5%112
Texas28%30%1%32%9%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who …in heaven

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California61%33%6%324
Florida73%21%6%168
New York65%32%3%170
Pennsylvania73%20%7%112
Texas73%19%8%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who …in hell

StateBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
California45%48%7%324
Florida53%41%6%168
New York49%47%4%170
Pennsylvania60%37%3%112
Texas54%36%10%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who identify as…

StateRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
California27%19%53%324
Florida39%13%49%168
New York33%16%51%170
Pennsylvania31%12%57%112
Texas35%21%44%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who are…

StateConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
California26%37%32%5%324
Florida34%33%27%6%168
New York21%36%39%3%170
Pennsylvania36%28%34%2%112
Texas40%30%23%7%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who would rather have…

StateSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
California47%46%4%2%324
Florida45%48%2%4%168
New York42%51%3%4%170
Pennsylvania53%44%2%1%112
Texas47%46%4%3%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

StateDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California33%64%2%2%324
Florida44%53%1%2%168
New York29%63%7%1%170
Pennsylvania41%55%4%< 1%112
Texas45%49%3%3%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

StateLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
California65%32%3%324
Florida67%28%5%168
New York73%24%3%170
Pennsylvania60%35%5%112
Texas42%53%4%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

StateShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
California74%17%5%4%324
Florida71%24%2%3%168
New York82%14%3%1%170
Pennsylvania61%33%3%3%112
Texas61%31%3%5%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

StateStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
California72%23%5%324
Florida60%34%6%168
New York71%26%2%170
Pennsylvania55%38%8%112
Texas55%38%7%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say…

StateStricter 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
California33%63%2%3%324
Florida37%60%1%2%168
New York26%71%1%3%170
Pennsylvania40%59%1%< 1%112
Texas37%59%4%1%178
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 once or twice a month by state

% of adults who meditate once or twice a month who say humans…

StateEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
California50%22%5%21%3%324
Florida28%28%6%36%2%168
New York45%25%2%25%2%170
Pennsylvania33%27%6%34%< 1%112
Texas31%30%7%27%4%178
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.