Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%13%9%14%1%10,296
200757%13%12%15%3%10,484
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among 50-64 year olds by religious group

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic57%16%11%15%1%2,277
Evangelical Protestant77%11%6%7%< 1%2,758
Historically Black Protestant73%11%6%9%2%622
Jewish46%19%14%20%1%236
Mainline Protestant59%15%11%14%1%1,819
Mormon84%7%3%5%1%168
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")43%13%11%31%2%1,838
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%6,492
Once or twice a month< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,392
Several times a year< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%930
Seldom/never< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,368
Don't know< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%114
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Gender composition among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week43%57%6,492
Once or twice a month51%49%1,392
Several times a year52%48%930
Seldom/never65%35%1,368
Don't know57%43%114
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Racial and ethnic composition among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week69%13%2%12%4%6,382
Once or twice a month76%9%2%9%4%1,374
Several times a year77%8%4%9%2%924
Seldom/never76%8%3%9%4%1,348
Don't know68%12%3%13%3%107
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Immigrant status among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week12%6%82%6,433
Once or twice a month12%7%81%1,380
Several times a year14%7%79%924
Seldom/never11%7%81%1,355
Don't know17%9%74%110
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Income distribution among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week32%19%28%21%5,759
Once or twice a month27%18%28%27%1,289
Several times a year25%17%33%25%841
Seldom/never37%17%24%21%1,227
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Educational distribution among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week41%31%17%11%6,468
Once or twice a month37%31%20%12%1,390
Several times a year40%28%18%14%926
Seldom/never51%26%14%10%1,364
Don't know51%31%10%8%113
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Marital status among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week61%4%20%5%9%6,466
Once or twice a month60%5%21%4%10%1,391
Several times a year64%6%17%4%9%928
Seldom/never52%8%21%6%13%1,359
Don't know52%3%19%8%18%110
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Parent of children under 18 among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week15%85%6,478
Once or twice a month17%83%1,390
Several times a year16%84%929
Seldom/never14%86%1,365
Don't know8%92%114
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve 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
At least once a week80%13%2%1%3%1%6,492
Once or twice a month63%25%5%< 1%6%2%1,392
Several times a year53%32%6%< 1%6%2%930
Seldom/never37%29%10%1%19%4%1,368
Don't know45%19%3%8%13%12%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week73%16%4%5%1%6,492
Once or twice a month45%37%11%7%1%1,392
Several times a year34%43%15%7%< 1%930
Seldom/never25%33%21%21%< 1%1,368
Don't know44%24%8%18%7%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%30%20%1%6,492
Once or twice a month26%45%29%< 1%1,392
Several times a year18%46%36%< 1%930
Seldom/never10%32%58%< 1%1,368
Don't know31%23%36%11%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week76%13%3%8%1%6,492
Once or twice a month47%25%9%18%1%1,392
Several times a year38%24%10%27%< 1%930
Seldom/never26%15%9%50%1%1,368
Don't know43%13%5%25%15%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%9%8%43%< 1%6,492
Once or twice a month12%10%10%68%< 1%1,392
Several times a year8%5%9%78%< 1%930
Seldom/never5%3%3%89%< 1%1,368
Don't know15%4%2%68%11%114
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 meditation among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%7%3%32%1%6,492
Once or twice a month31%13%6%49%1%1,392
Several times a year20%9%10%60%1%930
Seldom/never17%5%4%74%1%1,368
Don't know25%6%< 1%44%25%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%13%8%18%2%6,492
Once or twice a month35%26%17%22%< 1%1,392
Several times a year26%17%30%27%< 1%930
Seldom/never25%12%14%48%1%1,368
Don't know24%8%10%28%30%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%7%36%5%3%6,492
Once or twice a month26%12%51%9%2%1,392
Several times a year21%11%57%9%2%930
Seldom/never13%10%63%12%2%1,368
Don't know19%11%51%5%14%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%55%2%1%6,492
Once or twice a month35%64%1%< 1%1,392
Several times a year31%67%1%1%930
Seldom/never26%71%1%1%1,368
Don't know26%59%5%10%114
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Frequency of reading scripture among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%10%7%30%1%6,492
Once or twice a month22%14%11%52%< 1%1,392
Several times a year14%9%14%64%< 1%930
Seldom/never9%6%6%79%< 1%1,368
Don't know22%7%3%53%15%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWord 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
At least once a week44%25%3%21%7%6,492
Once or twice a month25%32%2%34%8%1,392
Several times a year19%30%3%41%6%930
Seldom/never19%20%2%51%8%1,368
Don't know21%11%12%34%22%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week79%14%7%6,492
Once or twice a month74%19%7%1,392
Several times a year73%19%8%930
Seldom/never57%34%9%1,368
Don't know56%22%22%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week65%27%8%6,492
Once or twice a month55%36%9%1,392
Several times a year54%37%10%930
Seldom/never45%46%9%1,368
Don't know39%35%26%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week41%16%43%6,492
Once or twice a month40%13%47%1,392
Several times a year40%13%47%930
Seldom/never33%19%48%1,368
Don't know18%42%40%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%30%20%5%6,492
Once or twice a month38%35%24%3%1,392
Several times a year35%37%25%3%930
Seldom/never31%33%27%8%1,368
Don't know22%26%23%29%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%38%4%3%6,492
Once or twice a month54%39%3%3%1,392
Several times a year56%36%3%5%930
Seldom/never52%41%3%4%1,368
Don't know45%35%7%12%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%47%4%2%6,492
Once or twice a month43%52%4%2%1,392
Several times a year43%51%4%2%930
Seldom/never43%51%3%2%1,368
Don't know37%45%8%10%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%49%4%6,492
Once or twice a month63%33%4%1,392
Several times a year63%33%4%930
Seldom/never69%27%4%1,368
Don't know48%35%17%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%40%5%4%6,492
Once or twice a month65%29%4%2%1,392
Several times a year68%23%4%4%930
Seldom/never67%26%3%4%1,368
Don't know58%24%5%13%114
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Views about same-sex marriage among 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%50%8%6,492
Once or twice a month56%37%7%1,392
Several times a year57%35%8%930
Seldom/never56%34%9%1,368
Don't know47%28%25%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter 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
At least once a week43%52%3%3%6,492
Once or twice a month38%58%2%2%1,392
Several times a year40%55%2%2%930
Seldom/never41%55%1%3%1,368
Don't know29%49%4%18%114
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 50-64 year olds by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of 50-64 year olds who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week20%28%3%45%4%6,492
Once or twice a month33%31%4%28%3%1,392
Several times a year37%29%5%25%4%930
Seldom/never46%21%4%24%5%1,368
Don't know32%9%19%24%15%114
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.