Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%10%5%54%2%10,023
200730%7%5%55%3%7,277
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week28%38%23%11%3,035
Once or twice a month38%38%16%8%904
Several times a year33%37%19%11%539
Seldom/never36%36%18%10%5,208
Don't know25%34%24%17%139
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week17%19%30%27%6%< 1%3,035
Once or twice a month23%26%26%19%4%1%904
Several times a year23%19%28%22%7%1%539
Seldom/never23%22%27%22%6%1%5,208
Don't know13%17%29%28%11%2%139
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week53%47%3,099
Once or twice a month52%48%911
Several times a year58%42%550
Seldom/never59%41%5,305
Don't know65%35%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week60%12%7%15%7%3,011
Once or twice a month68%6%9%13%4%894
Several times a year70%6%10%10%5%543
Seldom/never71%7%9%10%4%5,226
Don't know60%9%16%13%2%138
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week18%12%69%3,033
Once or twice a month17%14%69%897
Several times a year18%13%70%544
Seldom/never14%13%73%5,230
Don't know39%13%49%140
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week36%20%24%21%2,733
Once or twice a month33%16%27%25%833
Several times a year26%21%28%25%491
Seldom/never30%20%28%23%4,714
Don't know53%15%15%16%103
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week32%32%20%16%3,078
Once or twice a month28%37%20%15%911
Several times a year27%29%25%18%548
Seldom/never39%30%19%13%5,283
Don't know46%26%17%10%150
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week38%11%15%3%32%3,072
Once or twice a month37%11%13%2%37%910
Several times a year38%10%10%2%39%547
Seldom/never40%11%9%3%37%5,278
Don't know41%4%10%6%39%146
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week28%72%3,088
Once or twice a month25%75%910
Several times a year20%80%549
Seldom/never27%73%5,287
Don't know21%79%148
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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 week45%22%9%1%18%4%3,099
Once or twice a month25%30%13%< 1%26%6%911
Several times a year25%24%13%< 1%32%6%550
Seldom/never24%22%12%1%36%6%5,305
Don't know52%9%7%5%15%11%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%25%18%26%2%3,099
Once or twice a month14%27%29%29%1%911
Several times a year13%27%28%32%< 1%550
Seldom/never12%23%26%39%1%5,305
Don't know41%20%14%15%10%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week14%29%57%< 1%3,099
Once or twice a month7%34%58%1%911
Several times a year5%32%62%< 1%550
Seldom/never5%25%70%< 1%5,305
Don't know19%31%40%10%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%14%6%34%1%3,099
Once or twice a month16%14%13%55%1%911
Several times a year13%13%10%64%< 1%550
Seldom/never15%10%7%69%< 1%5,305
Don't know44%7%4%29%16%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week15%7%6%72%1%3,099
Once or twice a month6%8%6%80%< 1%911
Several times a year2%3%10%84%< 1%550
Seldom/never4%3%4%90%< 1%5,305
Don't know17%6%14%50%13%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%13%6%11%1%3,099
Once or twice a month46%25%10%18%1%911
Several times a year33%21%27%18%1%550
Seldom/never29%15%12%42%2%5,305
Don't know40%8%12%17%23%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week66%14%7%12%1%3,099
Once or twice a month59%18%11%12%< 1%911
Several times a year48%17%23%11%< 1%550
Seldom/never36%17%15%32%1%5,305
Don't know42%8%7%27%16%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week12%21%50%13%4%3,099
Once or twice a month7%25%50%15%2%911
Several times a year6%19%56%18%1%550
Seldom/never7%15%58%18%2%5,305
Don't know23%10%42%17%8%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week21%76%2%2%3,099
Once or twice a month16%82%1%1%911
Several times a year15%83%1%< 1%550
Seldom/never21%77%1%1%5,305
Don't know23%67%3%7%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week25%8%8%58%1%3,099
Once or twice a month9%9%11%72%< 1%911
Several times a year5%5%14%76%1%550
Seldom/never6%5%4%84%< 1%5,305
Don't know18%9%10%48%15%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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 week13%13%1%63%9%3,099
Once or twice a month9%8%1%75%6%911
Several times a year8%8%1%76%7%550
Seldom/never8%12%1%71%7%5,305
Don't know26%7%8%40%20%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week42%47%11%3,099
Once or twice a month34%57%9%911
Several times a year30%61%9%550
Seldom/never39%52%9%5,305
Don't know52%21%27%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week29%63%8%3,099
Once or twice a month24%69%8%911
Several times a year20%71%9%550
Seldom/never28%64%8%5,305
Don't know43%34%23%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week18%25%57%3,099
Once or twice a month23%19%59%911
Several times a year17%16%67%550
Seldom/never25%22%53%5,305
Don't know25%40%36%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week18%32%42%7%3,099
Once or twice a month14%36%44%5%911
Several times a year12%41%43%4%550
Seldom/never19%36%37%8%5,305
Don't know19%23%30%27%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%47%5%5%3,099
Once or twice a month45%48%3%4%911
Several times a year43%49%2%5%550
Seldom/never46%48%3%3%5,305
Don't know38%41%6%14%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%61%5%3%3,099
Once or twice a month30%65%4%2%911
Several times a year29%64%4%3%550
Seldom/never37%58%3%2%5,305
Don't know44%37%5%14%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week71%24%5%3,099
Once or twice a month77%18%5%911
Several times a year82%16%2%550
Seldom/never73%23%4%5,305
Don't know49%36%16%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week79%15%3%3%3,099
Once or twice a month87%9%2%2%911
Several times a year83%13%2%3%550
Seldom/never82%13%3%2%5,305
Don't know46%31%8%16%158
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Views about same-sex marriage among Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week73%20%7%3,099
Once or twice a month83%11%5%911
Several times a year79%19%3%550
Seldom/never78%16%6%5,305
Don't know40%33%27%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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 week25%69%3%3%3,099
Once or twice a month23%73%3%2%911
Several times a year19%77%3%1%550
Seldom/never28%67%2%2%5,305
Don't know31%42%5%22%158
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 Non-Christians by frequency of meditation

% of Non-Christians who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%20%6%18%4%3,099
Once or twice a month65%17%4%13%1%911
Several times a year70%13%4%11%2%550
Seldom/never65%13%4%15%3%5,305
Don't know26%9%12%29%23%158
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.