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 blacks by religious group
% of blacks who meditate…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Catholic
44%
8%
6%
42%
1%
192
Evangelical Protestant
60%
11%
2%
26%
1%
495
Historically Black Protestant
55%
8%
4%
31%
2%
1,798
Mainline Protestant
52%
10%
4%
34%
1%
159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
38%
7%
4%
50%
1%
534
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.
Age distribution among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who are ages…
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Frequency of meditation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
35%
30%
17%
1,842
Once or twice a month
32%
37%
21%
10%
267
Several times a year
20%
51%
18%
11%
108
Seldom/never
39%
35%
20%
6%
1,050
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
13%
30%
35%
11%
1%
1,842
Once or twice a month
20%
15%
34%
25%
5%
1%
267
Several times a year
12%
17%
42%
22%
8%
< 1%
108
Seldom/never
25%
23%
26%
22%
4%
< 1%
1,050
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Gender composition among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
58%
1,898
Once or twice a month
47%
53%
275
Several times a year
47%
53%
109
Seldom/never
47%
53%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
4%
84%
1,859
Once or twice a month
10%
7%
83%
267
Several times a year
16%
7%
77%
105
Seldom/never
8%
7%
86%
1,040
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who have a household income of…
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Frequency of meditation
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
22%
19%
8%
1,676
Once or twice a month
43%
22%
20%
15%
255
Several times a year
53%
16%
22%
10%
102
Seldom/never
50%
21%
18%
10%
950
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who have completed…
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Frequency of meditation
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
35%
12%
7%
1,884
Once or twice a month
49%
31%
10%
11%
275
Several times a year
53%
31%
7%
8%
109
Seldom/never
51%
33%
10%
6%
1,060
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
6%
21%
9%
31%
1,888
Once or twice a month
33%
2%
11%
5%
49%
275
Several times a year
38%
9%
12%
4%
36%
109
Seldom/never
22%
10%
13%
4%
51%
1,062
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
70%
1,892
Once or twice a month
30%
70%
273
Several times a year
37%
63%
109
Seldom/never
34%
66%
1,062
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Belief in God among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say they…
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Frequency of meditation
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
89%
7%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
79%
14%
3%
< 1%
2%
1%
275
Several times a year
76%
14%
7%
< 1%
3%
1%
109
Seldom/never
75%
17%
4%
< 1%
4%
1%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say religion is…
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Frequency of meditation
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
11%
2%
3%
1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
76%
15%
3%
5%
< 1%
275
Several times a year
59%
29%
4%
8%
< 1%
109
Seldom/never
62%
23%
9%
6%
< 1%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who attend religious services…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
28%
13%
< 1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
47%
42%
10%
< 1%
275
Several times a year
31%
47%
22%
< 1%
109
Seldom/never
30%
45%
25%
< 1%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who pray…
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Frequency of meditation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
9%
2%
5%
1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
68%
15%
9%
7%
< 1%
275
Several times a year
58%
16%
10%
16%
< 1%
109
Seldom/never
58%
20%
7%
15%
< 1%
1,064
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
13%
7%
25%
1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
34%
26%
7%
33%
< 1%
275
Several times a year
20%
15%
26%
38%
1%
109
Seldom/never
20%
11%
10%
59%
< 1%
1,064
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
9%
3%
6%
1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
61%
23%
9%
6%
1%
275
Several times a year
45%
15%
25%
14%
1%
109
Seldom/never
54%
17%
10%
18%
1%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
14%
7%
22%
2%
1,898
Once or twice a month
37%
21%
14%
26%
1%
275
Several times a year
35%
12%
20%
29%
3%
109
Seldom/never
32%
14%
13%
40%
1%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of meditation
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
6%
37%
4%
2%
1,898
Once or twice a month
42%
8%
42%
8%
1%
275
Several times a year
33%
8%
49%
8%
1%
109
Seldom/never
31%
9%
52%
7%
2%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say…
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Frequency of meditation
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
67%
1%
1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
25%
74%
1%
1%
275
Several times a year
20%
78%
1%
1%
109
Seldom/never
27%
72%
1%
1%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who read scripture…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
10%
3%
14%
1%
1,898
Once or twice a month
45%
26%
11%
18%
< 1%
275
Several times a year
29%
14%
29%
26%
2%
109
Seldom/never
32%
15%
11%
42%
1%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
21%
3%
12%
5%
1,898
Once or twice a month
43%
33%
1%
15%
8%
275
Several times a year
48%
26%
< 1%
23%
3%
109
Seldom/never
43%
25%
1%
23%
8%
1,064
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Belief in Heaven among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who …in heaven
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Frequency of meditation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
9%
4%
1,898
Once or twice a month
88%
8%
4%
275
Several times a year
84%
11%
5%
109
Seldom/never
85%
11%
5%
1,064
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Belief in Hell among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who …in hell
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Frequency of meditation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
19%
6%
1,898
Once or twice a month
74%
20%
6%
275
Several times a year
64%
30%
6%
109
Seldom/never
71%
22%
7%
1,064
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Party affiliation among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who identify as…
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Frequency of meditation
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
15%
76%
1,898
Once or twice a month
11%
9%
79%
275
Several times a year
6%
9%
85%
109
Seldom/never
10%
12%
77%
1,064
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Political ideology among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
32%
25%
9%
1,898
Once or twice a month
29%
36%
29%
5%
275
Several times a year
21%
38%
38%
3%
109
Seldom/never
29%
36%
27%
9%
1,064
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Views about size of government among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who would rather have…
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Frequency of meditation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
67%
4%
4%
1,898
Once or twice a month
17%
78%
2%
3%
275
Several times a year
26%
71%
1%
3%
109
Seldom/never
23%
72%
2%
3%
1,064
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Views about government aid to the poor among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of meditation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
65%
5%
3%
1,898
Once or twice a month
24%
73%
2%
1%
275
Several times a year
24%
71%
4%
1%
109
Seldom/never
29%
66%
4%
2%
1,064
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Views about abortion among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of meditation
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
45%
6%
1,898
Once or twice a month
58%
34%
8%
275
Several times a year
67%
33%
< 1%
109
Seldom/never
58%
38%
4%
1,064
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Views about homosexuality among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of meditation
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
47%
5%
3%
1,898
Once or twice a month
57%
32%
7%
4%
275
Several times a year
54%
40%
1%
6%
109
Seldom/never
65%
27%
5%
3%
1,064
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Views about same-sex marriage among blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of meditation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
57%
9%
1,898
Once or twice a month
47%
42%
11%
275
Several times a year
44%
56%
1%
109
Seldom/never
56%
37%
7%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say…
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Frequency of meditation
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
60%
2%
4%
1,898
Once or twice a month
36%
61%
2%
1%
275
Several times a year
31%
65%
1%
3%
109
Seldom/never
33%
62%
2%
3%
1,064
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 blacks by frequency of meditation
% of blacks who say humans…
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Frequency of meditation
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
28%
3%
48%
5%
1,898
Once or twice a month
23%
34%
4%
37%
2%
275
Several times a year
28%
29%
4%
35%
5%
109
Seldom/never
26%
32%
2%
37%
4%
1,064
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.