Age distribution among Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Older Millennial
52%
48%
< 1%
< 1%
108
Generation X
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
< 1%
< 1%
90%
10%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Generational cohort
Men
Women
Sample size
Older Millennial
43%
57%
108
Generation X
47%
53%
168
Baby Boomer
48%
52%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who identify as…
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Generational cohort
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Older Millennial
58%
18%
1%
16%
7%
108
Generation X
73%
5%
2%
18%
2%
167
Baby Boomer
82%
4%
2%
6%
5%
266
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Generational cohort
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Older Millennial
12%
13%
74%
107
Generation X
11%
9%
80%
165
Baby Boomer
5%
8%
87%
269
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who have a household income of…
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Generational cohort
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Older Millennial
27%
24%
37%
12%
104
Generation X
19%
14%
37%
30%
159
Baby Boomer
16%
22%
38%
24%
244
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who have completed…
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Generational cohort
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Older Millennial
21%
31%
33%
14%
108
Generation X
25%
36%
23%
16%
166
Baby Boomer
27%
38%
23%
13%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Older Millennial
60%
9%
5%
< 1%
26%
108
Generation X
71%
3%
15%
1%
10%
168
Baby Boomer
78%
1%
13%
4%
4%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Generational cohort
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Older Millennial
56%
44%
107
Generation X
65%
35%
166
Baby Boomer
22%
78%
269
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 God among Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say they…
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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
Older Millennial
85%
15%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
108
Generation X
95%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
94%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
80%
15%
1%
4%
< 1%
108
Generation X
89%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
84%
13%
1%
2%
< 1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
67%
22%
12%
< 1%
108
Generation X
66%
28%
6%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
72%
20%
7%
< 1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
81%
9%
5%
5%
< 1%
108
Generation X
86%
11%
2%
2%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
87%
8%
2%
2%
< 1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
40%
22%
8%
31%
< 1%
108
Generation X
52%
13%
14%
21%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
56%
9%
9%
26%
< 1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
41%
9%
4%
44%
2%
108
Generation X
49%
5%
5%
40%
1%
168
Baby Boomer
58%
8%
3%
29%
1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
65%
25%
5%
5%
< 1%
108
Generation X
78%
9%
11%
2%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
82%
10%
3%
4%
1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Generational cohort
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
44%
15%
17%
23%
< 1%
108
Generation X
47%
22%
13%
17%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
60%
13%
12%
15%
1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
71%
14%
11%
3%
< 1%
108
Generation X
74%
4%
20%
< 1%
1%
168
Baby Boomer
80%
2%
15%
1%
2%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say…
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Generational cohort
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
Older Millennial
52%
44%
1%
3%
108
Generation X
71%
28%
1%
1%
168
Baby Boomer
78%
21%
2%
< 1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
64%
13%
5%
19%
< 1%
108
Generation X
72%
14%
7%
7%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
78%
9%
5%
7%
1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
Older Millennial
45%
41%
3%
6%
5%
108
Generation X
61%
30%
4%
2%
3%
168
Baby Boomer
58%
27%
6%
5%
4%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Older Millennial
89%
8%
4%
108
Generation X
84%
4%
12%
168
Baby Boomer
79%
10%
11%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Older Millennial
88%
8%
4%
108
Generation X
80%
5%
15%
168
Baby Boomer
85%
7%
8%
270
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.
Party affiliation among Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Older Millennial
55%
18%
27%
108
Generation X
74%
12%
13%
168
Baby Boomer
71%
12%
17%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
58%
26%
12%
4%
108
Generation X
62%
28%
7%
3%
168
Baby Boomer
72%
21%
6%
1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
63%
31%
2%
4%
108
Generation X
80%
17%
2%
< 1%
168
Baby Boomer
86%
9%
3%
2%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Older Millennial
55%
38%
4%
2%
108
Generation X
63%
31%
5%
2%
168
Baby Boomer
71%
24%
3%
1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Older Millennial
22%
76%
1%
108
Generation X
18%
79%
3%
168
Baby Boomer
23%
76%
1%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Older Millennial
46%
48%
3%
3%
108
Generation X
26%
67%
3%
4%
168
Baby Boomer
28%
64%
4%
4%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Older Millennial
29%
65%
6%
108
Generation X
22%
69%
9%
168
Baby Boomer
19%
79%
2%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say…
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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
Older Millennial
34%
60%
2%
4%
108
Generation X
52%
39%
7%
2%
168
Baby Boomer
58%
38%
2%
2%
270
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by generational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say humans…
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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
Older Millennial
7%
35%
1%
51%
7%
108
Generation X
1%
22%
1%
73%
3%
168
Baby Boomer
4%
16%
1%
76%
3%
270
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.