Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201468%12%5%12%3%2,969
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes35%36%19%9%2,108
Evolved; due to God's design31%41%20%8%308
Evolved; don't know how21%43%24%13%133
Always existed in present form35%36%17%12%296
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Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%21%27%23%5%< 1%2,108
Evolved; due to God's design15%25%32%25%3%1%308
Evolved; don't know how10%16%38%27%9%< 1%133
Always existed in present form23%19%30%20%8%1%296
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Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes55%45%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design54%46%316
Evolved; don't know how61%39%135
Always existed in present form55%45%302
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes76%5%5%10%4%2,113
Evolved; due to God's design63%12%6%16%5%309
Evolved; don't know how78%4%8%6%3%128
Always existed in present form57%13%8%18%4%295
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Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes12%14%75%2,106
Evolved; due to God's design14%10%76%308
Evolved; don't know how12%10%78%133
Always existed in present form14%11%75%290
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Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have a household income of…

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%21%30%24%1,935
Evolved; due to God's design38%22%23%17%283
Evolved; don't know how39%25%27%9%118
Always existed in present form46%23%20%10%254
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Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%33%21%14%2,128
Evolved; due to God's design43%41%9%7%315
Evolved; don't know how43%36%15%5%134
Always existed in present form59%28%8%6%299
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%11%9%3%36%2,128
Evolved; due to God's design37%11%14%1%38%313
Evolved; don't know how39%5%17%3%36%135
Always existed in present form32%7%13%5%42%300
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%75%2,126
Evolved; due to God's design27%73%312
Evolved; don't know how22%78%135
Always existed in present form25%75%302
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they…

Views about human evolutionBelieve 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
Evolved; due to natural processes10%24%17%< 1%41%8%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design46%27%11%1%12%3%316
Evolved; don't know how24%25%18%6%10%17%135
Always existed in present form35%29%13%1%20%2%302
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Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes< 1%< 1%47%53%1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design< 1%< 1%55%43%3%316
Evolved; don't know how< 1%< 1%53%39%8%135
Always existed in present form< 1%< 1%51%46%3%302
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Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend religious services…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes1%16%83%< 1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design2%22%76%< 1%316
Evolved; don't know how2%24%73%< 1%135
Always existed in present form3%23%74%< 1%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes6%6%6%81%< 1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design21%20%10%48%< 1%316
Evolved; don't know how13%13%7%65%2%135
Always existed in present form24%13%9%53%< 1%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend prayer group…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes1%1%2%97%< 1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design2%3%4%91%< 1%316
Evolved; don't know how1%5%2%92%< 1%135
Always existed in present form5%3%5%87%1%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who meditate…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%10%5%65%1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design28%12%5%55%1%316
Evolved; don't know how39%6%3%48%3%135
Always existed in present form25%10%5%58%2%302
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes34%16%11%36%2%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design43%12%13%31%1%316
Evolved; don't know how40%8%15%29%8%135
Always existed in present form34%14%11%38%3%302
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%19%14%26%< 1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design48%10%13%28%1%316
Evolved; don't know how54%10%7%26%2%135
Always existed in present form31%8%15%44%1%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about human evolutionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes1%18%62%18%1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design6%16%65%11%2%316
Evolved; don't know how2%17%62%13%6%135
Always existed in present form7%11%70%11%1%302
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say…

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%81%1%1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design24%74%1%2%316
Evolved; don't know how15%78%3%4%135
Always existed in present form27%71%2%1%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who read scripture…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes2%2%4%93%< 1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design9%5%5%79%1%316
Evolved; don't know how5%6%11%79%< 1%135
Always existed in present form12%7%3%78%< 1%302
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Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say the holy scripture is…

Views about human evolutionWord 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
Evolved; due to natural processes2%4%< 1%89%5%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design8%21%< 1%60%11%316
Evolved; don't know how2%6%2%70%20%135
Always existed in present form15%19%< 1%58%7%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%66%11%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design57%34%9%316
Evolved; don't know how29%44%27%135
Always existed in present form52%42%6%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes14%77%8%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design40%50%10%316
Evolved; don't know how19%63%19%135
Always existed in present form42%50%8%302
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%20%58%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design27%30%42%316
Evolved; don't know how18%39%43%135
Always existed in present form33%30%37%302
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Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%37%42%6%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design22%33%33%11%316
Evolved; don't know how18%33%34%15%135
Always existed in present form27%36%22%15%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes48%45%3%3%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design49%44%3%5%316
Evolved; don't know how55%27%7%11%135
Always existed in present form49%46%1%3%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say government aid to the poor…

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes37%59%3%1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design44%50%4%3%316
Evolved; don't know how35%48%11%6%135
Always existed in present form48%46%4%2%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes83%15%3%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design70%26%5%316
Evolved; don't know how64%21%15%135
Always existed in present form53%43%4%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes90%7%2%1%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design77%19%3%2%316
Evolved; don't know how70%9%11%10%135
Always existed in present form67%25%4%4%302
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Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes87%9%4%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design73%20%7%316
Evolved; don't know how66%16%18%135
Always existed in present form62%30%8%302
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 Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by views about human evolution

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say…

Views about human evolutionStricter 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
Evolved; due to natural processes22%75%2%2%2,134
Evolved; due to God's design35%60%3%2%316
Evolved; don't know how28%59%5%8%135
Always existed in present form45%52%1%1%302
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.