Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201429%25%4%38%3%642
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Views about human evolution among adults in Missouri by religious group

% of adults in Missouri who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Evangelical Protestant14%21%2%58%4%222
Mainline Protestant30%31%11%26%3%118
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")56%17%2%22%3%130
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%37%21%12%188
Evolved; due to God's design21%28%31%20%163
Always existed in present form15%34%31%20%228
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Generational cohort among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%19%28%24%9%< 1%188
Evolved; due to God's design14%13%22%37%14%< 1%163
Always existed in present form10%12%27%35%14%2%228
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Gender composition among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes51%49%189
Evolved; due to God's design47%53%165
Always existed in present form46%54%235
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes80%10%2%6%3%187
Evolved; due to God's design83%12%1%< 1%4%163
Always existed in present form83%11%< 1%4%2%234
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes5%7%88%187
Evolved; due to God's design4%3%93%163
Always existed in present form5%3%92%231
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Income distribution among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes34%22%21%23%170
Evolved; due to God's design35%28%24%14%153
Always existed in present form37%32%21%10%212
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Educational distribution among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes44%24%20%12%189
Evolved; due to God's design32%40%18%10%165
Always existed in present form50%32%12%6%235
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Marital status among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%11%12%7%33%189
Evolved; due to God's design46%4%16%8%26%165
Always existed in present form53%9%12%10%15%234
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%67%188
Evolved; due to God's design27%73%164
Always existed in present form34%66%233
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes37%28%13%< 1%18%3%189
Evolved; due to God's design79%16%4%< 1%< 1%1%165
Always existed in present form88%8%2%< 1%1%< 1%235
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes17%36%26%20%< 1%189
Evolved; due to God's design64%28%4%4%< 1%165
Always existed in present form78%17%2%2%< 1%235
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes12%33%53%1%189
Evolved; due to God's design36%45%20%< 1%165
Always existed in present form57%29%12%2%235
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%21%8%44%1%189
Evolved; due to God's design72%15%4%9%< 1%165
Always existed in present form78%13%3%6%1%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes5%5%6%83%< 1%189
Evolved; due to God's design23%9%7%61%< 1%165
Always existed in present form37%12%10%40%< 1%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes28%9%3%60%< 1%189
Evolved; due to God's design41%13%3%44%< 1%165
Always existed in present form44%6%4%45%2%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes36%18%13%32%1%189
Evolved; due to God's design67%14%8%10%< 1%165
Always existed in present form72%13%7%7%1%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes43%23%7%25%2%189
Evolved; due to God's design47%19%11%22%1%165
Always existed in present form44%14%9%32%1%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes10%17%56%15%3%189
Evolved; due to God's design36%12%43%3%6%165
Always existed in present form57%6%31%3%2%235
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes20%79%1%< 1%189
Evolved; due to God's design38%61%2%< 1%165
Always existed in present form50%49%< 1%< 1%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes11%11%12%66%< 1%189
Evolved; due to God's design44%11%7%37%< 1%165
Always existed in present form59%11%8%22%< 1%235
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes9%16%1%64%10%189
Evolved; due to God's design20%48%3%21%7%165
Always existed in present form55%31%3%7%4%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes62%32%5%189
Evolved; due to God's design87%10%2%165
Always existed in present form86%8%5%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%51%7%189
Evolved; due to God's design72%20%8%165
Always existed in present form81%14%5%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes32%16%52%189
Evolved; due to God's design46%14%40%165
Always existed in present form46%19%35%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%42%32%6%189
Evolved; due to God's design41%32%18%10%165
Always existed in present form53%26%15%7%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes54%41%1%4%189
Evolved; due to God's design62%32%4%2%165
Always existed in present form67%28%2%4%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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%58%3%2%189
Evolved; due to God's design46%49%3%2%165
Always existed in present form58%38%3%1%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes72%23%5%189
Evolved; due to God's design39%54%7%165
Always existed in present form31%66%3%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes83%11%3%3%189
Evolved; due to God's design59%31%5%5%165
Always existed in present form39%57%2%2%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes76%18%6%189
Evolved; due to God's design47%44%8%165
Always existed in present form29%64%7%235
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 adults in Missouri by views about human evolution

% of adults in Missouri 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 processes35%63%2%1%189
Evolved; due to God's design48%48%1%3%165
Always existed in present form49%49%2%< 1%235
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.