Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201427%27%5%36%5%1,132
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Views about human evolution among adults in Ohio by religious group

% of adults in Ohio 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
Catholic24%37%2%32%4%227
Evangelical Protestant8%23%5%57%7%321
Mainline Protestant28%31%5%31%4%226
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")49%23%7%20%2%203
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%36%23%15%301
Evolved; due to God's design26%27%28%19%310
Always existed in present form14%35%32%18%387
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Generational cohort among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%15%29%29%8%1%301
Evolved; due to God's design18%13%22%33%13%1%310
Always existed in present form6%15%28%38%11%1%387
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Gender composition among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes51%49%302
Evolved; due to God's design48%52%319
Always existed in present form45%55%397
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes84%10%3%2%1%297
Evolved; due to God's design83%11%< 1%4%2%318
Always existed in present form81%11%2%3%3%388
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes8%11%81%298
Evolved; due to God's design3%5%92%317
Always existed in present form4%7%90%395
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Income distribution among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes38%17%29%16%280
Evolved; due to God's design37%21%27%14%281
Always existed in present form42%23%25%10%352
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Educational distribution among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes38%30%18%13%301
Evolved; due to God's design39%38%16%8%317
Always existed in present form51%29%13%6%396
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Marital status among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%9%13%4%28%302
Evolved; due to God's design44%7%15%7%27%316
Always existed in present form55%4%11%8%23%396
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes30%70%301
Evolved; due to God's design30%70%318
Always existed in present form33%67%397
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes33%31%10%1%20%5%302
Evolved; due to God's design73%21%3%1%2%< 1%319
Always existed in present form86%9%2%< 1%2%1%397
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%29%21%23%1%302
Evolved; due to God's design59%31%6%3%1%319
Always existed in present form75%17%4%3%< 1%397
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes14%37%50%< 1%302
Evolved; due to God's design36%37%27%< 1%319
Always existed in present form57%24%19%< 1%397
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%18%10%45%1%302
Evolved; due to God's design61%22%7%10%< 1%319
Always existed in present form77%11%3%9%< 1%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes8%5%6%81%1%302
Evolved; due to God's design23%8%11%58%< 1%319
Always existed in present form41%9%8%41%< 1%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes27%9%4%58%2%302
Evolved; due to God's design38%10%4%47%< 1%319
Always existed in present form47%6%3%42%2%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes48%19%11%21%1%302
Evolved; due to God's design56%15%14%15%1%319
Always existed in present form69%9%11%11%1%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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%20%14%21%1%302
Evolved; due to God's design42%19%17%22%< 1%319
Always existed in present form44%16%10%29%1%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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%58%15%1%302
Evolved; due to God's design31%12%51%4%2%319
Always existed in present form51%4%38%5%2%397
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 adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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%302
Evolved; due to God's design30%68%1%1%319
Always existed in present form45%54%1%< 1%397
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes13%6%6%75%< 1%302
Evolved; due to God's design30%15%10%46%< 1%319
Always existed in present form56%10%6%27%< 1%397
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes12%23%1%57%7%302
Evolved; due to God's design24%45%1%24%6%319
Always existed in present form51%30%3%11%5%397
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes54%42%5%302
Evolved; due to God's design89%8%3%319
Always existed in present form87%8%5%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%57%7%302
Evolved; due to God's design70%25%5%319
Always existed in present form77%17%5%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%16%55%302
Evolved; due to God's design44%17%39%319
Always existed in present form49%17%34%397
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Political ideology among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%35%35%6%302
Evolved; due to God's design39%34%22%5%319
Always existed in present form52%30%12%6%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes52%39%5%4%302
Evolved; due to God's design61%33%1%4%319
Always existed in present form61%33%3%3%397
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes44%53%3%< 1%302
Evolved; due to God's design51%44%2%3%319
Always existed in present form51%44%4%1%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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%25%3%302
Evolved; due to God's design51%46%3%319
Always existed in present form34%62%4%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes84%13%< 1%3%302
Evolved; due to God's design67%26%4%3%319
Always existed in present form40%51%5%4%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes76%19%5%302
Evolved; due to God's design56%38%6%319
Always existed in present form31%62%7%397
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 Ohio by views about human evolution

% of adults in Ohio 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 processes31%67%1%< 1%302
Evolved; due to God's design43%54%1%2%319
Always existed in present form51%45%2%2%397
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.