Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among blacks by religious group
% of blacks who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
40%
12%
13%
34%
1%
192
Evangelical Protestant
48%
14%
11%
26%
1%
495
Historically Black Protestant
42%
15%
11%
30%
2%
1,798
Mainline Protestant
51%
14%
9%
25%
1%
159
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
49%
14%
7%
29%
1%
534
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
32%
26%
14%
1,506
Once or twice a month
25%
40%
27%
9%
465
Several times a year
29%
39%
20%
12%
350
Seldom/never
24%
40%
26%
11%
922
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
15%
27%
30%
9%
1%
1,506
Once or twice a month
17%
15%
32%
31%
5%
< 1%
465
Several times a year
17%
24%
27%
24%
8%
1%
350
Seldom/never
13%
18%
32%
28%
8%
< 1%
922
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 blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
55%
1,538
Once or twice a month
45%
55%
473
Several times a year
48%
52%
362
Seldom/never
42%
58%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
5%
83%
1,509
Once or twice a month
12%
5%
84%
464
Several times a year
14%
5%
82%
352
Seldom/never
7%
5%
88%
922
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
21%
18%
9%
1,379
Once or twice a month
42%
24%
24%
10%
437
Several times a year
44%
23%
19%
14%
333
Seldom/never
53%
20%
18%
9%
821
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
34%
11%
7%
1,534
Once or twice a month
39%
42%
12%
7%
468
Several times a year
40%
34%
14%
12%
358
Seldom/never
54%
30%
10%
6%
945
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
7%
18%
8%
39%
1,532
Once or twice a month
32%
7%
19%
5%
37%
473
Several times a year
31%
4%
14%
6%
44%
362
Seldom/never
29%
8%
14%
7%
41%
943
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
70%
1,533
Once or twice a month
33%
67%
471
Several times a year
31%
69%
359
Seldom/never
35%
65%
946
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 blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
83%
11%
2%
1%
2%
1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
83%
13%
1%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
473
Several times a year
80%
11%
4%
< 1%
3%
2%
362
Seldom/never
84%
10%
3%
1%
2%
< 1%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
15%
4%
4%
< 1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
75%
16%
6%
3%
< 1%
473
Several times a year
72%
16%
5%
6%
1%
362
Seldom/never
75%
16%
5%
4%
< 1%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
49%
33%
18%
< 1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
46%
41%
13%
< 1%
473
Several times a year
40%
41%
18%
< 1%
362
Seldom/never
44%
37%
18%
1%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
10%
4%
8%
1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
69%
18%
5%
7%
1%
473
Several times a year
64%
18%
7%
11%
1%
362
Seldom/never
70%
14%
5%
10%
1%
948
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 blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
45%
13%
8%
34%
1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
36%
19%
8%
36%
1%
473
Several times a year
29%
18%
13%
40%
< 1%
362
Seldom/never
34%
11%
9%
45%
1%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
64%
7%
3%
24%
2%
1,538
Once or twice a month
51%
12%
3%
33%
1%
473
Several times a year
36%
12%
7%
44%
1%
362
Seldom/never
40%
8%
4%
47%
1%
948
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
11%
3%
6%
1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
65%
22%
7%
6%
< 1%
473
Several times a year
55%
18%
18%
7%
1%
362
Seldom/never
59%
11%
9%
20%
2%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
43%
9%
40%
5%
2%
1,538
Once or twice a month
46%
7%
42%
4%
1%
473
Several times a year
40%
5%
47%
6%
3%
362
Seldom/never
41%
6%
46%
6%
1%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
69%
1%
1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
30%
68%
1%
1%
473
Several times a year
28%
70%
1%
< 1%
362
Seldom/never
27%
71%
1%
1%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
63%
11%
6%
19%
1%
1,538
Once or twice a month
52%
19%
7%
20%
< 1%
473
Several times a year
40%
19%
12%
28%
1%
362
Seldom/never
47%
12%
7%
33%
1%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
19%
3%
18%
7%
1,538
Once or twice a month
50%
28%
2%
15%
5%
473
Several times a year
44%
28%
1%
20%
6%
362
Seldom/never
52%
25%
1%
15%
6%
948
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Belief in Heaven among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
11%
5%
1,538
Once or twice a month
85%
11%
5%
473
Several times a year
87%
9%
4%
362
Seldom/never
89%
8%
3%
948
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 blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
22%
8%
1,538
Once or twice a month
76%
19%
5%
473
Several times a year
73%
21%
6%
362
Seldom/never
76%
18%
6%
948
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Party affiliation among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
13%
77%
1,538
Once or twice a month
12%
10%
78%
473
Several times a year
10%
13%
77%
362
Seldom/never
9%
13%
78%
948
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Political ideology among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
32%
28%
8%
1,538
Once or twice a month
35%
36%
24%
5%
473
Several times a year
22%
41%
31%
6%
362
Seldom/never
32%
34%
24%
10%
948
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 blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
68%
3%
4%
1,538
Once or twice a month
25%
71%
3%
2%
473
Several times a year
27%
68%
2%
3%
362
Seldom/never
23%
72%
2%
3%
948
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 blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
26%
67%
5%
2%
1,538
Once or twice a month
33%
64%
2%
1%
473
Several times a year
27%
67%
4%
2%
362
Seldom/never
30%
64%
4%
2%
948
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Views about abortion among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
43%
6%
1,538
Once or twice a month
58%
39%
3%
473
Several times a year
58%
37%
5%
362
Seldom/never
51%
43%
6%
948
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Views about homosexuality among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
41%
5%
3%
1,538
Once or twice a month
56%
39%
3%
2%
473
Several times a year
56%
38%
3%
3%
362
Seldom/never
55%
35%
5%
4%
948
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 blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
49%
8%
1,538
Once or twice a month
45%
49%
7%
473
Several times a year
46%
49%
5%
362
Seldom/never
44%
47%
9%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks who say…
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
59%
2%
4%
1,538
Once or twice a month
31%
65%
2%
2%
473
Several times a year
30%
65%
3%
1%
362
Seldom/never
35%
60%
1%
3%
948
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among blacks by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of blacks 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
At least once a week
20%
29%
3%
43%
5%
1,538
Once or twice a month
21%
33%
2%
41%
3%
473
Several times a year
24%
32%
3%
37%
4%
362
Seldom/never
19%
28%
3%
45%
5%
948
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.