Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201462%16%3%17%2%3,212
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Views about human evolution among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Catholic48%23%4%24%2%626
Evangelical Protestant32%29%3%33%4%255
Jewish87%4%3%5%1%124
Mainline Protestant51%29%4%13%4%424
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")79%8%3%9%1%1,392
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%37%18%12%2,106
Evolved; due to God's design27%36%25%12%461
Always existed in present form21%40%23%17%428
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%19%29%22%7%1%2,106
Evolved; due to God's design15%18%30%29%7%< 1%461
Always existed in present form14%14%32%27%11%2%428
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Gender composition among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes59%41%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design51%49%469
Evolved; don't know how55%45%100
Always existed in present form54%46%440
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes69%4%8%16%4%2,111
Evolved; due to God's design57%9%4%28%2%463
Always existed in present form38%16%7%36%3%436
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%14%65%2,111
Evolved; due to God's design28%11%61%463
Always existed in present form38%12%50%428
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes26%17%27%29%1,931
Evolved; due to God's design31%24%26%19%422
Always existed in present form55%20%16%10%375
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%26%25%22%2,120
Evolved; due to God's design37%31%20%12%468
Evolved; don't know how33%29%23%15%100
Always existed in present form59%21%12%9%436
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes44%10%9%3%34%2,119
Evolved; due to God's design49%6%14%3%28%469
Evolved; don't know how55%8%9%2%26%100
Always existed in present form37%10%16%7%31%436
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%73%2,129
Evolved; due to God's design36%64%469
Always existed in present form31%69%438
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes19%24%11%< 1%41%5%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design56%31%5%2%6%1%469
Evolved; don't know how37%41%8%< 1%8%6%100
Always existed in present form59%27%8%< 1%6%< 1%440
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%24%21%39%< 1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design44%38%10%8%< 1%469
Evolved; don't know how29%31%23%15%2%100
Always existed in present form50%31%10%9%< 1%440
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes9%31%60%< 1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design22%49%29%< 1%469
Evolved; don't know how19%36%44%< 1%100
Always existed in present form33%36%31%1%440
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%12%6%63%1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design43%25%10%22%< 1%469
Evolved; don't know how37%13%3%47%< 1%100
Always existed in present form50%22%8%19%1%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes4%4%6%86%< 1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design15%12%9%64%< 1%469
Evolved; don't know how6%12%7%75%1%100
Always existed in present form25%11%11%53%< 1%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes24%10%6%59%1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design38%11%5%46%1%469
Evolved; don't know how44%13%3%39%1%100
Always existed in present form40%9%5%43%3%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes39%16%13%31%1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design50%19%16%15%1%469
Evolved; don't know how58%12%13%16%1%100
Always existed in present form51%15%10%20%4%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes48%18%14%19%1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design47%16%15%21%1%469
Evolved; don't know how62%11%11%16%< 1%100
Always existed in present form42%13%13%31%1%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes19%80%1%< 1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design25%72%< 1%2%469
Evolved; don't know how20%79%< 1%1%100
Always existed in present form25%71%1%2%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes7%5%8%80%< 1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design21%13%12%53%1%469
Evolved; don't know how18%11%12%58%1%100
Always existed in present form28%14%10%47%1%440
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 adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes7%11%< 1%77%5%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design21%33%2%38%6%469
Evolved; don't know how8%15%3%50%24%100
Always existed in present form43%24%2%27%5%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes35%58%7%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design75%21%4%469
Evolved; don't know how47%37%16%100
Always existed in present form76%19%5%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%70%6%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design58%36%6%469
Evolved; don't know how28%59%13%100
Always existed in present form62%31%7%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%15%66%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design31%18%51%469
Evolved; don't know how30%31%39%100
Always existed in present form30%23%48%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%34%48%4%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design28%39%30%4%469
Evolved; don't know how28%38%26%9%100
Always existed in present form38%31%24%6%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes39%55%3%3%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design40%56%2%3%469
Evolved; don't know how43%38%5%14%100
Always existed in present form39%59%1%1%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes29%68%2%1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design40%58%1%1%469
Evolved; don't know how41%41%11%7%100
Always existed in present form44%49%3%4%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes81%17%2%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design61%34%5%469
Evolved; don't know how69%22%9%100
Always existed in present form45%50%5%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes89%8%1%1%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design76%18%3%3%469
Evolved; don't know how81%9%7%4%100
Always existed in present form59%35%4%3%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes85%12%3%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design66%27%7%469
Evolved; don't know how75%10%16%100
Always existed in present form47%43%10%440
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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 processes21%77%1%2%2,136
Evolved; due to God's design29%68%2%1%469
Evolved; don't know how25%61%6%9%100
Always existed in present form44%52%1%3%440
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.