Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201437%25%4%30%4%504
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Views about human evolution among adults in Colorado by religious group

% of adults in Colorado 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 Protestant12%28%3%53%4%126
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")65%13%5%12%5%143
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes30%38%20%12%197
Evolved; due to God's design22%34%31%13%121
Always existed in present form15%36%29%20%146
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Generational cohort among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes17%25%27%25%6%1%197
Evolved; due to God's design14%14%28%32%10%2%121
Always existed in present form3%17%30%36%13%< 1%146
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Gender composition among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes55%45%199
Evolved; due to God's design47%53%122
Always existed in present form45%55%150
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes83%1%2%12%3%197
Evolved; due to God's design69%4%1%19%7%122
Always existed in present form66%7%1%23%3%149
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Immigrant status among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes12%13%75%198
Evolved; due to God's design11%5%84%122
Always existed in present form14%5%80%146
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Income distribution among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes21%17%32%30%182
Evolved; due to God's design22%23%22%33%106
Always existed in present form32%22%27%19%132
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Educational distribution among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%35%25%21%198
Evolved; due to God's design37%27%23%13%121
Always existed in present form34%43%15%8%149
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Marital status among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes48%11%12%2%27%199
Evolved; due to God's design59%12%7%5%18%122
Always existed in present form65%5%7%7%16%149
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%72%199
Evolved; due to God's design36%64%122
Always existed in present form34%66%148
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes22%29%15%2%25%6%199
Evolved; due to God's design74%22%2%< 1%2%< 1%122
Always existed in present form82%14%1%1%< 1%1%150
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%28%20%32%< 1%199
Evolved; due to God's design53%35%11%< 1%< 1%122
Always existed in present form74%21%4%1%< 1%150
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes13%28%59%< 1%199
Evolved; due to God's design36%42%22%< 1%122
Always existed in present form47%31%23%< 1%150
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%16%5%57%1%199
Evolved; due to God's design63%16%10%9%1%122
Always existed in present form78%12%2%8%< 1%150
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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%3%5%87%< 1%199
Evolved; due to God's design20%12%11%56%1%122
Always existed in present form34%10%13%43%< 1%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes32%7%4%57%< 1%199
Evolved; due to God's design39%14%3%42%1%122
Always existed in present form46%11%4%37%2%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes47%17%15%20%2%199
Evolved; due to God's design55%16%18%11%< 1%122
Always existed in present form67%9%13%10%1%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes42%20%16%20%1%199
Evolved; due to God's design53%15%17%15%1%122
Always existed in present form49%13%10%27%< 1%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes9%24%50%17%1%199
Evolved; due to God's design29%10%51%5%5%122
Always existed in present form57%7%31%3%2%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes21%78%< 1%1%199
Evolved; due to God's design40%55%1%4%122
Always existed in present form56%43%< 1%< 1%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes9%7%11%73%< 1%199
Evolved; due to God's design35%8%7%50%< 1%122
Always existed in present form51%8%7%34%< 1%150
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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%12%< 1%74%7%199
Evolved; due to God's design14%43%1%32%10%122
Always existed in present form49%29%4%12%6%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%56%13%199
Evolved; due to God's design76%18%6%122
Always existed in present form88%7%6%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%62%13%199
Evolved; due to God's design53%40%7%122
Always existed in present form78%16%6%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%13%62%199
Evolved; due to God's design44%19%37%122
Always existed in present form61%14%25%150
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Political ideology among adults in Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes13%40%42%5%199
Evolved; due to God's design37%37%21%5%122
Always existed in present form54%25%18%3%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%51%4%4%199
Evolved; due to God's design52%42%3%2%122
Always existed in present form67%31%< 1%2%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes33%63%2%2%199
Evolved; due to God's design41%54%1%4%122
Always existed in present form64%33%2%1%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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%199
Evolved; due to God's design61%33%6%122
Always existed in present form34%61%4%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes90%7%3%1%199
Evolved; due to God's design72%23%3%3%122
Always existed in present form42%45%6%6%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes84%13%3%199
Evolved; due to God's design67%29%4%122
Always existed in present form36%56%7%150
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 Colorado by views about human evolution

% of adults in Colorado 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 processes23%73%1%2%199
Evolved; due to God's design39%58%1%1%122
Always existed in present form54%42%2%1%150
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.