Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201461%29%6%4%< 1%8,717
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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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by religious group

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic63%32%4%1%< 1%2,402
Evangelical Protestant73%24%2%1%1%2,111
Historically Black Protestant84%14%1%< 1%< 1%595
Jewish62%27%11%< 1%1%126
Mainline Protestant57%36%6%1%1%1,925
Mormon81%16%2%1%< 1%192
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%33%21%19%1%944
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important19%34%29%18%5,412
Somewhat important26%34%28%13%2,381
Not too important28%37%24%11%479
Not at all important37%32%21%10%257
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important11%14%28%34%12%1%5,412
Somewhat important16%17%26%33%8%< 1%2,381
Not too important15%20%31%29%5%1%479
Not at all important18%27%24%26%4%1%257
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 adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important44%56%5,508
Somewhat important53%47%2,407
Not too important61%39%492
Not at all important62%38%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important62%17%2%15%4%5,443
Somewhat important71%9%3%14%4%2,377
Not too important74%7%4%10%4%483
Not at all important57%11%3%23%5%260
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important14%9%77%5,444
Somewhat important11%11%78%2,386
Not too important11%9%80%487
Not at all important16%16%68%256
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important35%21%27%18%4,843
Somewhat important31%22%28%19%2,166
Not too important31%19%31%19%439
Not at all important36%25%20%19%239
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important37%35%16%12%5,484
Somewhat important38%35%17%9%2,398
Not too important37%37%16%10%487
Not at all important49%32%13%6%259
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important52%7%14%6%21%5,487
Somewhat important46%9%13%5%27%2,403
Not too important42%10%14%2%32%490
Not at all important32%9%16%2%41%261
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important32%68%5,494
Somewhat important29%71%2,399
Not too important29%71%489
Not at all important24%76%262
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important87%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%5,508
Somewhat important60%35%3%< 1%1%1%2,407
Not too important40%40%13%< 1%5%1%492
Not at all important46%17%9%< 1%24%4%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important55%33%12%< 1%5,508
Somewhat important14%57%29%< 1%2,407
Not too important3%35%62%< 1%492
Not at all important5%20%75%< 1%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important80%15%3%3%< 1%5,508
Somewhat important41%31%12%15%< 1%2,407
Not too important22%21%12%44%< 1%492
Not at all important24%13%6%57%< 1%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important34%14%12%40%1%5,508
Somewhat important7%8%10%75%< 1%2,407
Not too important2%3%4%91%< 1%492
Not at all important6%1%5%87%1%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important52%8%3%36%1%5,508
Somewhat important27%11%6%56%1%2,407
Not too important22%11%4%61%1%492
Not at all important35%6%6%53%1%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important75%13%6%6%1%5,508
Somewhat important44%23%18%15%< 1%2,407
Not too important33%16%18%33%1%492
Not at all important51%9%9%29%2%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important50%16%12%20%1%5,508
Somewhat important38%18%17%25%1%2,407
Not too important42%15%15%28%< 1%492
Not at all important51%9%10%29%1%263
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 who say humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important50%7%35%4%3%5,508
Somewhat important14%14%64%8%1%2,407
Not too important5%14%69%10%2%492
Not at all important6%21%59%13%< 1%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important37%61%1%1%5,508
Somewhat important29%70%1%< 1%2,407
Not too important25%73%1%1%492
Not at all important19%78%1%1%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important51%14%10%24%1%5,508
Somewhat important13%12%14%60%1%2,407
Not too important8%8%7%78%< 1%492
Not at all important12%5%3%79%1%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important37%42%3%12%7%5,508
Somewhat important14%44%1%33%7%2,407
Not too important7%26%< 1%56%11%492
Not at all important5%16%1%69%9%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important91%5%4%5,508
Somewhat important85%9%6%2,407
Not too important69%25%6%492
Not at all important43%47%10%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important75%18%7%5,508
Somewhat important64%29%7%2,407
Not too important47%45%8%492
Not at all important31%60%9%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important40%16%44%5,508
Somewhat important41%17%42%2,407
Not too important37%21%42%492
Not at all important27%30%43%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important41%35%19%5%5,508
Somewhat important31%42%22%5%2,407
Not too important26%38%29%7%492
Not at all important14%37%40%9%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important52%42%3%3%5,508
Somewhat important57%39%2%2%2,407
Not too important60%36%2%2%492
Not at all important46%45%3%6%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important45%50%4%2%5,508
Somewhat important48%48%3%1%2,407
Not too important45%50%4%1%492
Not at all important38%53%6%3%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important45%51%4%5,508
Somewhat important63%34%3%2,407
Not too important73%23%3%492
Not at all important72%25%3%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important58%34%5%4%5,508
Somewhat important77%17%4%2%2,407
Not too important78%18%3%1%492
Not at all important76%19%3%2%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important48%44%8%5,508
Somewhat important67%26%7%2,407
Not too important70%22%8%492
Not at all important75%18%7%263
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 humans evolved due to God's design by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important38%58%2%2%5,508
Somewhat important40%58%1%1%2,407
Not too important37%59%2%2%492
Not at all important31%67%2%1%263
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.