Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201418%23%3%49%8%661
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Views about human evolution among adults in Tennessee by religious group

% of adults in Tennessee 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 Protestant9%23%2%60%6%348
Mainline Protestant22%21%7%44%6%103
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%42%19%8%120
Evolved; due to God's design27%34%24%16%150
Always existed in present form16%33%31%19%313
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Generational cohort among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%35%27%22%3%1%120
Evolved; due to God's design19%12%30%31%9%< 1%150
Always existed in present form10%11%28%37%13%1%313
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Gender composition among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes54%46%122
Evolved; due to God's design57%43%151
Always existed in present form43%57%317
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes80%6%3%7%3%122
Evolved; due to God's design74%19%< 1%6%1%147
Always existed in present form81%15%< 1%2%2%312
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Immigrant status among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes9%8%83%121
Evolved; due to God's design7%7%86%150
Always existed in present form5%2%93%313
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Income distribution among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes40%20%22%19%115
Evolved; due to God's design32%26%26%17%134
Always existed in present form39%25%23%13%272
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Educational distribution among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes37%27%21%15%121
Evolved; due to God's design40%36%14%10%151
Always existed in present form50%31%11%8%315
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Marital status among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes46%18%9%1%26%121
Evolved; due to God's design44%9%10%6%31%150
Always existed in present form63%2%13%6%16%316
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes40%60%122
Evolved; due to God's design32%68%151
Always existed in present form31%69%317
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BeliefsandPractices

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

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes45%23%11%3%16%3%122
Evolved; due to God's design82%15%< 1%< 1%3%< 1%151
Always existed in present form88%8%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%317
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%35%15%18%1%122
Evolved; due to God's design71%20%4%3%1%151
Always existed in present form85%12%2%2%< 1%317
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes16%34%49%1%122
Evolved; due to God's design48%35%16%1%151
Always existed in present form66%17%15%1%317
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes38%19%5%34%3%122
Evolved; due to God's design75%16%3%5%1%151
Always existed in present form78%14%3%4%< 1%317
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes12%8%6%74%< 1%122
Evolved; due to God's design33%12%16%39%< 1%151
Always existed in present form52%13%7%26%2%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes36%11%6%46%1%122
Evolved; due to God's design48%6%1%42%2%151
Always existed in present form49%4%2%42%3%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes53%18%6%23%1%122
Evolved; due to God's design72%12%7%10%< 1%151
Always existed in present form78%9%4%7%2%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes46%17%9%26%3%122
Evolved; due to God's design48%15%7%27%3%151
Always existed in present form49%17%11%21%2%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes12%17%60%11%1%122
Evolved; due to God's design44%8%44%2%2%151
Always existed in present form60%4%31%3%3%317
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes26%73%< 1%< 1%122
Evolved; due to God's design38%61%1%< 1%151
Always existed in present form51%47%2%< 1%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes23%10%6%60%1%122
Evolved; due to God's design52%15%12%18%3%151
Always existed in present form70%7%3%18%1%317
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes17%18%3%52%9%122
Evolved; due to God's design36%39%6%14%5%151
Always existed in present form61%20%4%10%4%317
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes52%39%9%122
Evolved; due to God's design89%8%3%151
Always existed in present form86%6%7%317
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Belief in Hell among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes48%45%8%122
Evolved; due to God's design76%20%3%151
Always existed in present form87%10%4%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes30%20%50%122
Evolved; due to God's design49%15%36%151
Always existed in present form58%11%31%317
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Political ideology among adults in Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%36%33%4%122
Evolved; due to God's design41%32%24%3%151
Always existed in present form56%22%13%9%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes56%33%4%7%122
Evolved; due to God's design57%39%< 1%3%151
Always existed in present form58%36%3%3%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes41%53%3%3%122
Evolved; due to God's design46%52%1%2%151
Always existed in present form51%43%5%1%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes62%35%3%122
Evolved; due to God's design52%43%5%151
Always existed in present form27%71%2%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes74%24%1%1%122
Evolved; due to God's design44%51%2%3%151
Always existed in present form27%68%2%3%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes70%26%4%122
Evolved; due to God's design38%51%12%151
Always existed in present form23%74%3%317
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 Tennessee by views about human evolution

% of adults in Tennessee 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 processes32%68%< 1%< 1%122
Evolved; due to God's design40%58%1%1%151
Always existed in present form51%41%4%5%317
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.