Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201432%26%4%34%4%2,020
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Views about human evolution among adults in Florida by religious group

% of adults in Florida 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
Catholic29%32%4%31%5%428
Evangelical Protestant11%27%3%54%5%461
Historically Black Protestant18%29%2%49%2%130
Mainline Protestant28%32%6%27%6%338
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")58%19%3%17%2%446
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%31%20%20%668
Evolved; due to God's design17%34%28%21%516
Always existed in present form16%30%29%25%637
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Generational cohort among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%13%26%27%12%2%668
Evolved; due to God's design11%12%27%34%15%1%516
Always existed in present form9%9%27%36%15%3%637
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Gender composition among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes55%45%678
Evolved; due to God's design50%50%527
Always existed in present form41%59%651
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes66%10%1%20%3%673
Evolved; due to God's design59%14%< 1%24%3%519
Always existed in present form57%19%1%20%4%645
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Immigrant status among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes22%15%63%669
Evolved; due to God's design22%11%66%516
Always existed in present form20%11%68%640
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Income distribution among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes31%20%29%20%595
Evolved; due to God's design39%23%23%16%459
Always existed in present form38%27%21%14%549
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Educational distribution among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%30%19%15%676
Evolved; due to God's design41%35%14%10%525
Always existed in present form49%32%13%6%644
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Marital status among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes39%11%12%7%31%677
Evolved; due to God's design48%8%17%5%22%524
Always existed in present form51%5%17%9%19%651
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%76%676
Evolved; due to God's design28%72%526
Always existed in present form28%72%648
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BeliefsandPractices

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

% of adults in Florida 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 processes35%26%9%1%25%4%678
Evolved; due to God's design76%18%3%1%2%1%527
Always existed in present form83%11%2%1%2%1%651
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%27%22%25%< 1%678
Evolved; due to God's design60%29%7%5%< 1%527
Always existed in present form73%18%4%4%< 1%651
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Attendance at religious services among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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%32%52%< 1%678
Evolved; due to God's design34%41%25%1%527
Always existed in present form56%28%16%1%651
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%14%8%48%1%678
Evolved; due to God's design64%17%8%10%2%527
Always existed in present form75%13%3%8%1%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes11%4%5%80%< 1%678
Evolved; due to God's design21%9%12%57%1%527
Always existed in present form41%9%9%40%1%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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%8%4%55%1%678
Evolved; due to God's design44%9%4%42%1%527
Always existed in present form50%9%2%37%2%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes48%15%11%25%1%678
Evolved; due to God's design64%12%11%11%1%527
Always existed in present form73%11%5%10%1%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes47%16%13%23%1%678
Evolved; due to God's design47%15%14%23%2%527
Always existed in present form46%13%10%29%2%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes10%14%57%16%2%678
Evolved; due to God's design30%11%53%5%1%527
Always existed in present form53%6%36%4%1%651
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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%678
Evolved; due to God's design33%64%2%< 1%527
Always existed in present form43%55%1%1%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes16%7%8%69%< 1%678
Evolved; due to God's design35%11%14%40%1%527
Always existed in present form56%14%6%23%1%651
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 in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes13%15%1%66%5%678
Evolved; due to God's design32%34%3%23%8%527
Always existed in present form49%29%4%14%6%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes47%44%9%678
Evolved; due to God's design84%9%6%527
Always existed in present form81%14%5%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes35%58%7%678
Evolved; due to God's design69%24%7%527
Always existed in present form69%24%7%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%18%54%678
Evolved; due to God's design41%16%43%527
Always existed in present form45%18%36%651
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 in Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes22%36%36%6%678
Evolved; due to God's design36%34%23%7%527
Always existed in present form52%25%16%7%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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%678
Evolved; due to God's design50%44%4%3%527
Always existed in present form52%40%3%5%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes42%56%2%1%678
Evolved; due to God's design47%47%5%2%527
Always existed in present form49%45%5%1%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes71%25%3%678
Evolved; due to God's design57%38%5%527
Always existed in present form42%53%5%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes84%12%3%2%678
Evolved; due to God's design66%25%6%3%527
Always existed in present form44%47%5%4%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes73%21%6%678
Evolved; due to God's design52%38%10%527
Always existed in present form36%57%7%651
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 Florida by views about human evolution

% of adults in Florida 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 processes29%68%2%2%678
Evolved; due to God's design39%56%2%3%527
Always existed in present form47%49%2%2%651
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.