Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201425%25%3%42%5%439
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Views about human evolution among adults in Kentucky by religious group

% of adults in Kentucky 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 Protestant14%21%3%59%3%213
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%32%23%8%104
Evolved; due to God's design29%31%26%13%104
Always existed in present form8%37%29%25%194
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Generational cohort among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%18%27%26%5%< 1%104
Evolved; due to God's design17%19%24%32%7%1%104
Always existed in present form3%10%33%38%15%1%194
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Gender composition among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes54%46%107
Evolved; due to God's design48%52%105
Always existed in present form45%55%195
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes85%8%1%2%5%107
Evolved; due to God's design82%12%< 1%4%1%104
Always existed in present form93%4%< 1%2%2%193
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Immigrant status among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes6%3%91%105
Evolved; due to God's design2%< 1%97%104
Always existed in present form2%< 1%97%195
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Income distribution among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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
Always existed in present form44%16%28%13%171
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Educational distribution among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes44%29%13%13%104
Evolved; due to God's design54%23%14%10%104
Always existed in present form52%34%8%6%194
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Marital status among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%5%12%4%44%106
Evolved; due to God's design44%5%19%7%25%104
Always existed in present form62%2%14%11%11%195
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes17%83%106
Evolved; due to God's design24%76%105
Always existed in present form31%69%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes41%20%7%< 1%30%2%107
Evolved; due to God's design84%13%1%< 1%1%< 1%105
Always existed in present form89%8%< 1%< 1%1%2%195
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%28%18%23%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design65%27%7%1%< 1%105
Always existed in present form81%16%1%2%< 1%195
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 in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes10%30%60%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design40%42%18%< 1%105
Always existed in present form59%23%17%1%195
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Frequency of prayer among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes30%13%10%46%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design69%13%1%17%< 1%105
Always existed in present form79%12%3%6%1%195
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes3%7%8%81%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design25%10%11%55%< 1%105
Always existed in present form46%6%15%32%1%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes25%8%3%63%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design35%8%7%50%1%105
Always existed in present form48%9%4%38%1%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes41%22%11%25%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design64%13%7%16%< 1%105
Always existed in present form74%9%6%9%2%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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%16%7%30%2%107
Evolved; due to God's design47%9%12%31%1%105
Always existed in present form37%13%13%34%3%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes11%21%58%10%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design39%10%40%7%5%105
Always existed in present form58%3%36%2%1%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes25%75%< 1%1%107
Evolved; due to God's design22%74%4%< 1%105
Always existed in present form56%40%3%< 1%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes17%4%11%69%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design41%5%12%40%2%105
Always existed in present form60%10%5%23%1%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes18%11%3%64%4%107
Evolved; due to God's design35%34%1%24%7%105
Always existed in present form59%25%2%9%4%195
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Belief in Heaven among adults in Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes56%39%5%107
Evolved; due to God's design92%4%4%105
Always existed in present form91%4%6%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes47%49%4%107
Evolved; due to God's design78%16%6%105
Always existed in present form87%7%5%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%12%61%107
Evolved; due to God's design36%14%51%105
Always existed in present form59%11%30%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%38%40%2%107
Evolved; due to God's design33%38%25%5%105
Always existed in present form61%19%13%7%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes47%49%4%1%107
Evolved; due to God's design46%47%5%2%105
Always existed in present form67%25%5%3%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes45%49%4%2%107
Evolved; due to God's design41%55%3%1%105
Always existed in present form58%29%11%2%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes66%32%2%107
Evolved; due to God's design37%58%4%105
Always existed in present form22%70%8%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes80%18%2%< 1%107
Evolved; due to God's design47%37%11%5%105
Always existed in present form22%65%9%4%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes67%26%7%107
Evolved; due to God's design48%42%11%105
Always existed in present form16%76%8%195
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 Kentucky by views about human evolution

% of adults in Kentucky 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 processes31%65%2%2%107
Evolved; due to God's design49%44%5%2%105
Always existed in present form60%35%2%3%195
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.