Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201423%26%3%44%5%495
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Views about human evolution among adults in South Carolina by religious group

% of adults in South Carolina 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 Protestant6%26%1%65%3%169
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes32%31%21%17%114
Evolved; due to God's design29%28%30%12%123
Always existed in present form15%35%29%21%211
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Generational cohort among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes22%16%25%31%7%< 1%114
Evolved; due to God's design19%16%22%36%6%< 1%123
Always existed in present form11%7%31%36%13%1%211
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Gender composition among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes56%44%118
Evolved; due to God's design50%50%125
Always existed in present form44%56%214
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes69%21%< 1%5%4%118
Evolved; due to God's design70%25%< 1%3%2%125
Always existed in present form66%25%< 1%5%3%212
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Immigrant status among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes7%3%90%116
Evolved; due to God's design3%5%92%124
Always existed in present form5%5%89%214
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Income distribution among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes29%19%29%23%100
Evolved; due to God's design38%16%27%19%112
Always existed in present form39%23%30%8%182
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Educational distribution among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes42%23%25%10%118
Evolved; due to God's design37%38%14%12%125
Always existed in present form51%33%10%7%214
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Marital status among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes49%10%7%6%28%117
Evolved; due to God's design44%14%16%3%22%125
Always existed in present form48%6%19%9%18%213
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%75%118
Evolved; due to God's design26%74%125
Always existed in present form30%70%214
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes42%23%8%< 1%20%7%118
Evolved; due to God's design85%15%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%125
Always existed in present form85%10%2%2%2%< 1%214
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%24%23%19%1%118
Evolved; due to God's design75%20%3%1%1%125
Always existed in present form86%7%4%2%1%214
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Attendance at religious services among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes19%36%45%< 1%118
Evolved; due to God's design49%40%9%2%125
Always existed in present form61%25%13%< 1%214
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Frequency of prayer among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%18%8%40%2%118
Evolved; due to God's design62%23%6%8%< 1%125
Always existed in present form86%8%1%4%2%214
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes19%4%6%71%1%118
Evolved; due to God's design30%12%14%44%< 1%125
Always existed in present form47%16%8%28%1%214
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Frequency of meditation among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes28%15%3%54%1%118
Evolved; due to God's design41%6%5%48%< 1%125
Always existed in present form59%2%2%32%5%214
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes44%17%16%22%2%118
Evolved; due to God's design72%14%9%5%< 1%125
Always existed in present form78%8%2%10%2%214
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes51%14%16%19%< 1%118
Evolved; due to God's design44%17%12%26%1%125
Always existed in present form48%12%12%26%1%214
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes16%20%49%15%< 1%118
Evolved; due to God's design54%4%37%1%4%125
Always existed in present form60%5%30%3%2%214
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes23%73%3%1%118
Evolved; due to God's design33%65%1%< 1%125
Always existed in present form51%46%2%1%214
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes22%7%5%66%< 1%118
Evolved; due to God's design47%19%5%29%< 1%125
Always existed in present form68%10%7%13%2%214
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Interpreting scripture among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes20%17%1%54%8%118
Evolved; due to God's design33%48%4%10%5%125
Always existed in present form74%15%1%6%4%214
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Belief in Heaven among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes56%30%14%118
Evolved; due to God's design90%7%3%125
Always existed in present form86%7%7%214
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Belief in Hell among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes39%47%13%118
Evolved; due to God's design79%13%8%125
Always existed in present form81%12%7%214
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%19%55%118
Evolved; due to God's design49%15%36%125
Always existed in present form50%20%30%214
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Political ideology among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%43%32%6%118
Evolved; due to God's design45%41%10%4%125
Always existed in present form58%26%10%6%214
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Views about size of government among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes49%45%4%3%118
Evolved; due to God's design51%42%< 1%7%125
Always existed in present form61%33%2%4%214
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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 processes32%63%5%< 1%118
Evolved; due to God's design39%55%5%1%125
Always existed in present form53%39%5%2%214
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Views about abortion among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes67%31%2%118
Evolved; due to God's design43%54%3%125
Always existed in present form29%65%6%214
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 South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes82%14%3%< 1%118
Evolved; due to God's design59%37%2%2%125
Always existed in present form32%59%6%3%214
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes75%21%4%118
Evolved; due to God's design44%48%7%125
Always existed in present form20%73%7%214
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 South Carolina by views about human evolution

% of adults in South Carolina 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%4%1%118
Evolved; due to God's design45%52%< 1%2%125
Always existed in present form50%45%2%3%214
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.