Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201440%21%7%29%3%714
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Views about human evolution among adults in Washington by religious group

% of adults in Washington 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
Catholic36%36%10%17%1%112
Evangelical Protestant8%19%6%62%5%166
Mainline Protestant37%22%7%28%5%108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")70%14%7%8%1%226
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%36%26%12%302
Evolved; due to God's design23%31%28%19%149
Always existed in present form19%34%26%21%184
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 in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes14%19%29%31%7%1%302
Evolved; due to God's design13%17%24%33%13%1%149
Always existed in present form14%9%30%34%11%2%184
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 in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes50%50%303
Evolved; due to God's design55%45%152
Always existed in present form44%56%190
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 in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes75%2%9%9%5%299
Evolved; due to God's design73%3%3%9%11%150
Always existed in present form75%5%4%11%5%189
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 in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%11%77%301
Evolved; due to God's design18%13%69%150
Always existed in present form14%6%80%185
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 in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes27%23%24%26%275
Evolved; due to God's design28%24%26%21%138
Always existed in present form39%20%27%14%173
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Educational distribution among adults in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%34%23%16%303
Evolved; due to God's design32%42%21%6%151
Always existed in present form41%38%17%5%189
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Marital status among adults in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes43%14%11%4%27%303
Evolved; due to God's design43%11%13%7%27%151
Always existed in present form59%5%13%8%16%190
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 in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%75%303
Evolved; due to God's design17%83%152
Always existed in present form31%69%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes24%28%13%1%30%3%303
Evolved; due to God's design64%24%6%< 1%4%2%152
Always existed in present form88%10%1%< 1%1%< 1%190
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%23%29%32%< 1%303
Evolved; due to God's design56%26%8%8%1%152
Always existed in present form73%21%5%1%< 1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes8%31%61%1%303
Evolved; due to God's design33%38%27%2%152
Always existed in present form61%23%16%< 1%190
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 in Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%12%11%58%1%303
Evolved; due to God's design53%19%9%19%1%152
Always existed in present form77%11%4%7%< 1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes4%4%5%86%< 1%303
Evolved; due to God's design24%9%11%54%2%152
Always existed in present form50%12%4%33%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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%11%5%56%< 1%303
Evolved; due to God's design41%5%4%49%1%152
Always existed in present form52%7%2%38%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes37%20%17%26%< 1%303
Evolved; due to God's design60%13%9%17%< 1%152
Always existed in present form75%9%5%10%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes45%17%16%22%< 1%303
Evolved; due to God's design45%13%17%25%1%152
Always existed in present form56%16%9%19%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes6%20%54%20%1%303
Evolved; due to God's design31%11%48%8%2%152
Always existed in present form61%8%27%1%2%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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%303
Evolved; due to God's design37%60%2%1%152
Always existed in present form49%50%1%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes9%6%6%79%< 1%303
Evolved; due to God's design31%18%10%41%< 1%152
Always existed in present form58%11%6%24%< 1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes5%11%< 1%78%5%303
Evolved; due to God's design20%42%3%28%8%152
Always existed in present form50%36%5%7%2%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%60%9%303
Evolved; due to God's design81%13%6%152
Always existed in present form84%10%7%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%75%8%303
Evolved; due to God's design61%31%8%152
Always existed in present form68%24%8%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%22%60%303
Evolved; due to God's design39%21%40%152
Always existed in present form52%21%27%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%29%48%7%303
Evolved; due to God's design32%39%22%7%152
Always existed in present form52%29%11%7%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes46%48%3%3%303
Evolved; due to God's design58%34%4%5%152
Always existed in present form62%35%2%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes30%67%2%1%303
Evolved; due to God's design47%51%2%< 1%152
Always existed in present form48%48%3%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes86%12%2%303
Evolved; due to God's design53%44%3%152
Always existed in present form31%63%6%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes92%6%1%< 1%303
Evolved; due to God's design68%25%4%3%152
Always existed in present form39%58%1%1%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes86%10%4%303
Evolved; due to God's design55%34%12%152
Always existed in present form33%61%6%190
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 Washington by views about human evolution

% of adults in Washington 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 processes18%79%2%1%303
Evolved; due to God's design33%65%1%< 1%152
Always existed in present form38%53%3%5%190
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.