Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201423%29%22%26%1%11,947
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes by religious group

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Buddhist30%40%16%12%3%191
Catholic39%41%15%5%< 1%2,167
Evangelical Protestant53%37%7%2%1%870
Hindu20%54%21%4%< 1%118
Historically Black Protestant69%26%4%1%< 1%302
Jewish16%43%28%13%< 1%536
Mainline Protestant29%44%22%5%< 1%1,876
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")5%16%29%50%< 1%5,120
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important20%35%26%18%2,545
Somewhat important30%36%22%12%3,361
Not too important35%35%20%11%2,647
Not at all important33%37%18%12%3,140
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important12%14%29%32%11%2%2,545
Somewhat important19%18%28%26%7%1%3,361
Not too important24%19%26%24%6%1%2,647
Not at all important22%20%28%23%7%< 1%3,140
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important42%58%2,596
Somewhat important53%47%3,415
Not too important56%44%2,674
Not at all important63%37%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important52%16%4%25%4%2,575
Somewhat important68%6%6%15%4%3,376
Not too important78%4%6%9%4%2,654
Not at all important81%3%5%8%3%3,140
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important24%10%66%2,563
Somewhat important15%14%71%3,378
Not too important11%14%75%2,647
Not at all important11%13%75%3,153
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important45%18%22%16%2,272
Somewhat important28%18%29%24%3,062
Not too important23%20%30%28%2,430
Not at all important23%17%31%29%2,920
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.

Educational distribution among adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important47%25%16%13%2,581
Somewhat important35%29%21%15%3,399
Not too important27%32%24%16%2,667
Not at all important26%31%25%18%3,171
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.

Marital status among adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important47%8%15%7%23%2,586
Somewhat important45%11%10%4%31%3,406
Not too important42%10%9%3%36%2,663
Not at all important40%12%10%3%35%3,171
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important34%66%2,591
Somewhat important30%70%3,401
Not too important24%76%2,669
Not at all important22%78%3,171
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important73%20%3%1%2%1%2,596
Somewhat important37%43%10%1%6%3%3,415
Not too important11%34%21%< 1%25%8%2,674
Not at all important6%11%10%1%65%7%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important46%38%16%< 1%2,596
Somewhat important11%56%33%< 1%3,415
Not too important2%33%65%< 1%2,674
Not at all important1%8%91%< 1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important70%19%4%7%1%2,596
Somewhat important28%28%13%30%1%3,415
Not too important9%10%10%71%< 1%2,674
Not at all important4%2%3%90%< 1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important27%14%11%47%< 1%2,596
Somewhat important5%7%8%80%< 1%3,415
Not too important1%1%2%95%< 1%2,674
Not at all important1%< 1%1%98%< 1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important50%10%4%35%1%2,596
Somewhat important28%11%7%55%< 1%3,415
Not too important20%11%6%62%< 1%2,674
Not at all important21%8%5%65%< 1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important68%14%9%8%1%2,596
Somewhat important40%22%16%22%1%3,415
Not too important32%19%15%34%1%2,674
Not at all important34%15%9%40%2%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important50%14%12%23%1%2,596
Somewhat important42%18%16%25%< 1%3,415
Not too important41%21%16%22%1%2,674
Not at all important48%17%13%22%1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important32%12%44%11%2%2,596
Somewhat important7%17%60%14%2%3,415
Not too important2%21%60%17%1%2,674
Not at all important1%19%53%26%2%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important27%70%1%1%2,596
Somewhat important22%76%1%1%3,415
Not too important18%80%1%< 1%2,674
Not at all important17%82%1%1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important40%15%12%33%1%2,596
Somewhat important9%10%12%69%< 1%3,415
Not too important2%3%5%89%< 1%2,674
Not at all important1%2%3%93%< 1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important36%30%2%25%7%2,596
Somewhat important8%25%1%58%8%3,415
Not too important2%9%< 1%83%6%2,674
Not at all important1%1%< 1%95%3%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important81%14%5%2,596
Somewhat important65%27%9%3,415
Not too important34%54%12%2,674
Not at all important10%84%6%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important62%30%7%2,596
Somewhat important45%47%8%3,415
Not too important22%69%9%2,674
Not at all important6%89%5%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important26%19%56%2,596
Somewhat important30%17%53%3,415
Not too important26%15%59%2,674
Not at all important18%16%65%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important31%35%29%6%2,596
Somewhat important21%41%34%4%3,415
Not too important16%40%40%4%2,674
Not at all important12%32%51%5%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important37%57%3%3%2,596
Somewhat important47%46%3%3%3,415
Not too important49%45%3%4%2,674
Not at all important45%48%4%3%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important38%58%3%2%2,596
Somewhat important40%57%3%1%3,415
Not too important35%61%3%1%2,674
Not at all important31%65%3%1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important54%43%3%2,596
Somewhat important74%24%3%3,415
Not too important85%13%2%2,674
Not at all important87%10%2%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important69%25%3%2%2,596
Somewhat important85%11%2%2%3,415
Not too important91%7%1%1%2,674
Not at all important93%5%2%1%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important58%36%6%2,596
Somewhat important77%17%6%3,415
Not too important87%10%3%2,674
Not at all important90%7%3%3,181
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 who say humans evolved due to natural processes by importance of religion

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important35%61%1%2%2,596
Somewhat important29%68%2%1%3,415
Not too important24%74%1%1%2,674
Not at all important19%78%2%2%3,181
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.