Age distribution among Christians by educational group
% of Christians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
17%
29%
29%
25%
7,985
Some college
22%
33%
28%
17%
6,993
College
15%
39%
30%
17%
5,823
Post-graduate degree
7%
42%
30%
21%
3,649
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
12%
9%
25%
35%
17%
2%
7,985
Some college
15%
13%
27%
33%
11%
1%
6,993
College
6%
16%
32%
35%
10%
1%
5,823
Post-graduate degree
1%
12%
35%
37%
13%
1%
3,649
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
47%
53%
8,085
Some college
43%
57%
7,110
College
45%
55%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
46%
54%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
59%
14%
1%
23%
3%
8,014
Some college
68%
14%
2%
13%
4%
7,021
College
75%
9%
4%
9%
3%
5,886
Post-graduate degree
78%
10%
3%
6%
3%
3,687
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
19%
8%
73%
7,952
Some college
9%
10%
81%
7,049
College
11%
9%
80%
5,931
Post-graduate degree
11%
9%
80%
3,714
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
High school or less
53%
22%
18%
7%
6,820
Some college
32%
24%
31%
13%
6,203
College
13%
17%
36%
33%
5,230
Post-graduate degree
8%
11%
34%
47%
3,319
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
46%
7%
15%
11%
22%
8,052
Some college
50%
6%
14%
7%
23%
7,086
College
64%
5%
10%
4%
17%
5,934
Post-graduate degree
69%
4%
9%
5%
13%
3,731
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
26%
74%
8,065
Some college
31%
69%
7,096
College
35%
65%
5,940
Post-graduate degree
34%
66%
3,719
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 God among Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
High school or less
75%
19%
3%
1%
1%
1%
8,085
Some college
79%
16%
2%
1%
1%
1%
7,110
College
75%
19%
3%
< 1%
1%
1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
72%
21%
4%
1%
1%
1%
3,741
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
70%
24%
5%
2%
1%
8,085
Some college
68%
25%
5%
2%
< 1%
7,110
College
64%
27%
7%
2%
< 1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
65%
25%
8%
2%
1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
46%
34%
19%
1%
8,085
Some college
45%
38%
16%
< 1%
7,110
College
51%
36%
13%
< 1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
53%
35%
12%
< 1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
67%
17%
5%
9%
1%
8,085
Some college
70%
17%
5%
8%
1%
7,110
College
67%
17%
5%
10%
1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
66%
18%
6%
9%
1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
33%
11%
9%
47%
1%
8,085
Some college
31%
11%
10%
47%
1%
7,110
College
31%
10%
10%
48%
1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
29%
11%
10%
49%
< 1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
45%
8%
4%
42%
2%
8,085
Some college
45%
8%
3%
43%
1%
7,110
College
43%
8%
5%
42%
1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
48%
9%
5%
37%
2%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
65%
13%
8%
12%
1%
8,085
Some college
67%
15%
8%
9%
1%
7,110
College
65%
16%
10%
8%
1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
65%
16%
10%
8%
1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
43%
14%
11%
29%
2%
8,085
Some college
45%
17%
13%
24%
1%
7,110
College
46%
18%
14%
21%
1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
49%
18%
16%
16%
1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
43%
6%
43%
6%
2%
8,085
Some college
45%
8%
41%
5%
2%
7,110
College
43%
10%
37%
7%
3%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
41%
12%
34%
9%
3%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
34%
63%
1%
2%
8,085
Some college
41%
57%
2%
1%
7,110
College
44%
54%
1%
1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
41%
57%
2%
< 1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
45%
12%
8%
34%
1%
8,085
Some college
47%
12%
9%
31%
1%
7,110
College
43%
11%
9%
36%
< 1%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
42%
12%
11%
35%
< 1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
49%
27%
3%
15%
6%
8,085
Some college
37%
35%
4%
17%
7%
7,110
College
27%
39%
3%
24%
7%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
20%
40%
3%
29%
8%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
87%
7%
6%
8,085
Some college
87%
7%
6%
7,110
College
82%
11%
7%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
78%
14%
8%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
73%
19%
8%
8,085
Some college
73%
19%
7%
7,110
College
65%
26%
9%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
56%
33%
11%
3,741
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.
Party affiliation among Christians by educational group
% of Christians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
38%
21%
41%
8,085
Some college
46%
15%
39%
7,110
College
53%
11%
36%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
45%
11%
44%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
44%
29%
19%
8%
8,085
Some college
44%
33%
16%
6%
7,110
College
45%
35%
17%
3%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
36%
39%
23%
2%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
45%
48%
3%
4%
8,085
Some college
59%
35%
3%
3%
7,110
College
65%
29%
3%
3%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
60%
35%
3%
2%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
46%
47%
4%
3%
8,085
Some college
51%
43%
4%
1%
7,110
College
53%
41%
4%
2%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
43%
52%
4%
1%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
41%
54%
5%
8,085
Some college
46%
50%
4%
7,110
College
50%
47%
3%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
54%
43%
3%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
50%
42%
4%
4%
8,085
Some college
54%
38%
5%
4%
7,110
College
59%
33%
4%
3%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
64%
28%
4%
3%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
38%
53%
9%
8,085
Some college
44%
48%
8%
7,110
College
51%
43%
6%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
57%
37%
7%
3,741
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 Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say…
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Educational distribution
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
45%
48%
2%
5%
8,085
Some college
43%
52%
3%
2%
7,110
College
39%
56%
2%
2%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
33%
63%
2%
2%
3,741
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 human evolution among Christians by educational group
% of Christians who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
20%
25%
3%
46%
7%
8,085
Some college
18%
32%
3%
44%
4%
7,110
College
26%
31%
4%
35%
4%
5,962
Post-graduate degree
29%
34%
6%
28%
3%
3,741
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.