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Views about human evolution among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who say humans…
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Religious tradition
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
Catholic
33%
27%
5%
28%
7%
290
Evangelical Protestant
14%
25%
2%
54%
6%
196
Mainline Protestant
31%
32%
4%
32%
1%
121
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
67%
12%
5%
14%
2%
275
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.
Age distribution among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
30%
39%
18%
12%
455
Evolved; due to God's design
24%
37%
25%
13%
244
Always existed in present form
20%
38%
27%
16%
270
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
20%
17%
31%
22%
9%
< 1%
455
Evolved; due to God's design
15%
16%
31%
28%
9%
1%
244
Always existed in present form
12%
15%
31%
31%
11%
< 1%
270
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
55%
45%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
49%
51%
249
Always existed in present form
42%
58%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
40%
4%
21%
34%
2%
460
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
11%
11%
42%
4%
244
Always existed in present form
29%
9%
10%
50%
1%
272
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
35%
23%
41%
461
Evolved; due to God's design
36%
20%
44%
243
Always existed in present form
45%
17%
38%
271
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
30%
17%
23%
31%
408
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
14%
25%
28%
221
Always existed in present form
49%
17%
21%
13%
228
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 in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
39%
25%
23%
13%
458
Evolved; due to God's design
34%
35%
20%
11%
244
Always existed in present form
54%
30%
11%
6%
273
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 in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
38%
11%
11%
2%
37%
457
Evolved; due to God's design
47%
11%
13%
3%
27%
248
Always existed in present form
44%
12%
12%
5%
27%
274
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
72%
461
Evolved; due to God's design
30%
70%
247
Always existed in present form
31%
69%
275
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 adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
29%
27%
17%
1%
24%
3%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
69%
26%
3%
1%
1%
< 1%
249
Always existed in present form
71%
17%
6%
3%
3%
< 1%
277
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 adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
25%
29%
22%
23%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
56%
34%
6%
4%
< 1%
249
Always existed in present form
67%
21%
5%
6%
1%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
17%
38%
45%
< 1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
40%
36%
23%
< 1%
249
Always existed in present form
49%
30%
21%
< 1%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
32%
14%
9%
46%
< 1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
64%
18%
5%
12%
1%
249
Always existed in present form
65%
17%
6%
11%
1%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
10%
5%
6%
79%
< 1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
22%
16%
10%
52%
< 1%
249
Always existed in present form
36%
12%
10%
41%
1%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
32%
11%
7%
49%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
44%
9%
6%
40%
2%
249
Always existed in present form
47%
8%
5%
39%
2%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
48%
14%
14%
24%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
62%
18%
10%
11%
< 1%
249
Always existed in present form
67%
11%
6%
14%
2%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
47%
15%
16%
21%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
46%
15%
15%
23%
1%
249
Always existed in present form
45%
13%
17%
21%
3%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
13%
20%
45%
20%
2%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
36%
11%
39%
9%
4%
249
Always existed in present form
42%
7%
42%
8%
1%
277
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
21%
77%
< 1%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
31%
68%
1%
< 1%
249
Always existed in present form
36%
60%
2%
2%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
16%
6%
7%
71%
< 1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
34%
13%
9%
42%
2%
249
Always existed in present form
43%
13%
5%
38%
1%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
12%
17%
< 1%
67%
4%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
23%
42%
2%
26%
8%
249
Always existed in present form
46%
25%
2%
20%
7%
277
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
46%
47%
8%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
81%
13%
7%
249
Always existed in present form
78%
14%
8%
277
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
35%
60%
6%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
63%
30%
7%
249
Always existed in present form
66%
24%
10%
277
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Party affiliation among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
17%
55%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
31%
16%
53%
249
Always existed in present form
30%
22%
48%
277
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Political ideology among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
20%
35%
42%
2%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
29%
38%
29%
4%
249
Always existed in present form
45%
31%
20%
4%
277
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Views about size of government among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
41%
52%
3%
4%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
46%
49%
2%
3%
249
Always existed in present form
39%
53%
4%
4%
277
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
30%
66%
3%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
37%
58%
4%
1%
249
Always existed in present form
44%
50%
3%
3%
277
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Views about abortion among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
75%
21%
4%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
62%
37%
2%
249
Always existed in present form
39%
56%
5%
277
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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Views about human evolution
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
86%
11%
2%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
74%
19%
3%
4%
249
Always existed in present form
54%
37%
5%
4%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Los Angeles metro area who …same-sex marriage
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Views about human evolution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
80%
17%
3%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
74%
21%
5%
249
Always existed in present form
44%
48%
8%
277
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 the Los Angeles metro area by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
70%
1%
1%
463
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
65%
1%
2%
249
Always existed in present form
39%
54%
5%
2%
277
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.