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Views about human evolution among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Philadelphia 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
31%
32%
5%
26%
5%
203
Mainline Protestant
26%
37%
9%
21%
7%
131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
72%
10%
1%
15%
2%
151
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
36%
25%
12%
276
Evolved; due to God's design
23%
26%
33%
18%
181
Always existed in present form
19%
36%
22%
23%
191
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia 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%
16%
28%
27%
9%
< 1%
276
Evolved; due to God's design
17%
9%
22%
38%
12%
1%
181
Always existed in present form
11%
11%
33%
29%
13%
3%
191
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
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Men
Women
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
58%
42%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
42%
58%
184
Always existed in present form
44%
56%
196
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
77%
11%
4%
3%
5%
274
Evolved; due to God's design
65%
18%
3%
11%
2%
182
Always existed in present form
51%
34%
2%
8%
5%
192
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
9%
10%
81%
277
Evolved; due to God's design
8%
18%
74%
182
Always existed in present form
12%
6%
82%
192
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 Philadelphia 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
21%
13%
34%
32%
241
Evolved; due to God's design
33%
22%
26%
19%
166
Always existed in present form
38%
25%
23%
14%
176
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia 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
28%
28%
25%
20%
278
Evolved; due to God's design
39%
29%
15%
17%
184
Always existed in present form
52%
27%
9%
11%
195
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 Philadelphia 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
48%
6%
8%
4%
33%
278
Evolved; due to God's design
38%
4%
18%
12%
27%
184
Always existed in present form
41%
9%
10%
8%
32%
195
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
27%
73%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
25%
75%
184
Always existed in present form
28%
72%
195
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia 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
24%
25%
14%
< 1%
32%
5%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
69%
22%
1%
< 1%
5%
2%
184
Always existed in present form
85%
13%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
196
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
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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
14%
25%
32%
30%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
54%
33%
3%
10%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
72%
24%
2%
2%
< 1%
196
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 Philadelphia 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
12%
29%
58%
1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
36%
41%
23%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
51%
33%
16%
< 1%
196
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
27%
12%
7%
54%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
58%
18%
7%
17%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
72%
17%
3%
8%
< 1%
196
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 Philadelphia 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
8%
3%
6%
83%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
17%
7%
14%
62%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
34%
8%
13%
45%
1%
196
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 Philadelphia 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
28%
7%
6%
59%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
44%
8%
5%
43%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
46%
4%
10%
39%
1%
196
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 Philadelphia 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
40%
12%
16%
31%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
59%
17%
8%
14%
2%
184
Always existed in present form
67%
13%
8%
7%
4%
196
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 Philadelphia 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
41%
20%
14%
26%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
45%
20%
11%
23%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
42%
21%
12%
23%
2%
196
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia 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
7%
15%
57%
21%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
27%
17%
40%
14%
2%
184
Always existed in present form
49%
3%
38%
9%
1%
196
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 the Philadelphia 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
31%
68%
< 1%
1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
38%
60%
< 1%
2%
184
Always existed in present form
36%
64%
< 1%
< 1%
196
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 Philadelphia 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%
6%
6%
78%
< 1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
31%
12%
14%
44%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
45%
10%
5%
39%
1%
196
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Philadelphia 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
4%
12%
1%
78%
6%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
21%
45%
1%
29%
4%
184
Always existed in present form
43%
33%
3%
11%
10%
196
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
40%
53%
7%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
81%
15%
4%
184
Always existed in present form
87%
8%
5%
196
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
26%
69%
5%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
56%
36%
8%
184
Always existed in present form
69%
21%
10%
196
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Party affiliation among adults in the Philadelphia 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
23%
14%
64%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
11%
57%
184
Always existed in present form
31%
12%
56%
196
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Political ideology among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
16%
40%
40%
3%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
27%
46%
24%
3%
184
Always existed in present form
37%
30%
23%
10%
196
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Views about size of government among adults in the Philadelphia 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
52%
42%
2%
4%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
48%
46%
< 1%
5%
184
Always existed in present form
46%
50%
2%
2%
196
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Philadelphia 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
35%
62%
2%
1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
40%
58%
< 1%
2%
184
Always existed in present form
40%
55%
2%
3%
196
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Views about abortion among adults in the Philadelphia 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
83%
14%
2%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
65%
31%
4%
184
Always existed in present form
44%
53%
3%
196
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
93%
5%
< 1%
1%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
75%
20%
3%
1%
184
Always existed in present form
55%
36%
7%
2%
196
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia 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
85%
12%
3%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
67%
25%
9%
184
Always existed in present form
42%
51%
7%
196
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 Philadelphia metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say…
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Views about human evolution
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
24%
73%
1%
2%
279
Evolved; due to God's design
27%
72%
2%
< 1%
184
Always existed in present form
43%
52%
3%
2%
196
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.