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Views about human evolution among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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%
35%
1%
30%
3%
163
Evangelical Protestant
12%
36%
2%
50%
1%
113
Historically Black Protestant
23%
35%
3%
36%
3%
112
Mainline Protestant
30%
36%
7%
24%
3%
153
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
67%
14%
4%
10%
5%
232
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 Washington, DC 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
23%
45%
23%
9%
383
Evolved; due to God's design
25%
35%
28%
12%
247
Always existed in present form
20%
40%
25%
14%
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
11%
23%
34%
25%
7%
< 1%
383
Evolved; due to God's design
11%
22%
27%
33%
7%
< 1%
247
Always existed in present form
11%
15%
34%
31%
9%
< 1%
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
48%
52%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
51%
49%
251
Always existed in present form
45%
55%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
65%
14%
7%
9%
5%
388
Evolved; due to God's design
51%
24%
6%
13%
6%
247
Always existed in present form
32%
40%
7%
17%
4%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
24%
11%
65%
385
Evolved; due to God's design
20%
9%
71%
247
Always existed in present form
32%
7%
60%
201
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
17%
11%
28%
44%
362
Evolved; due to God's design
20%
15%
37%
28%
229
Always existed in present form
32%
25%
23%
21%
175
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
21%
20%
25%
34%
389
Evolved; due to God's design
34%
23%
24%
20%
251
Always existed in present form
36%
33%
21%
10%
202
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 Washington, DC 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
41%
10%
15%
4%
30%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
49%
9%
6%
7%
29%
251
Always existed in present form
44%
6%
19%
6%
26%
200
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
29%
71%
390
Evolved; due to God's design
29%
71%
251
Always existed in present form
34%
66%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
28%
25%
9%
< 1%
28%
9%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
74%
21%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
251
Always existed in present form
86%
10%
1%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
202
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 Washington, DC 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
20%
24%
25%
31%
< 1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
64%
30%
4%
2%
< 1%
251
Always existed in present form
77%
17%
3%
2%
< 1%
202
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 Washington, DC 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
10%
34%
56%
< 1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
40%
41%
19%
< 1%
251
Always existed in present form
59%
27%
13%
1%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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
23%
18%
6%
52%
1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
61%
24%
4%
11%
< 1%
251
Always existed in present form
67%
22%
3%
7%
1%
202
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 Washington, DC 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
9%
4%
7%
79%
< 1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
27%
10%
9%
53%
1%
251
Always existed in present form
35%
16%
6%
43%
< 1%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
32%
14%
6%
48%
1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
41%
12%
5%
42%
< 1%
251
Always existed in present form
48%
18%
5%
28%
1%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
40%
18%
16%
25%
1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
66%
14%
12%
7%
1%
251
Always existed in present form
67%
18%
10%
4%
< 1%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
46%
19%
17%
17%
1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
44%
25%
17%
14%
< 1%
251
Always existed in present form
47%
14%
10%
28%
1%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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%
17%
47%
24%
5%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
41%
13%
38%
6%
2%
251
Always existed in present form
60%
5%
28%
7%
1%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
17%
82%
< 1%
< 1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
36%
62%
2%
< 1%
251
Always existed in present form
42%
57%
< 1%
< 1%
202
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 Washington, DC 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
13%
8%
6%
73%
< 1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
38%
15%
3%
43%
1%
251
Always existed in present form
48%
13%
8%
30%
< 1%
202
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
9%
13%
2%
71%
5%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
22%
38%
5%
25%
10%
251
Always existed in present form
49%
29%
2%
13%
7%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
42%
53%
5%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
87%
6%
7%
251
Always existed in present form
84%
12%
4%
202
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
29%
68%
4%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
66%
25%
9%
251
Always existed in present form
76%
22%
2%
202
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Party affiliation among adults in the Washington, DC 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
22%
12%
67%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
34%
14%
52%
251
Always existed in present form
31%
18%
51%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
38%
43%
5%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
29%
45%
21%
5%
251
Always existed in present form
36%
33%
20%
11%
202
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Views about size of government among adults in the Washington, DC 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
35%
60%
3%
3%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
53%
44%
2%
1%
251
Always existed in present form
38%
57%
1%
4%
202
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Washington, DC 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
22%
74%
3%
1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
41%
55%
3%
1%
251
Always existed in present form
45%
45%
6%
4%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults in the Washington, DC 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%
13%
3%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
66%
31%
2%
251
Always existed in present form
51%
47%
2%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say homosexuality…
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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
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
70%
26%
1%
2%
251
Always existed in present form
53%
38%
6%
2%
202
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 Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Washington, DC 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%
11%
4%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
59%
36%
5%
251
Always existed in present form
39%
54%
7%
202
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 Washington, DC 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
17%
79%
2%
1%
391
Evolved; due to God's design
29%
66%
1%
4%
251
Always existed in present form
38%
58%
2%
1%
202
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.