Age distribution among Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
29%
30%
27%
14%
140
Some college
23%
38%
31%
8%
201
College
19%
43%
30%
8%
220
Post-graduate degree
6%
55%
30%
9%
114
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
20%
13%
26%
31%
10%
< 1%
140
Some college
16%
15%
30%
33%
5%
< 1%
201
College
4%
27%
31%
33%
5%
< 1%
220
Post-graduate degree
< 1%
21%
40%
34%
5%
< 1%
114
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
53%
47%
142
Some college
44%
56%
201
College
48%
52%
222
Post-graduate degree
44%
56%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
75%
6%
2%
14%
3%
140
Some college
70%
7%
< 1%
18%
4%
198
College
77%
9%
4%
5%
5%
220
Post-graduate degree
75%
7%
7%
6%
5%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
10%
13%
77%
141
Some college
4%
11%
85%
198
College
12%
8%
80%
221
Post-graduate degree
9%
7%
85%
115
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
34%
28%
32%
5%
122
Some college
26%
23%
35%
17%
187
College
15%
15%
36%
34%
205
Post-graduate degree
5%
11%
34%
49%
106
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
52%
7%
9%
4%
28%
142
Some college
60%
4%
15%
3%
19%
201
College
76%
1%
8%
2%
12%
222
Post-graduate degree
78%
1%
6%
3%
11%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
28%
72%
142
Some college
36%
64%
201
College
49%
51%
220
Post-graduate degree
45%
55%
114
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
92%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
142
Some college
93%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
201
College
92%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
222
Post-graduate degree
91%
8%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
85%
12%
1%
2%
< 1%
142
Some college
86%
13%
1%
1%
< 1%
201
College
85%
12%
1%
1%
1%
222
Post-graduate degree
86%
10%
3%
1%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
70%
23%
8%
< 1%
142
Some college
61%
28%
11%
< 1%
201
College
80%
17%
3%
< 1%
222
Post-graduate degree
77%
18%
5%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
82%
12%
< 1%
6%
< 1%
142
Some college
84%
12%
4%
1%
< 1%
201
College
87%
7%
2%
3%
1%
222
Post-graduate degree
82%
14%
2%
1%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
47%
18%
8%
27%
< 1%
142
Some college
51%
10%
12%
27%
< 1%
201
College
53%
17%
12%
18%
< 1%
222
Post-graduate degree
59%
13%
11%
17%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
51%
4%
3%
41%
1%
142
Some college
53%
9%
6%
32%
1%
201
College
49%
5%
5%
39%
2%
222
Post-graduate degree
51%
8%
3%
35%
3%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
74%
12%
6%
6%
1%
142
Some college
79%
12%
6%
3%
< 1%
201
College
79%
14%
5%
3%
< 1%
222
Post-graduate degree
75%
15%
9%
1%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
49%
16%
10%
25%
< 1%
142
Some college
56%
16%
11%
17%
< 1%
201
College
54%
20%
10%
15%
2%
222
Post-graduate degree
46%
23%
21%
9%
1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
74%
5%
21%
< 1%
< 1%
142
Some college
75%
5%
17%
2%
1%
201
College
76%
6%
17%
< 1%
2%
222
Post-graduate degree
75%
5%
14%
4%
2%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
68%
29%
1%
3%
142
Some college
64%
35%
1%
< 1%
201
College
73%
25%
2%
< 1%
222
Post-graduate degree
71%
27%
2%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
69%
9%
6%
16%
1%
142
Some college
71%
16%
7%
7%
< 1%
201
College
77%
10%
1%
11%
< 1%
222
Post-graduate degree
71%
13%
11%
5%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
57%
34%
2%
4%
3%
142
Some college
55%
30%
6%
3%
6%
201
College
55%
39%
2%
4%
1%
222
Post-graduate degree
39%
44%
9%
6%
2%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
85%
3%
12%
142
Some college
83%
9%
7%
201
College
82%
10%
9%
222
Post-graduate degree
78%
10%
12%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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High school or less
90%
3%
7%
142
Some college
82%
8%
11%
201
College
80%
10%
10%
222
Post-graduate degree
81%
9%
10%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
71%
14%
15%
142
Some college
66%
15%
19%
201
College
75%
9%
16%
222
Post-graduate degree
65%
6%
29%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
65%
23%
6%
5%
142
Some college
59%
28%
11%
2%
201
College
69%
24%
6%
1%
222
Post-graduate degree
56%
32%
12%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
73%
21%
3%
3%
142
Some college
81%
15%
3%
1%
201
College
81%
15%
1%
4%
222
Post-graduate degree
75%
23%
1%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
71%
24%
4%
2%
142
Some college
63%
30%
6%
1%
201
College
62%
34%
2%
2%
222
Post-graduate degree
51%
45%
3%
< 1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
16%
82%
2%
142
Some college
24%
74%
2%
201
College
21%
77%
1%
222
Post-graduate degree
29%
69%
1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
32%
61%
3%
5%
142
Some college
33%
59%
4%
5%
201
College
38%
58%
2%
1%
222
Post-graduate degree
38%
59%
2%
1%
117
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Views about same-sex marriage among Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
26%
70%
3%
142
Some college
24%
67%
9%
201
College
24%
71%
5%
222
Post-graduate degree
32%
67%
2%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say…
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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
High school or less
49%
45%
3%
3%
142
Some college
53%
40%
5%
3%
201
College
49%
45%
3%
3%
222
Post-graduate degree
43%
55%
1%
1%
117
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by educational group
% of Nondenominational evangelicals 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
2%
22%
< 1%
73%
3%
142
Some college
3%
24%
1%
68%
4%
201
College
4%
27%
1%
64%
4%
222
Post-graduate degree
7%
26%
2%
60%
4%
117
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.