Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201437%27%3%30%4%1,326
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.

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Views about human evolution among adults in Illinois by religious group

% of adults in Illinois who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic32%35%3%26%4%356
Evangelical Protestant14%26%2%52%6%272
Mainline Protestant38%26%4%27%5%241
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")62%17%4%16%1%256
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%37%20%12%479
Evolved; due to God's design19%38%28%16%342
Always existed in present form15%33%31%21%379
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes22%18%28%24%7%< 1%479
Evolved; due to God's design14%12%30%32%11%1%342
Always existed in present form10%9%29%35%15%2%379
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes54%46%488
Evolved; due to God's design46%54%349
Always existed in present form44%56%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes68%8%6%15%3%485
Evolved; due to God's design66%15%1%14%4%343
Always existed in present form64%19%2%13%2%381
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%15%69%481
Evolved; due to God's design14%11%75%346
Always existed in present form9%10%81%385
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who have a household income of…

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%18%29%27%426
Evolved; due to God's design33%21%27%19%300
Always existed in present form40%21%28%12%333
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Educational distribution among adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%33%24%16%486
Evolved; due to God's design39%32%18%11%346
Always existed in present form49%31%12%7%386
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes42%9%8%4%37%484
Evolved; due to God's design48%6%11%5%30%347
Always existed in present form50%6%14%8%22%385
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%76%488
Evolved; due to God's design29%71%348
Always existed in present form26%74%388
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say they…

Views about human evolutionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes35%29%10%< 1%22%4%488
Evolved; due to God's design75%18%3%1%1%2%349
Always existed in present form80%15%3%< 1%< 1%1%389
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%29%22%22%< 1%488
Evolved; due to God's design58%29%9%3%< 1%349
Always existed in present form70%21%6%2%< 1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who attend religious services…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes17%38%45%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design38%35%27%< 1%349
Always existed in present form49%28%22%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%19%9%47%< 1%488
Evolved; due to God's design60%23%7%10%< 1%349
Always existed in present form72%14%5%8%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who attend prayer group…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes7%4%5%84%< 1%488
Evolved; due to God's design23%10%8%59%< 1%349
Always existed in present form31%15%12%42%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who meditate…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes30%7%4%58%< 1%488
Evolved; due to God's design49%8%5%38%< 1%349
Always existed in present form47%7%6%37%2%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%17%11%29%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design58%16%10%14%2%349
Always existed in present form66%14%6%13%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%16%14%23%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design47%16%16%20%1%349
Always existed in present form42%14%13%29%3%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about human evolutionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes9%18%54%18%2%488
Evolved; due to God's design33%12%46%8%1%349
Always existed in present form48%6%37%7%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say…

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%78%1%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design30%68%1%1%349
Always existed in present form43%56%1%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who read scripture…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%6%8%71%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design31%14%12%41%3%349
Always existed in present form46%14%10%29%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say the holy scripture is…

Views about human evolutionWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%22%< 1%62%5%488
Evolved; due to God's design25%42%2%21%9%349
Always existed in present form44%34%4%14%4%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes49%42%9%488
Evolved; due to God's design85%8%7%349
Always existed in present form86%8%6%389
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 adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes34%57%10%488
Evolved; due to God's design66%25%9%349
Always existed in present form76%16%7%389
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%20%59%488
Evolved; due to God's design36%18%46%349
Always existed in present form44%18%38%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%34%41%5%488
Evolved; due to God's design31%40%24%5%349
Always existed in present form45%34%15%6%389
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 adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%47%5%4%488
Evolved; due to God's design53%43%1%3%349
Always existed in present form57%40%2%1%389
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 adults in Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say government aid to the poor…

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes32%62%3%2%488
Evolved; due to God's design46%48%4%3%349
Always existed in present form51%47%2%1%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes74%24%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design51%46%3%349
Always existed in present form40%57%3%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes84%13%2%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design64%28%5%4%349
Always existed in present form44%47%5%4%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes79%17%4%488
Evolved; due to God's design58%33%9%349
Always existed in present form37%53%10%389
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 Illinois by views about human evolution

% of adults in Illinois who say…

Views about human evolutionStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%69%1%1%488
Evolved; due to God's design37%60%2%1%349
Always existed in present form49%46%2%2%389
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.