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Political ideology among adults in Wisconsin by religious group
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
41%
42%
15%
3%
153
Evangelical Protestant
59%
28%
7%
6%
135
Mainline Protestant
42%
40%
14%
4%
126
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
29%
35%
33%
3%
136
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who are ages…
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Political ideology
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
12%
39%
31%
19%
239
Moderate
24%
29%
29%
18%
209
Liberal
34%
31%
22%
12%
120
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Political ideology
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
7%
11%
32%
35%
13%
2%
239
Moderate
18%
11%
24%
33%
12%
1%
209
Liberal
18%
21%
27%
27%
6%
< 1%
120
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Political ideology
Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
57%
43%
247
Moderate
46%
54%
211
Liberal
43%
57%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
89%
6%
1%
2%
3%
244
Moderate
87%
3%
1%
6%
3%
208
Liberal
82%
4%
4%
7%
2%
120
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
3%
4%
92%
246
Moderate
4%
10%
86%
208
Liberal
11%
8%
80%
120
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who have a household income of…
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Political ideology
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Conservative
24%
20%
42%
15%
210
Moderate
36%
18%
32%
14%
183
Liberal
32%
24%
23%
22%
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.
Educational distribution among adults in Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who have completed…
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Political ideology
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
46%
34%
16%
4%
247
Moderate
44%
33%
17%
7%
211
Liberal
21%
32%
25%
22%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Political ideology
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
63%
4%
10%
6%
17%
247
Moderate
51%
4%
16%
3%
26%
210
Liberal
44%
9%
8%
6%
33%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
35%
65%
245
Moderate
24%
76%
210
Liberal
26%
74%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
71%
20%
3%
< 1%
5%
1%
247
Moderate
55%
25%
6%
2%
9%
2%
211
Liberal
28%
27%
12%
< 1%
30%
2%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
56%
29%
9%
5%
1%
247
Moderate
38%
39%
14%
9%
1%
211
Liberal
28%
22%
18%
32%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
36%
37%
27%
< 1%
247
Moderate
24%
45%
30%
1%
211
Liberal
13%
39%
47%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who pray…
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Political ideology
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
60%
17%
4%
18%
1%
247
Moderate
41%
27%
8%
22%
2%
211
Liberal
28%
12%
10%
48%
1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
21%
10%
13%
56%
1%
247
Moderate
11%
6%
7%
74%
3%
211
Liberal
9%
10%
8%
73%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
32%
9%
4%
53%
2%
247
Moderate
25%
7%
8%
60%
< 1%
211
Liberal
29%
9%
10%
51%
1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Political ideology
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
57%
15%
10%
16%
< 1%
247
Moderate
45%
19%
13%
23%
< 1%
211
Liberal
44%
25%
7%
23%
1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
42%
15%
14%
27%
2%
247
Moderate
31%
23%
19%
25%
1%
211
Liberal
43%
22%
14%
20%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Political ideology
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
49%
6%
39%
4%
3%
247
Moderate
20%
8%
59%
9%
3%
211
Liberal
15%
30%
35%
20%
1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
45%
54%
< 1%
1%
247
Moderate
23%
73%
3%
< 1%
211
Liberal
11%
88%
1%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
35%
11%
9%
44%
1%
247
Moderate
20%
13%
9%
57%
< 1%
211
Liberal
11%
7%
6%
76%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
42%
31%
3%
19%
5%
247
Moderate
19%
35%
3%
38%
5%
211
Liberal
12%
19%
1%
66%
3%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
81%
9%
10%
247
Moderate
76%
18%
6%
211
Liberal
43%
49%
8%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who …in hell
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Political ideology
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
71%
20%
9%
247
Moderate
55%
37%
8%
211
Liberal
31%
63%
5%
121
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 adults in Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
68%
15%
17%
247
Moderate
34%
16%
50%
211
Liberal
6%
10%
84%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who would rather have…
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Political ideology
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
82%
16%
1%
1%
247
Moderate
57%
37%
4%
2%
211
Liberal
23%
73%
1%
3%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
73%
23%
2%
2%
247
Moderate
38%
57%
2%
2%
211
Liberal
17%
82%
1%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who say abortion should be…
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Political ideology
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
35%
64%
1%
247
Moderate
59%
36%
5%
211
Liberal
82%
18%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who say homosexuality…
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Political ideology
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
44%
51%
1%
3%
247
Moderate
80%
16%
2%
2%
211
Liberal
88%
11%
1%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
34%
62%
4%
247
Moderate
71%
21%
8%
211
Liberal
86%
14%
< 1%
121
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 Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
59%
37%
2%
2%
247
Moderate
26%
68%
2%
3%
211
Liberal
14%
85%
< 1%
1%
121
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Views about human evolution among adults in Wisconsin by political ideology
% of adults in Wisconsin 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
Conservative
19%
27%
2%
45%
8%
247
Moderate
36%
28%
2%
29%
5%
211
Liberal
68%
19%
< 1%
13%
< 1%
121
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.