Income distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who have a household income of…
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Religious tradition
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Catholic
28%
18%
31%
24%
511
Evangelical Protestant
38%
19%
26%
17%
158
Jewish
15%
19%
23%
43%
144
Mainline Protestant
20%
17%
33%
30%
521
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
28%
21%
29%
22%
1,744
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Less than $30,000
42%
30%
16%
12%
753
$30,000-$49,999
39%
36%
16%
9%
610
$50,000-$99,999
25%
40%
25%
10%
1,033
$100,000 or more
21%
42%
27%
10%
983
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Less than $30,000
27%
25%
21%
19%
8%
1%
753
$30,000-$49,999
22%
27%
26%
19%
6%
< 1%
610
$50,000-$99,999
16%
17%
33%
29%
6%
< 1%
1,033
$100,000 or more
17%
10%
36%
31%
4%
1%
983
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Less than $30,000
52%
48%
754
$30,000-$49,999
58%
42%
612
$50,000-$99,999
59%
41%
1,039
$100,000 or more
60%
40%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Less than $30,000
68%
9%
4%
14%
5%
746
$30,000-$49,999
73%
5%
10%
9%
3%
607
$50,000-$99,999
80%
4%
4%
8%
4%
1,031
$100,000 or more
81%
2%
9%
5%
3%
986
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Less than $30,000
13%
14%
73%
740
$30,000-$49,999
11%
13%
76%
606
$50,000-$99,999
10%
11%
79%
1,034
$100,000 or more
12%
13%
75%
991
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Less than $30,000
49%
36%
10%
5%
750
$30,000-$49,999
33%
40%
19%
8%
612
$50,000-$99,999
27%
36%
24%
13%
1,037
$100,000 or more
15%
21%
34%
30%
991
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Less than $30,000
19%
11%
18%
5%
47%
749
$30,000-$49,999
33%
12%
12%
3%
41%
612
$50,000-$99,999
52%
10%
9%
2%
27%
1,038
$100,000 or more
65%
6%
4%
2%
23%
990
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Less than $30,000
23%
77%
751
$30,000-$49,999
20%
80%
611
$50,000-$99,999
28%
72%
1,036
$100,000 or more
33%
67%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
26%
33%
18%
1%
17%
5%
754
$30,000-$49,999
18%
39%
17%
< 1%
22%
4%
612
$50,000-$99,999
18%
37%
20%
< 1%
17%
8%
1,039
$100,000 or more
14%
32%
23%
< 1%
23%
8%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
4%
29%
66%
< 1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
1%
34%
64%
< 1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
2%
33%
65%
< 1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
2%
42%
56%
< 1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
18%
14%
11%
57%
< 1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
13%
8%
9%
70%
< 1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
13%
13%
10%
64%
< 1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
7%
13%
12%
67%
< 1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
2%
3%
3%
91%
< 1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
1%
1%
3%
95%
< 1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
1%
3%
3%
93%
< 1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
1%
1%
3%
95%
< 1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
25%
11%
4%
59%
1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
19%
8%
7%
65%
1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
18%
11%
5%
65%
1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
21%
12%
6%
61%
< 1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
29%
19%
15%
37%
1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
34%
18%
14%
33%
1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
32%
17%
15%
35%
1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
35%
19%
17%
29%
1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
43%
14%
13%
30%
1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
41%
17%
17%
25%
< 1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
39%
19%
16%
26%
< 1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
40%
22%
19%
19%
1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
5%
17%
63%
14%
1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
3%
18%
65%
12%
2%
612
$50,000-$99,999
5%
18%
63%
13%
1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
1%
20%
58%
19%
1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
19%
78%
2%
1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
18%
79%
2%
1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
22%
76%
1%
< 1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
20%
79%
1%
< 1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
7%
6%
7%
80%
< 1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
5%
4%
6%
85%
< 1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
2%
5%
5%
87%
< 1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
2%
2%
6%
90%
< 1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
10%
18%
1%
60%
12%
754
$30,000-$49,999
4%
13%
1%
76%
5%
612
$50,000-$99,999
3%
12%
< 1%
78%
7%
1,039
$100,000 or more
2%
9%
< 1%
85%
5%
992
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
51%
37%
12%
754
$30,000-$49,999
43%
47%
10%
612
$50,000-$99,999
42%
47%
11%
1,039
$100,000 or more
31%
58%
12%
992
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Belief in Hell among adults who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
38%
52%
10%
754
$30,000-$49,999
30%
63%
7%
612
$50,000-$99,999
29%
62%
9%
1,039
$100,000 or more
19%
72%
9%
992
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Party affiliation among adults who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Less than $30,000
23%
25%
52%
754
$30,000-$49,999
30%
15%
54%
612
$50,000-$99,999
34%
13%
53%
1,039
$100,000 or more
33%
11%
56%
992
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Political ideology among adults who say religion is not too important by household income
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
19%
39%
34%
8%
754
$30,000-$49,999
20%
41%
35%
3%
612
$50,000-$99,999
21%
40%
34%
4%
1,039
$100,000 or more
17%
41%
39%
2%
992
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Views about size of government among adults who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
42%
51%
3%
4%
754
$30,000-$49,999
53%
41%
2%
4%
612
$50,000-$99,999
55%
40%
3%
3%
1,039
$100,000 or more
57%
37%
3%
3%
992
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
34%
61%
5%
1%
754
$30,000-$49,999
39%
55%
3%
2%
612
$50,000-$99,999
47%
49%
3%
1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
39%
57%
3%
1%
992
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Views about abortion among adults who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
73%
25%
3%
754
$30,000-$49,999
75%
22%
3%
612
$50,000-$99,999
82%
16%
2%
1,039
$100,000 or more
88%
10%
2%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
80%
15%
3%
2%
754
$30,000-$49,999
83%
12%
2%
3%
612
$50,000-$99,999
87%
10%
1%
2%
1,039
$100,000 or more
90%
8%
1%
1%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Less than $30,000
75%
20%
5%
754
$30,000-$49,999
80%
15%
5%
612
$50,000-$99,999
82%
14%
4%
1,039
$100,000 or more
85%
11%
4%
992
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 who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
34%
62%
1%
3%
754
$30,000-$49,999
28%
68%
1%
2%
612
$50,000-$99,999
28%
70%
1%
1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
26%
72%
2%
1%
992
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 adults who say religion is not too important by household income
% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Less than $30,000
58%
16%
5%
17%
4%
754
$30,000-$49,999
67%
13%
6%
12%
1%
612
$50,000-$99,999
70%
15%
5%
9%
1%
1,039
$100,000 or more
78%
11%
3%
6%
2%
992
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.