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Views about human evolution among adults in the Dallas metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say humans…
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Religious tradition
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Evangelical Protestant
10%
31%
3%
53%
4%
248
Mainline Protestant
19%
41%
3%
31%
6%
110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
62%
13%
3%
17%
4%
103
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
25%
41%
26%
9%
165
Evolved; due to God's design
22%
42%
26%
10%
180
Always existed in present form
24%
42%
21%
14%
241
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
16%
20%
30%
28%
6%
< 1%
165
Evolved; due to God's design
13%
18%
33%
30%
6%
< 1%
180
Always existed in present form
13%
15%
38%
24%
9%
2%
241
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
60%
40%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
48%
52%
186
Always existed in present form
44%
56%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
64%
9%
1%
22%
4%
166
Evolved; due to God's design
55%
16%
3%
18%
8%
183
Always existed in present form
49%
17%
3%
27%
3%
245
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
20%
6%
74%
166
Evolved; due to God's design
13%
13%
74%
184
Always existed in present form
22%
10%
69%
247
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
36%
20%
23%
21%
159
Evolved; due to God's design
25%
23%
30%
21%
170
Always existed in present form
40%
20%
23%
17%
215
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
41%
24%
21%
14%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
28%
38%
25%
10%
186
Always existed in present form
46%
32%
15%
7%
247
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
33%
12%
21%
6%
29%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
55%
11%
12%
4%
18%
185
Always existed in present form
46%
8%
14%
6%
26%
247
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
40%
60%
166
Evolved; due to God's design
36%
64%
185
Always existed in present form
37%
63%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
32%
32%
9%
1%
21%
4%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
83%
15%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
85%
11%
< 1%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
32%
18%
22%
< 1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
72%
23%
3%
2%
1%
186
Always existed in present form
79%
18%
2%
2%
< 1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
20%
26%
53%
1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
41%
46%
13%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
58%
32%
10%
< 1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
32%
14%
7%
47%
< 1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
77%
13%
3%
8%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
75%
13%
5%
6%
1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
5%
5%
76%
< 1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
27%
20%
8%
45%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
48%
13%
8%
31%
< 1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
29%
11%
6%
54%
1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
50%
9%
4%
36%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
50%
6%
2%
40%
3%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
42%
14%
13%
29%
1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
67%
13%
13%
7%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
75%
12%
7%
6%
< 1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
52%
16%
10%
21%
1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
54%
14%
15%
17%
1%
186
Always existed in present form
45%
15%
15%
24%
2%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
18%
14%
50%
17%
1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
45%
9%
39%
4%
3%
186
Always existed in present form
60%
5%
29%
6%
1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
26%
72%
1%
1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
31%
67%
1%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
49%
50%
1%
< 1%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
7%
13%
65%
1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
44%
12%
11%
31%
2%
186
Always existed in present form
59%
16%
8%
16%
< 1%
248
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
15%
20%
< 1%
59%
6%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
36%
37%
2%
21%
4%
186
Always existed in present form
57%
26%
2%
10%
5%
248
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
51%
42%
7%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
87%
8%
5%
186
Always existed in present form
82%
8%
10%
248
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
37%
57%
6%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
71%
24%
5%
186
Always existed in present form
75%
18%
7%
248
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 the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
17%
55%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
43%
16%
41%
186
Always existed in present form
50%
17%
33%
248
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Political ideology among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
26%
36%
35%
4%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
36%
42%
20%
3%
186
Always existed in present form
54%
31%
13%
2%
248
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Views about size of government among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
42%
52%
3%
2%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
49%
46%
2%
2%
186
Always existed in present form
60%
35%
1%
3%
248
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
40%
57%
1%
2%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
46%
49%
2%
2%
186
Always existed in present form
56%
38%
3%
3%
248
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Views about abortion among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
72%
23%
5%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
55%
41%
4%
186
Always existed in present form
31%
66%
3%
248
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
79%
16%
2%
3%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
65%
30%
2%
3%
186
Always existed in present form
43%
50%
2%
5%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who …same-sex marriage
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Views about human evolution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
74%
22%
4%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
51%
41%
8%
186
Always existed in present form
30%
61%
10%
248
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Dallas metro area by views about human evolution
% of adults in the Dallas metro area who say…
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Views about human evolution
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
70%
2%
< 1%
167
Evolved; due to God's design
27%
69%
3%
< 1%
186
Always existed in present form
45%
51%
2%
1%
248
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.