Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201439%24%5%27%5%1,786
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Views about human evolution among adults in the New York City metro area by religious group

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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
Catholic30%30%7%27%6%602
Evangelical Protestant9%28%4%52%7%139
Historically Black Protestant10%26%3%55%5%116
Jewish48%16%2%28%6%218
Mainline Protestant28%31%8%28%4%162
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")68%12%6%10%4%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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%40%22%14%727
Evolved; due to God's design23%35%29%13%403
Always existed in present form18%33%29%20%425
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Generational cohort among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%19%30%26%8%2%727
Evolved; due to God's design12%18%28%33%8%< 1%403
Always existed in present form9%14%28%32%13%4%425
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Gender composition among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes53%47%746
Evolved; due to God's design47%53%413
Always existed in present form42%58%436
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes61%10%10%17%2%734
Evolved; due to God's design49%17%8%25%1%401
Always existed in present form37%26%10%25%2%427
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%18%56%738
Evolved; due to God's design32%19%49%407
Always existed in present form41%18%40%421
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Income distribution among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes23%15%29%33%654
Evolved; due to God's design32%20%27%21%360
Always existed in present form48%15%21%16%347
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Educational distribution among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%23%23%23%746
Evolved; due to God's design38%32%18%12%411
Always existed in present form51%26%14%9%434
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Marital status among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes42%11%9%3%34%744
Evolved; due to God's design44%9%11%5%31%411
Always existed in present form41%4%16%9%30%431
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%72%745
Evolved; due to God's design29%71%411
Always existed in present form26%74%433
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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%24%11%2%24%5%746
Evolved; due to God's design69%24%4%< 1%1%1%413
Always existed in present form77%16%4%< 1%2%1%436
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes22%34%18%25%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design58%30%8%4%< 1%413
Always existed in present form74%17%5%4%< 1%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes13%38%49%< 1%746
Evolved; due to God's design40%36%23%< 1%413
Always existed in present form51%31%19%< 1%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%12%7%50%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design63%18%7%13%< 1%413
Always existed in present form73%13%4%10%< 1%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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%5%7%81%< 1%746
Evolved; due to God's design23%10%10%56%1%413
Always existed in present form35%11%9%44%1%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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%9%8%52%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design43%9%4%43%< 1%413
Always existed in present form50%9%4%34%4%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes42%16%13%26%2%746
Evolved; due to God's design61%16%9%13%< 1%413
Always existed in present form67%15%6%10%1%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes42%18%14%25%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design53%14%14%19%1%413
Always existed in present form48%12%12%26%1%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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%56%14%2%746
Evolved; due to God's design29%14%48%7%2%413
Always existed in present form45%11%34%7%2%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes16%83%1%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design30%68%1%1%413
Always existed in present form30%67%1%2%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes12%7%9%72%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design30%13%12%44%< 1%413
Always existed in present form50%10%7%32%1%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes10%14%1%69%6%746
Evolved; due to God's design25%36%2%29%7%413
Always existed in present form48%26%6%15%5%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes46%49%5%746
Evolved; due to God's design83%13%4%413
Always existed in present form86%9%4%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%64%8%746
Evolved; due to God's design62%31%8%413
Always existed in present form70%24%6%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%14%65%746
Evolved; due to God's design28%19%53%413
Always existed in present form33%17%50%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%38%44%4%746
Evolved; due to God's design32%37%27%4%413
Always existed in present form40%32%21%7%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%58%3%3%746
Evolved; due to God's design38%55%4%3%413
Always existed in present form34%60%2%3%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes31%64%4%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design39%57%4%1%413
Always existed in present form40%54%3%2%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes81%17%2%746
Evolved; due to God's design58%38%4%413
Always existed in present form48%48%4%436
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 the New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes88%9%2%1%746
Evolved; due to God's design72%23%2%3%413
Always existed in present form54%39%4%3%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes81%14%4%746
Evolved; due to God's design56%35%8%413
Always existed in present form42%49%9%436
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 New York City metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the New York City metro area 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 processes21%75%2%3%746
Evolved; due to God's design31%66%2%1%413
Always existed in present form38%56%3%3%436
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.