% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are ages…
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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. Learn More:
age distribution, 18-29,
30-49, 50-64,
65+ % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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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. Learn More:
generational cohort, Older Millennial,
Generation X, Baby Boomer % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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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. Learn More:
gender composition, Men,
Women % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…
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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. Learn More:
racial and ethnic composition, White % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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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. Learn More:
immigrant status, Third generation or higher % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have a household income of…
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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. Learn More:
income distribution, Less than $30,000,
$30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999,
$100,000 or more % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have completed…
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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. Learn More:
educational distribution, High school or less,
Some college, College % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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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. Learn More:
marital status, Married % of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…DemographicInformation
Age distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size 2014
22%
40%
22%
16%
629
2007
25%
42%
18%
15%
543
Generational cohort among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size 2014
14%
17%
31%
27%
10%
1%
629
2007
< 1%
19%
35%
28%
16%
3%
543
Gender composition among members of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey yearMenWomenSample size 2014
46%
54%
641
2007
44%
56%
556
Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size 2014
85%
1%
1%
8%
5%
633
2007
87%
2%
1%
7%
3%
547
Immigrant status among
members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size 2014
7%
6%
87%
635
2007
7%
6%
88%
552
Income distribution
among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size 2014
27%
19%
33%
20%
574
2007
26%
21%
38%
15%
493
Educational distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size 2014
26%
40%
23%
10%
639
Marital status among members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size 2014
66%
3%
7%
5%
18%
638
2007
71%
3%
9%
5%
12%
552
Parent of children under 18 among members of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2014 | 42% | 58% | 638 |
2007 | 50% | 50% | 553 |
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.
Learn More: parent of children under 18, Parents, Non-parents
BeliefsandPractices
Belief in God among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they…
2014 | 87% | 10% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 641 |
2007 | 91% | 8% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: belief in God, Believe in God; absolutely certain
Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say religion is…
2014 | 84% | 12% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | 641 |
2007 | 84% | 13% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: importance of religion in one's life, Very important
Attendance at religious services among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend religious services…
2014 | 77% | 13% | 9% | 1% | 641 |
2007 | 76% | 17% | 7% | < 1% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: attendance at religious services, At least once a week
Frequency of prayer among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who pray…
2014 | 86% | 7% | 3% | 4% | < 1% | 641 |
2007 | 83% | 10% | 3% | 4% | < 1% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: frequency of prayer, At least daily
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend prayer group…
2014 | 71% | 7% | 2% | 19% | < 1% | 641 |
2007 | 65% | 9% | 4% | 22% | < 1% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups, At least once a week, Seldom/never
Frequency of meditation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who meditate…
2014 | 60% | 10% | 1% | 27% | 2% | 641 |
2007 | 56% | 8% | 3% | 31% | 2% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: frequency of meditation, At least once a week, Seldom/never
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
2014 | 82% | 8% | 4% | 5% | 1% | 641 |
2007 | 71% | 12% | 9% | 5% | 2% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing, At least once a week
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
2014 | 49% | 24% | 13% | 14% | < 1% | 641 |
2007 | 40% | 16% | 16% | 26% | 3% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: frequency of feeling wonder about the universe, At least once a week, Once or twice a month
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
2014 | 65% | 3% | 24% | 4% | 3% | 641 |
2007 | 59% | 4% | 33% | 2% | 3% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: sources of guidance on right and wrong, Religion, Common sense
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say…
2014 | 58% | 40% | 2% | < 1% | 641 |
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.
Learn More: belief in absolute standards for right and wrong, There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who read scripture…
2014 | 77% | 8% | 3% | 12% | 1% | 641 |
2007 | 76% | 7% | 4% | 13% | < 1% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: frequency of reading scripture, At least once a week
Interpreting scripture among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say the holy scripture is…
2014 | 32% | 54% | 5% | 6% | 3% | 641 |
2007 | 35% | 50% | 7% | 4% | 4% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: interpreting scripture, Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally
Belief in Heaven among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in heaven
2014 | 95% | 2% | 3% | 641 |
2007 | 96% | 2% | 2% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: belief in Heaven, Believe
Belief in Hell among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in hell
2014 | 62% | 30% | 8% | 641 |
2007 | 60% | 28% | 13% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: belief in Hell, Believe, Don't believe
SocialandPoliticalViews
Party affiliation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…
2014 | 71% | 11% | 18% | 641 |
2007 | 65% | 12% | 22% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: party affiliation, Republican/lean Rep., Democrat/lean Dem.
Political ideology among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
2014 | 61% | 27% | 8% | 3% | 641 |
2007 | 60% | 28% | 9% | 3% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: political ideology, Conservative, Moderate
Views about size of government among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who would rather have…
2014 | 75% | 21% | 2% | 2% | 641 |
2007 | 56% | 36% | 4% | 4% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: views about size of government, Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services
Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say government aid to the poor…
2014 | 65% | 31% | 3% | 1% | 641 |
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.
Learn More: views about government aid to the poor, Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm
Views about abortion among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say abortion should be…
2014 | 26% | 72% | 3% | 641 |
2007 | 26% | 71% | 3% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: views about abortion, Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases
Views about homosexuality among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say homosexuality…
2014 | 36% | 57% | 4% | 3% | 641 |
2007 | 23% | 69% | 5% | 3% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: views about homosexuality, Should be accepted, Should be discouraged
Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …same-sex marriage
2014 | 25% | 69% | 6% | 641 |
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.
Learn More: views about same-sex marriage, Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose
Views about environmental regulation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say…
2014 | 53% | 42% | 3% | 2% | 641 |
2007 | 36% | 54% | 4% | 6% | 556 |
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.
Learn More: views about environmental regulation, Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Views about human evolution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say humans…
2014 | 11% | 30% | 2% | 51% | 7% | 641 |
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.
Learn More: views about human evolution, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form