Lifelong Latter-day Saints are much more likely than former members to be married
Demographic composition of lifelong vs. former Latter-day Saint adults (Mormons)
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only. The percentage of lifelong Latter-day Saints who are Asian rounds to 0%.
Note: Statistically significant differences are in bold. White, Black and Asian respondents include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanics are of any race. Those who did not answer are not shown.
Note: Statistically significant differences are in bold. White, Black and Asian respondents include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanics are of any race. Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Lifelong Latter-day Saints are much more likely than former members to be married
Demographic composition of lifelong vs. former Latter-day Saint adults (Mormons)
| Lifelong Latter-day Saints | Former Latter-day Saints | Diff (pct. pts.) | Statistically significant difference | Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 69 | +8 | No | 1 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 15 | -6 | No | 1 |
| Black | 5 | 10 | -5 | No | 1 |
| Asian* | 0 | 3 | -3 | Yes | 1 |
| Other/Multiracial | 7 | 3 | +4 | Yes | 1 |
| Have at least a bachelor’s degree | 41 | 28 | +13 | Yes | 2 |
| Married | 72 | 42 | +30 | Yes | 3 |
| Living with a partner | 2 | 16 | -14 | Yes | 3 |
| Divorced/ Separated | 7 | 17 | -10 | Yes | 3 |
| Widowed | 2 | 3 | -1 | No | 3 |
| Never been married | 16 | 22 | -6 | No | 3 |
| Identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual | 2 | 24 | -22 | Yes | 4 |
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only. The percentage of lifelong Latter-day Saints who are Asian rounds to 0%.
Note: Statistically significant differences are in bold. White, Black and Asian respondents include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanics are of any race. Those who did not answer are not shown.
Note: Statistically significant differences are in bold. White, Black and Asian respondents include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanics are of any race. Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
