DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%41%24%15%317
200727%36%22%16%178
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%14%35%29%9%1%317
2007< 1%19%31%30%20%< 1%178
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201449%51%323
200760%40%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201489%< 1%1%6%4%317
200787%5%1%6%2%179
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20144%8%88%323
20074%6%90%178
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201422%15%36%27%286
200720%19%44%17%158
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201421%43%28%8%323
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201473%1%6%3%16%322
200775%1%8%4%12%181
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201445%55%322
200748%52%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201496%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%323
200795%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201492%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%323
200794%4%2%< 1%< 1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201488%11%1%< 1%323
200789%8%3%< 1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201483%7%2%8%< 1%323
200778%8%5%8%< 1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%8%1%23%2%323
200764%5%2%28%2%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201491%5%2%< 1%1%323
200784%8%4%2%1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%28%13%11%< 1%323
200746%19%15%18%1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201471%3%21%2%4%323
200763%3%28%3%2%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201467%31%3%< 1%323
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201489%7%1%2%1%323
200790%6%< 1%4%< 1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201433%58%5%1%3%323
200735%56%5%1%2%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201498%< 1%2%323
200798%1%1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201464%31%5%323
200763%26%11%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201487%7%6%323
200779%9%12%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201479%18%2%1%323
200774%19%4%2%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201490%9%< 1%1%323
200772%23%2%2%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201478%19%2%< 1%323
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201417%81%1%323
200719%80%2%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%66%4%3%323
200713%84%2%1%182
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201414%80%6%323
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 Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray at least daily who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
20145%25%1%60%9%323
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.