DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201423%39%23%16%403
200726%44%18%12%328
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201415%17%30%27%11%1%403
2007< 1%18%37%28%15%2%328
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201444%56%413
200742%58%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201489%1%< 1%6%3%408
200792%1%1%5%2%328
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%5%89%409
20075%4%91%329
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%19%36%22%368
200722%22%40%17%296
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201423%40%25%12%411
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201473%1%5%4%17%411
200780%1%5%3%10%330
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201443%57%411
200755%45%330
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important 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
201495%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%413
200797%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201494%5%1%< 1%413
200791%5%4%< 1%332
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 Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201496%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%413
200795%2%< 1%2%< 1%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201487%6%1%6%< 1%413
200779%7%2%11%1%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201468%7%1%22%1%413
200764%8%2%25%2%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important 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
201492%5%2%1%< 1%413
200780%11%5%2%2%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important 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
201451%26%12%11%< 1%413
200742%18%17%20%3%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important 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%30%2%< 1%413
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201492%6%< 1%2%< 1%413
200789%6%2%3%< 1%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important 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
201438%55%6%< 1%1%413
200736%58%6%< 1%1%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201498%1%1%413
200798%1%1%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201465%28%7%413
200765%25%10%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201481%8%11%413
200777%9%14%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201469%26%3%2%413
200772%22%4%2%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201483%15%< 1%1%413
200762%30%4%4%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%25%4%2%413
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201415%83%1%413
200714%85%1%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%66%4%3%413
200714%81%3%2%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201415%80%5%413
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 Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201456%39%4%2%413
200736%54%5%6%332
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important

% of Mormons who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is very important 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
20144%26%< 1%61%8%413
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.