DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%39%26%16%316
200726%40%20%15%177
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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%15%31%30%10%1%316
2007< 1%18%31%33%17%< 1%177
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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201451%49%321
200757%43%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.

Immigrant status among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20141%6%92%321
20071%5%93%180
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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201417%14%40%28%286
200721%20%43%16%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201423%41%28%8%321
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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201474%1%7%4%14%320
200773%1%8%5%13%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201443%57%321
200747%53%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white 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
201492%7%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%321
200793%6%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201488%10%3%< 1%< 1%321
200788%8%3%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201483%12%5%< 1%321
200782%13%5%< 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 prayer among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

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

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201491%5%1%4%< 1%321
200784%8%2%6%< 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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201478%7%2%13%< 1%321
200771%6%5%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.

Frequency of meditation among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%10%1%24%2%321
200759%6%3%31%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 spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white 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
201486%7%3%3%1%321
200772%10%9%7%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 wonder about the universe among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white 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
201445%27%15%13%< 1%321
200738%20%15%26%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 identify as white

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

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201471%4%22%1%2%321
200761%2%32%1%3%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 identify as white

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

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201466%32%3%< 1%321
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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%7%1%8%1%321
200782%6%2%11%< 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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white 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
201430%57%6%4%3%321
200736%48%7%3%7%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201496%1%2%321
200797%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.

Belief in Hell among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201463%31%5%321
200760%24%17%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 identify as white

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

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201490%6%4%321
200780%10%10%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201479%17%3%1%321
200775%20%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.

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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201495%4%< 1%1%321
200771%23%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 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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201481%16%3%1%321
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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201416%82%2%321
200721%77%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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%65%3%3%321
200713%83%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 same-sex marriage among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201414%79%6%321
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 identify as white

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as white 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%27%1%59%9%321
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.