DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201425%42%22%11%126
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Generational cohort among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%20%33%27%6%< 1%126
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Gender composition among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201448%52%127
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201490%< 1%2%8%1%126
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Immigrant status among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20144%8%88%126
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Income distribution among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201419%22%40%19%120
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Educational distribution among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201423%39%28%10%127
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Marital status among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201476%< 1%5%2%18%127
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Parent of children under 18 among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201447%53%125
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201494%6%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201493%5%1%< 1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201494%5%1%< 1%< 1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201490%2%2%5%< 1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201466%17%< 1%14%3%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201489%8%1%< 1%2%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201479%2%14%2%3%127
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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%29%4%< 1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201487%8%3%2%1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201430%62%6%1%1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201499%< 1%1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201461%32%7%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201486%6%8%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201469%22%6%3%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201485%14%< 1%1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201473%23%3%1%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201413%84%3%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%65%1%4%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201422%73%5%127
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201460%37%1%2%127
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is very important

% of Mormons adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
20141%36%1%54%8%127
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.