Age distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Third generation or higher
23%
38%
23%
17%
547
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Generational cohort among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Third generation or higher
14%
17%
30%
28%
11%
1%
547
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Third generation or higher
46%
54%
555
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Third generation or higher
92%
1%
< 1%
2%
5%
549
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Income distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Third generation or higher
25%
19%
36%
21%
501
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Third generation or higher
25%
41%
23%
11%
555
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Marital status among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Third generation or higher
67%
2%
7%
5%
18%
552
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Third generation or higher
40%
60%
553
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Belief in God among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Third generation or higher
87%
10%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
84%
12%
3%
1%
< 1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
78%
12%
10%
< 1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
85%
7%
2%
5%
< 1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
72%
7%
3%
18%
< 1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
60%
10%
2%
27%
1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
81%
9%
4%
5%
1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
47%
24%
13%
16%
< 1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
68%
3%
22%
4%
3%
555
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
60%
38%
2%
< 1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
77%
7%
3%
12%
1%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
30%
56%
5%
6%
3%
555
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
95%
3%
2%
555
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Belief in Hell among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
60%
32%
8%
555
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Party affiliation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Third generation or higher
74%
10%
16%
555
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Political ideology among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
65%
26%
6%
3%
555
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Views about size of government among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
79%
17%
2%
2%
555
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
67%
29%
3%
2%
555
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Views about abortion among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say abortion should be…
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Immigrant status
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
24%
74%
2%
555
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
34%
58%
5%
3%
555
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
23%
71%
6%
555
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
54%
41%
4%
2%
555
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Views about human evolution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by immigrant status
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Third generation or higher
10%
29%
2%
53%
7%
555
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