DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201427%42%21%10%139
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201415%20%34%27%4%< 1%139
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Gender composition among Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%141
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201499%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%139
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20142%4%94%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201420%44%26%10%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201481%2%2%1%14%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201453%47%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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
201490%9%1%< 1%< 1%1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201489%9%2%< 1%< 1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%11%7%< 1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201487%5%3%5%1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201477%6%1%15%1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201465%7%< 1%26%2%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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
201479%11%3%5%2%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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
201444%31%13%11%1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201470%4%23%1%3%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201472%25%3%< 1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201483%5%< 1%11%1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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
201425%61%9%3%2%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201496%2%2%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201460%31%9%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201483%12%5%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201465%27%2%6%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201492%7%1%< 1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201420%80%< 1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%61%6%4%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201417%76%7%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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
201465%28%6%1%141
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 with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good

% of Mormons adults with a household income of $50,000-$99,999 who say government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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
20148%29%1%57%6%141
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.