DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201427%39%20%14%350
200728%43%17%11%272
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201417%18%31%25%8%1%350
2007< 1%22%36%27%14%1%272
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201448%52%354
200742%58%278
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201491%< 1%1%6%2%349
200789%2%3%5%2%272
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20143%8%89%353
20076%6%87%276
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201423%20%35%21%323
200721%19%43%17%252
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201420%42%27%12%353
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Marital status among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201468%2%7%3%20%353
200772%3%7%4%14%276
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201443%57%352
200753%47%277
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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%354
200794%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201485%14%2%< 1%< 1%354
200785%13%1%1%< 1%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%12%8%< 1%354
200782%14%3%< 1%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201488%7%2%2%< 1%354
200787%9%2%2%< 1%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201476%6%3%15%< 1%354
200768%9%2%20%1%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%11%2%27%1%354
200754%8%3%32%3%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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
201480%10%4%4%1%354
200774%14%8%2%2%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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
201446%27%13%13%< 1%354
200740%21%17%19%3%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201466%3%28%1%2%354
200767%4%27%1%2%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201458%40%2%< 1%354
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201479%7%5%8%1%354
200781%5%3%11%< 1%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201497%2%1%354
200797%1%1%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201462%33%6%354
200759%30%11%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201478%8%14%354
200767%12%21%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201466%26%6%3%354
200760%28%9%3%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201483%15%< 1%2%354
200759%37%2%2%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201466%30%3%1%354
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201423%76%1%354
200722%76%3%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%60%4%2%354
200724%71%3%2%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201421%74%5%354
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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
201455%43%1%2%354
200735%57%3%5%278
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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
20147%36%2%48%7%354
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.