Age distribution among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
23%
38%
23%
17%
547
2007
23%
42%
19%
15%
479
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
14%
17%
30%
28%
11%
1%
547
2007
< 1%
17%
33%
30%
16%
3%
479
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
46%
54%
555
2007
42%
58%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
92%
1%
< 1%
2%
5%
549
2007
92%
2%
< 1%
2%
3%
481
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
25%
19%
36%
21%
501
2007
24%
23%
38%
15%
433
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
25%
41%
23%
11%
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.
Marital status among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
67%
2%
7%
5%
18%
552
2007
72%
2%
9%
5%
12%
486
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
40%
60%
553
2007
50%
50%
488
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 God among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
87%
10%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
555
2007
92%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
84%
12%
3%
1%
< 1%
555
2007
83%
13%
3%
1%
< 1%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
78%
12%
10%
< 1%
555
2007
76%
17%
7%
< 1%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
85%
7%
2%
5%
< 1%
555
2007
83%
9%
3%
4%
< 1%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend prayer group…
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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
2014
72%
7%
3%
18%
< 1%
555
2007
66%
8%
4%
21%
< 1%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
60%
10%
2%
27%
1%
555
2007
56%
8%
3%
31%
2%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
81%
9%
4%
5%
1%
555
2007
72%
11%
9%
5%
2%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
24%
13%
16%
< 1%
555
2007
37%
17%
16%
26%
3%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
68%
3%
22%
4%
3%
555
2007
60%
4%
32%
2%
2%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
77%
7%
3%
12%
1%
555
2007
75%
8%
4%
12%
< 1%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
30%
56%
5%
6%
3%
555
2007
35%
50%
7%
4%
4%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
95%
3%
2%
555
2007
97%
1%
2%
490
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Belief in Hell among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
60%
32%
8%
555
2007
60%
28%
12%
490
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.
Party affiliation among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
74%
10%
16%
555
2007
68%
11%
21%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
26%
6%
3%
555
2007
62%
26%
9%
3%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
79%
17%
2%
2%
555
2007
57%
34%
5%
4%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
67%
29%
3%
2%
555
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Views about abortion among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
24%
74%
2%
555
2007
26%
71%
3%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
34%
58%
5%
3%
555
2007
22%
70%
4%
4%
490
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Views about same-sex marriage among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
23%
71%
6%
555
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Views about environmental regulation among third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
54%
41%
4%
2%
555
2007
36%
55%
4%
4%
490
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 third generation immigrants or higher who are Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are 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
2014
10%
29%
2%
53%
7%
555
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