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Age distribution among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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At least once a week
22%
39%
22%
16%
462
Seldom/never
20%
42%
23%
15%
114
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
15%
32%
26%
11%
1%
462
Seldom/never
10%
22%
30%
26%
12%
< 1%
114
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
53%
472
Seldom/never
45%
55%
116
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
< 1%
2%
9%
4%
467
Seldom/never
84%
1%
< 1%
6%
9%
113
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Immigrant status among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
6%
86%
469
Seldom/never
5%
9%
85%
113
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
24%
19%
35%
22%
420
Seldom/never
37%
19%
33%
12%
103
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
40%
27%
11%
471
Seldom/never
43%
36%
13%
8%
115
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Marital status among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
2%
5%
5%
20%
470
Seldom/never
60%
7%
12%
5%
16%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
470
Seldom/never
38%
62%
115
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 Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
92%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
472
Seldom/never
68%
21%
7%
< 1%
1%
3%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
95%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
472
Seldom/never
41%
38%
16%
5%
< 1%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
96%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
472
Seldom/never
23%
30%
44%
3%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
96%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
472
Seldom/never
49%
17%
10%
24%
< 1%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
70%
9%
1%
19%
2%
472
Seldom/never
28%
8%
3%
61%
< 1%
116
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
91%
6%
2%
< 1%
1%
472
Seldom/never
53%
15%
7%
24%
< 1%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
53%
27%
10%
10%
< 1%
472
Seldom/never
33%
16%
19%
31%
< 1%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
77%
2%
15%
3%
3%
472
Seldom/never
25%
8%
52%
10%
5%
116
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
64%
33%
3%
< 1%
472
Seldom/never
33%
67%
< 1%
< 1%
116
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Frequency of reading scripture among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
92%
4%
1%
2%
1%
472
Seldom/never
32%
12%
5%
52%
< 1%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
34%
57%
5%
2%
2%
472
Seldom/never
24%
44%
3%
22%
7%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
97%
1%
2%
472
Seldom/never
86%
7%
7%
116
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 by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
30%
8%
472
Seldom/never
57%
32%
11%
116
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 Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
10%
13%
472
Seldom/never
52%
9%
39%
116
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Political ideology among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
24%
6%
3%
472
Seldom/never
45%
33%
19%
3%
116
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Views about size of government among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
17%
< 1%
1%
472
Seldom/never
56%
35%
6%
2%
116
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Views about government aid to the poor among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
69%
26%
3%
1%
472
Seldom/never
48%
46%
4%
2%
116
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Views about abortion among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
79%
1%
472
Seldom/never
48%
47%
5%
116
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Views about homosexuality among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
66%
4%
3%
472
Seldom/never
65%
30%
4%
1%
116
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
76%
6%
472
Seldom/never
45%
49%
6%
116
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Views about environmental regulation among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
57%
36%
4%
3%
472
Seldom/never
37%
59%
3%
1%
116
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Views about human evolution among Mormons by attendance at prayer groups
% of Mormons 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
At least once a week
5%
28%
1%
58%
7%
472
Seldom/never
31%
30%
2%
29%
7%
116
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