DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201419%40%25%16%325
200727%39%20%14%192
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Generational cohort among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%13%34%30%10%1%325
2007< 1%20%32%30%18%< 1%192
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Gender composition among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201450%50%331
200759%41%197
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201488%< 1%1%7%4%325
200786%4%2%6%2%194
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Immigrant status among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20144%8%88%331
20075%6%89%194
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Income distribution among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201422%15%36%27%292
200721%19%42%18%171
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Educational distribution among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201423%43%27%8%331
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Marital status among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201472%1%7%4%16%330
200772%2%8%4%14%195
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201444%56%330
200745%55%197
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

Importance of religion in one's life among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201490%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%331
200791%7%2%< 1%< 1%197
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Attendance at religious services among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201484%13%3%< 1%331
200784%13%3%< 1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201494%5%< 1%1%< 1%331
200785%10%1%4%< 1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%6%2%11%< 1%331
200772%8%4%15%< 1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%8%1%24%2%331
200759%6%2%32%1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201490%6%3%< 1%1%331
200775%12%8%4%1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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%29%13%12%< 1%331
200742%19%14%24%1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201471%3%22%2%3%331
200758%3%33%3%3%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201465%32%3%< 1%331
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201485%7%2%5%1%331
200782%4%2%11%< 1%197
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 who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201433%57%6%1%3%331
200738%51%5%1%5%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201498%< 1%2%331
200797%2%< 1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201464%31%5%331
200758%27%15%197
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201485%8%6%331
200776%10%13%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201478%17%3%1%331
200773%21%5%2%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201490%8%< 1%1%331
200768%26%3%2%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201478%19%3%1%331
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201417%82%2%331
200721%76%3%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%65%3%3%331
200714%81%4%1%197
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201414%79%7%331
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mormons adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
20144%26%1%60%9%331
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.