Age distribution among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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2014
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
134
2007
16%
84%
< 1%
< 1%
131
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Gender composition among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
48%
52%
134
2007
51%
49%
131
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
85%
< 1%
1%
12%
2%
133
2007
86%
< 1%
3%
7%
3%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
11%
6%
83%
134
2007
8%
5%
87%
129
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Income distribution among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
7%
19%
45%
28%
125
2007
12%
21%
51%
16%
123
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
16%
35%
34%
16%
134
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Parent of children under 18 among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
86%
14%
133
2007
92%
8%
131
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
86%
9%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
134
2007
93%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
88%
7%
4%
2%
< 1%
134
2007
90%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
85%
8%
6%
< 1%
134
2007
87%
11%
2%
< 1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
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2014
88%
2%
4%
7%
< 1%
134
2007
89%
7%
2%
2%
< 1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
79%
5%
3%
13%
< 1%
134
2007
74%
9%
2%
15%
< 1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
62%
11%
2%
24%
1%
134
2007
54%
11%
2%
32%
1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
77%
12%
5%
5%
1%
134
2007
73%
14%
11%
1%
1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
2014
46%
27%
19%
8%
< 1%
134
2007
37%
16%
23%
22%
2%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
69%
1%
24%
4%
2%
134
2007
67%
2%
28%
1%
3%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
64%
33%
3%
< 1%
134
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
83%
5%
3%
8%
< 1%
134
2007
83%
5%
2%
10%
< 1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
32%
58%
1%
6%
3%
134
2007
34%
53%
7%
1%
5%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
96%
< 1%
4%
134
2007
98%
1%
1%
131
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Belief in Hell among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
64%
29%
8%
134
2007
65%
27%
9%
131
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
75%
10%
15%
134
2007
74%
10%
17%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
62%
30%
8%
< 1%
134
2007
66%
29%
5%
1%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
88%
10%
1%
1%
134
2007
62%
29%
6%
4%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
71%
24%
4%
1%
134
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Views about abortion among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
21%
76%
3%
134
2007
24%
74%
3%
131
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 married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
34%
55%
6%
5%
134
2007
20%
72%
5%
3%
131
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
65%
10%
134
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Views about environmental regulation among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
62%
33%
4%
2%
134
2007
34%
60%
3%
3%
131
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Views about human evolution among Mormons married adults who are generation X
% of Mormons married adults who are generation X 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
9%
24%
2%
60%
6%
134
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