Age distribution among Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
27%
39%
19%
15%
298
2007
26%
40%
19%
15%
206
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
19%
16%
31%
24%
9%
< 1%
298
2007
< 1%
17%
36%
28%
16%
2%
206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
91%
1%
< 1%
3%
4%
300
2007
92%
2%
< 1%
3%
4%
207
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
23%
18%
39%
20%
280
2007
23%
24%
35%
19%
190
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
26%
37%
23%
14%
303
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 Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
67%
2%
5%
2%
24%
301
2007
79%
1%
9%
1%
11%
211
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
38%
62%
302
2007
51%
49%
211
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
83%
14%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
303
2007
91%
8%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
83%
13%
4%
1%
< 1%
303
2007
82%
13%
3%
2%
< 1%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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%
14%
8%
< 1%
303
2007
75%
15%
9%
< 1%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
84%
9%
2%
6%
< 1%
303
2007
81%
8%
4%
6%
1%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
73%
7%
2%
17%
< 1%
303
2007
66%
8%
4%
21%
< 1%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
65%
7%
3%
23%
2%
303
2007
59%
6%
2%
31%
2%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
79%
10%
4%
6%
1%
303
2007
69%
13%
9%
6%
3%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
50%
25%
12%
13%
< 1%
303
2007
37%
20%
18%
23%
3%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
64%
4%
25%
3%
3%
303
2007
58%
3%
34%
3%
3%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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%
37%
2%
< 1%
303
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
78%
7%
3%
10%
1%
303
2007
75%
8%
3%
14%
< 1%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
25%
60%
6%
7%
3%
303
2007
36%
48%
7%
5%
4%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
95%
2%
3%
303
2007
95%
3%
3%
212
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Belief in Hell among Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
30%
10%
303
2007
59%
31%
10%
212
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
77%
9%
14%
303
2007
72%
8%
20%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
25%
7%
3%
303
2007
68%
24%
7%
2%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
81%
17%
1%
1%
303
2007
65%
25%
7%
3%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
69%
26%
3%
3%
303
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
23%
75%
2%
303
2007
25%
70%
5%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
28%
66%
3%
3%
303
2007
15%
75%
6%
4%
212
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 men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
76%
7%
303
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Views about environmental regulation among Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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
60%
34%
4%
2%
303
2007
49%
43%
5%
3%
212
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Views about human evolution among Mormons men who are third generation or higher
% of Mormons men who are third generation or higher 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%
31%
3%
50%
8%
303
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