Statewide, Mormons account for nearly 62% of Utahs 3.1 million residents. That number is also inching down as the states healthy job market attracts non-Mormon newcomers from other places. The ongoing demographic shift could have widespread effects, including at the Utah Legislature, where most lawmakers are Mormon.

What percentage of Utah is Mormon in 2020?

Utah, which has the highest Mormon population, has 5,229 congregations. About 68.55% of the states total population is Mormon.

Is everyone in Salt Lake City Mormon?

1. Not everyone in Salt Lake City is Mormon. But Salt Lake propers population is actually less than 50% LDS. People of all religious and non-religious groups call Salt Lake home.

What percent of Arizona is Mormon?

6 percent Research indicates that about 6 percent of Arizonas population identifies as Mormon, making it “one of the highest baptizing areas for the LDS church in North America,” Martinich said.

What percent of Utah State is Mormon?

Although the University of Utah is the states flagship institution, its demographics look significantly different than the rest of the state. A survey conducted by The Daily Utah Chronicle found that approximately 35.92% of the 32,994 students on campus identify as Latter-day Saints.

Why is the Mormon church so secretive?

Why is Mormonism sometimes described as a secretive religion? The most common and visible target for charges of suspicious secrecy in the Mormon religion are the temples. After dedication, these buildings are closed to the public and church members do not talk openly about the rituals that take place within.