The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States | |
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Members | 6,868,793 (2023) [1] |
Stakes | 1,693 |
Districts | 6 |
Wards | 12,792 |
Branches | 1,801 |
Total Congregations [2] | 14,593 |
Missions | 110 |
Temples | 94 Operating 23 Under Construction 34 Announced 151 Total |
Family History Centers | 3,539 [3] |
Year | Members |
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2012 | 6,321,416 (2.02% of US total) |
2013 | 6,398,889 (2.03% of US total) |
2014 | 6,466,267 (2.03% of US total) |
2015 | 6,531,656 (2.04% of US total) |
2016 | 6,592,195 (2.04% of US total) |
2017 | 6,641,886 (2.01% of US total) |
2018 | 6,681,829 (2.01% of US total) |
2019 | 6,721,032 (2.02% of US total) |
*2020 | 6,742,000 (2.00% of US total) |
2021 | 6,763,019 (2.01% of US total) |
2022 | 6,804,028 (2.01% of US total) |
2023 | 6,868,793 (2.05% of US total) |
Source: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/united-states (*2020 is an estimate since official numbers weren't released.) |
This page shows the membership statistics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) within the United States.
Membership reported by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on December 31, 2023, was used to determine the number of members in each state. [1] The church defines membership as: [4]
The United States Census Bureau 2023 population estimates was used as the basis for the general population. [5] Each state link gives a brief history and additional membership information for that state.
State | Area | Members | Population | %LDS | 2013 | Change | Growth (%) | % of Total Growth | Pew | ARDA |
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Alabama | NA Southeast | 40,540 | 5,108,468 | 0.79% | 35,708 | 4,832 | 13.53% | 1.03% | 1% | 10th |
Alaska | NA West | 33,948 | 733,406 | 4.63% | 33,033 | 915 | 2.77% | 0.19% | 5% | 2nd |
Arizona | NA Southwest | 442,879 | 7,431,344 | 5.96% | 414,261 | 28,618 | 6.91% | 6.09% | 5% | 2nd |
Arkansas | NA Southeast | 36,630 | 3,067,732 | 1.19% | 28,667 | 7,963 | 27.78% | 1.69% | 1% | 9th |
California | NA West | 728,598 | 38,965,193 | 1.87% | 777,061 | −48,463 | -6.24% | -10.31% | 1% | 2nd |
Colorado | NA Central | 149,186 | 5,877,610 | 2.54% | 147,707 | 1,479 | 1% | 0.31% | 2% | 2nd |
Connecticut | NA Northeast | 16,030 | 3,617,176 | 0.44% | 15,273 | 757 | 4.96% | 0.16% | 1% | 10th |
Delaware | NA Northeast | 5,736 | 1,031,890 | 0.56% | 5,080 | 656 | 12.91% | 0.14% | <1% | 11th |
Florida | NA Southeast | 172,918 | 22,610,726 | 0.76% | 143,057 | 29,861 | 20.87% | 6.35% | 1% | 8th |
Georgia | NA Southeast | 91,142 | 11,029,227 | 0.83% | 80,548 | 10,594 | 13.15% | 2.25% | 1% | 8th |
Hawaii | NA West | 75,635 | 1,435,138 | 5.27% | 72,459 | 3,176 | 4.38% | 0.68% | 3% | 2nd |
Idaho | NA Central | 476,118 | 1,964,726 | 24.23% | 422,345 | 53,773 | 12.73% | 11.44% | 19% | 1st |
Illinois | NA Central | 57,837 | 12,549,689 | 0.46% | 56,531 | 1,306 | 2.31% | 0.28% | <1% | 13th |
Indiana | NA Northeast | 47,789 | 6,862,199 | 0.7% | 42,147 | 5,642 | 13.39% | 1.2% | 1% | 13th |
Iowa | NA Central | 29,285 | 3,207,004 | 0.91% | 26,001 | 3,284 | 12.63% | 0.7% | <1% | 13th |
Kansas | NA Central | 39,793 | 2,940,546 | 1.35% | 35,627 | 4,166 | 11.69% | 0.89% | 1% | 10th |
Kentucky | NA Southeast | 38,535 | 4,526,154 | 0.85% | 33,455 | 5,080 | 15.18% | 1.08% | <1% | 8th |
Louisiana | NA Southeast | 29,913 | 4,573,749 | 0.65% | 29,366 | 547 | 1.86% | 0.12% | <1% | 6th |
Maine | NA Northeast | 11,233 | 1,395,722 | 0.8% | 10,778 | 455 | 4.22% | 0.1% | 2% | 6th |
Maryland | NA Northeast | 44,094 | 6,180,253 | 0.71% | 43,227 | 867 | 2.01% | 0.18% | 1% | 8th |
Massachusetts | NA Northeast | 28,667 | 7,001,399 | 0.41% | 25,996 | 2,671 | 10.27% | 0.57% | 1% | 11th |
Michigan | NA Northeast | 46,044 | 10,037,261 | 0.46% | 43,178 | 2,866 | 6.64% | 0.61% | <1% | 13th |
Minnesota | NA Central | 33,759 | 5,737,915 | 0.59% | 31,298 | 2,461 | 7.86% | 0.52% | 1% | 12th |
Mississippi | NA Southeast | 22,297 | 2,939,690 | 0.76% | 21,704 | 593 | 2.73% | 0.13% | 1% | 10th |
Missouri | NA Central | 80,440 | 6,196,156 | 1.3% | 67,943 | 12,497 | 18.39% | 2.66% | 1% | 8th |
Montana | NA Central | 52,068 | 1,132,812 | 4.6% | 47,854 | 4,214 | 8.81% | 0.9% | 4% | 2nd |
Nebraska | NA Central | 25,935 | 1,978,379 | 1.31% | 23,688 | 2,247 | 9.49% | 0.48% | 1% | 6th |
Nevada | NA Southwest | 182,786 | 3,194,176 | 5.72% | 178,737 | 4,049 | 2.27% | 0.86% | 4% | 2nd |
New Hampshire | NA Northeast | 8,553 | 1,402,054 | 0.61% | 8,335 | 218 | 2.62% | 0.05% | 1% | 6th |
New Jersey | NA Northeast | 35,453 | 9,290,841 | 0.38% | 32,744 | 2,709 | 8.27% | 0.58% | <1% | 15th |
New Mexico | NA Southwest | 69,432 | 2,114,371 | 3.28% | 69,365 | 67 | 0.1% | 0.01% | 1% | 3rd |
New York | NA Northeast | 87,605 | 19,571,216 | 0.45% | 79,933 | 7,672 | 9.6% | 1.63% | <1% | 13th |
North Carolina | NA Southeast | 95,875 | 10,835,491 | 0.88% | 79,835 | 16,040 | 20.09% | 3.41% | 1% | 8th |
North Dakota | NA Central | 11,682 | 783,926 | 1.49% | 9,122 | 2,560 | 28.06% | 0.54% | <1% | 7th |
Ohio | NA Northeast | 64,595 | 11,785,935 | 0.55% | 59,662 | 4,933 | 8.27% | 1.05% | 1% | 14th |
Oklahoma | NA Southwest | 52,844 | 4,053,824 | 1.3% | 45,008 | 7,836 | 17.41% | 1.67% | 1% | 8th |
Oregon | NA West | 150,170 | 4,233,358 | 3.55% | 150,630 | −460 | -0.31% | -0.1% | 3% | 2nd |
Pennsylvania | NA Northeast | 53,025 | 12,961,683 | 0.41% | 51,171 | 1,854 | 3.62% | 0.39% | <1% | 13th |
Rhode Island | NA Northeast | 4,796 | 1,095,962 | 0.44% | 4,054 | 742 | 18.3% | 0.16% | <1% | 8th |
South Carolina | NA Southeast | 45,810 | 5,373,555 | 0.85% | 38,676 | 7,134 | 18.45% | 1.52% | <1% | 11th |
South Dakota | NA Central | 11,601 | 919,318 | 1.26% | 10,385 | 1,216 | 11.71% | 0.26% | <1% | 8th |
Tennessee | NA Southeast | 59,202 | 7,126,489 | 0.83% | 47,343 | 11,859 | 25.05% | 2.52% | 1% | 10th |
Texas | NA Southwest | 385,600 | 30,503,301 | 1.26% | 315,895 | 69,705 | 22.07% | 14.83% | 1% | 6th |
Utah | Utah | 2,190,610 | 3,417,734 | 64.1% | 1,951,937 | 238,673 | 12.23% | 50.79% | 55% | 1st |
Vermont | NA Northeast | 4,624 | 647,464 | 0.71% | 4,596 | 28 | 0.61% | 0.01% | <1% | 7th |
Virginia | NA Northeast | 98,786 | 8,715,698 | 1.13% | 92,407 | 6,379 | 6.9% | 1.36% | 2% | 7th |
Washington | NA West | 281,802 | 7,812,880 | 3.61% | 276,837 | 4,965 | 1.79% | 1.06% | 3% | 2nd |
Washington, D.C. | NA Northeast | 3,215 | 678,972 | 0.47% | 2,485 | 730 | 29.38% | 0.16% | 1% | 39th |
West Virginia | NA Northeast | 17,557 | 1,770,071 | 0.99% | 17,060 | 497 | 2.91% | 0.11% | 2% | 9th |
Wisconsin | NA Central | 28,430 | 5,910,955 | 0.48% | 25,686 | 2,744 | 10.68% | 0.58% | <1% | 10th |
Wyoming | NA Central | 67,691 | 584,057 | 11.59% | 65,485 | 2,206 | 3.37% | 0.47% | 9% | 1st |
Country | Area | Temples | Missions | Districts | Stakes | Congregations | FSC | |||||
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O | U | A | T | Wards | Branches | Total | ||||||
American Samoa | Pacific | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 43 | 6 |
Guam | Asia North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Northern Mariana Islands | Pacific | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Puerto Rico | Caribbean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 11 | 38 | 10 |
United States Virgin Islands | Caribbean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Totals | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 70 | 19 | 89 | 21 |
Country | Area | Members | Population|US Census Bureau population estimate as of 2023} | %LDS | 2013 | 2023 | Change | Growth (%) | % of Total Growth |
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American Samoa | Pacific | 16,611 | 43,895 | 37.84% | 16,621 | 16,611 | −10 | -0.06% | -0% |
Guam | Asia North | 2,511 | 169,532 | 1.48% | 2,265 | 2,511 | 246 | 10.86% | 0.01% |
Northern Mariana Islands | Pacific | 896 | 51,118 | 1.75% | 789 | 896 | 107 | 13.56% | 0% |
Puerto Rico | Caribbean | 23,222 | 3,019,450 | 0.77% | 23,064 | 23,222 | 158 | 0.69% | 0.01% |
United States Virgin Islands | Caribbean | 638 | 104,377 | 0.61% | 590 | 638 | 48 | 8.14% | 0% |
Totals | 43,878 | 3,388,372 | 1.23% | 43,329 | 43,878 | 549 | 1.27% | 0.02% |
The 2001 American Religious Identification Survey (ARIS) was based on a random digit-dialed telephone survey of 50,281 American adults in the continental U.S.
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life published a survey of 35,556 adults living in the United States that was conducted in 2007. [6] The 2007 survey, conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International (PSRAI), found 1.7% of the U.S. adult population self identified themselves as Mormon. [7] The table below lists a few significant findings, from the survey, about Mormons. Note: some less populated states were combined in this survey. These include: Montana-Wyoming, D.C.-Maryland, North & South Dakota, New Hampshire-Vermont, and Connecticut-Rhode Island. The racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. membership is predominantly white [8] with a lower percentage of blacks when compared to the U.S. average. [9]
Demographic | Mormons (U.S.) | U.S. Avg. |
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Married | 71 % | 54 % |
Divorced or separated | 9 % | 12 % |
3 or more children at home | 21 % | 9 % |
Weekly (or more) Attendance at Religious Services | 76 % | 39 % |
Race, Ethnicity | Mormons (U.S.) | U.S. Avg. |
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White, non-Hisp. | 86 % | 71 % |
Black, non-Hisp. | 3 % | 11 % |
Other non-Hisp. | 5 % | 6 % |
Hispanic | 7 % | 12 % |
The self-reported membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as of December 31, 2023, was 17,255,394.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mississippi refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Mississippi. The first small branch was established in 1842. It has since grown to 22,189 members in 49 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colorado refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Colorado. The first congregation of the Church in Colorado was organized in 1897. It has since grown to 148,708 members in 310 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in New Mexico. The first congregation of the Church in New Mexico was organized in 1895. It has since grown to 69,055 members in 137 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wyoming refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Wyoming. The church's first congregation in Wyoming was organized in 1877. It has since grown to 67,797 members in 172 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Missouri refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Missouri. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 1.14% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Missourians self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 8th largest denomination in Missouri.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Illinois refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Illinois. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.44% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, less than 1% of Illinoisans self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 13th largest denomination in Illinois.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Ohio. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.52% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Ohioans self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 14th largest denomination in Ohio.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pennsylvania refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Pennsylvania. Joseph and Emma Smith lived in Northern Pennsylvania near the Susquehanna River just prior to the organization of the Church of Christ. Much of the translation of the Book of Mormon and revelation of the priesthood occurred here during that time.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kentucky refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Kentucky. The first small branch was established in 1834. In 2022, the church claimed 37,830 members in 83 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Minnesota refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Minnesota. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.59% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Minnesotans self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church. The LDS Church is the 12th largest denomination in Minnesota.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Massachusetts refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Massachusetts.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its first congregation in North Dakota in 1919. In 2022, there was 11,487 members in 26 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in New Jersey.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wisconsin refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Wisconsin. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.44% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, less than 1% of Wisconsinites self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church. The LDS Church is the 10th largest denomination in Wisconsin.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kansas refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Kansas. The first congregation of the church in Kansas was organized in 1895. As of 2022, it has grown to 39,356 members in 74 congregations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in West Virginia refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in West Virginia. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.92% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 2% of West Virginians self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 9th largest denomination in West Virginia.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Hampshire refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in New Hampshire.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Maine refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Maine. Official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.81% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 2% of Mainers self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church.
The demographics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include statistical data relating to the church's population and particular groups within it.