Mormon Population By State

Reflecting the creeds of Christianity and revelations of its founder, Joseph Smith, Mormonism is a distinctive religious tradition shaping numerous lives in America. Today, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the principal branch of Mormonism, boasts a substantial number of over 16 million members worldwide. Originating in 1830, the Mormon religion has marked an indelible presence across many states in the US, with varying concentrations of Mormon populations.

• Utah, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, unsurprisingly tops the list with a staggering number of 2,173,560 Mormons. This represents a significant portion of the state's total population.
• Following Utah, California and Idaho have the next highest concentrations of Mormons, with 728,995 and 473,894 members respectively. 
• The Mormon population tends to be more concentrated in the Western United States with states like Arizona, Texas, Washington, and Nevada each having over 150,000 Mormons.
• However, a significant number of Mormons also reside in Florida, home to 168,527 Mormons.
• On the lower end of the spectrum, states like Vermont and Rhode Island have fewer than 5,000 Mormons each.