Commentary

Mormons in Utah

Misstatement:

"Ninety percent of the people in Utah are Mormons."

Fact:

Approximately 73 percent of the citizens of Utah are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. More than half of the Church's 11 million members live outside of the United States and only 14 percent of the total reside in Utah.

Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide.