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LDS Families Average 3.4 Children — Highest of Any Major Group

3.4 children avg (ages 40-59) vs 2.1 national average

LDS families average 3.4 children for members aged 40-59, compared to the national average of 2.1 — the highest fertility rate of any major religious group measured by Pew.

66% of LDS adults are married, also the highest rate of any major religious group. The combination of high marriage rates, high fertility, and low divorce (9% currently divorced — lowest of any Christian denomination) reflects a family-centered culture supported by consistent demographic data.

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