Most of the state 's people are members of `` The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints '' , commonly referred to as the Mormons or the LDS Church . As of 2007 , the percentage of Utahns that are counted as members of `` The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints '' was 60.7 percent of the state 's population . Approximately 60 % of Utahns are reported to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS Church ) , which greatly influences Utah culture and daily life .