The Truth Behind Utah’s Marriage Trends: A Private Investigator’s Insight

Utah’s younger marriage ages are closely tied to its cultural and religious landscape, particularly the influence of the LDS Church, which prioritizes marriage and family as fundamental values. This is reflected in Utah’s 2023 marriage rate of 11.1 per 1,000 people—nearly double the U.S. average of approximately 6.2 per 1,000.

Nationally, the shift toward later marriages stems from different priorities: