Religion Map Of Usa
Evangelicals dominate the most areas geographically.
Religion map of usa. This percentage is higher than other surveyed western countries. The incredibly detailed map of the world s religions above was created by reddit user scolbert08. Catholics are the majority faith in densely populated areas. It shows what the biggest religion is by census area in each country along with its level of support.
Church attendance varies considerably by state and region. To see the full resolution version just click on it. Religion in the united states is diverse with christianity being the majority religion. Response of 65 reporting yes compared to the united kingdom with a 27 affirmative response.
By amber pariona on june 26 2018 in society. While the country has followers of every major religion nearly half 46 5 of the residents identify as. Map created by reddit user scolbert08. In the us the coming together of many different peoples of different origins has created a diverse religious environment.
Although other religions and atheism are on the rise most americans still identify as christians. The religious states of america in 22 maps. In an effort to better match the asarb standards for adherents a few religious bodies changed the way their adherents were reported in 2010 including amish groups the catholic church friends groups jewish groups the church of jesus christ of latter day saints non denominational christian churches and the united methodist church. Religious demographics of the usa.
Ap photo cliff owen by. Various religious faiths have flourished within the united states. The washington national cathedral in washington d c wednesday feb. Freedom of religion in the united states is guaranteed in the first amendment to the united states constitution.
Most popular religion by county the catholic church blue and southern baptists red dominate the map below which marks the religion with the largest number of adherents in every american. Maps based upon this data are available for download. In answering is religion important in your daily life the gallup organization reported a u s. For example in large parts of british columbia.
In a 2009 gallup international survey 41 6 of american citizens said that they attended church or synagogue once a week or almost every week. Niraj chokshi niraj chokshi. A majority of americans report that religion plays a very important role in their lives a proportion unique among developed countries. With hanukkah and christmas coming up we look at religion in america.
Highly religious by state california is ranked as the 35th most religious state in the u s according to the pew research. Historically the united states has always been marked by religious pluralism and diversity.