Carroll County in Maryland is home to a wide variety of religious congregations and denominations. The county boasts over 100 churches, representing Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other faiths. The diversity of religious groups reflects the religious makeup of the county itself, with a majority of citizens identifying as Christian. These churches represent many different denominations including Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Non-Denominational, and more. Additionally there are two Catholic parishes located within the county. Furthermore each congregation offers various activities such as bible study groups and youth programs that offer participants an opportunity to connect with others in the community. This diversity of worship options allows individuals to find a spiritual connection that fits their needs while still allowing for cultural understanding and appreciation.
43.0% of the people in Carroll County are religious:
- 2.3% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 18.4% are Catholic
- 4.5% are Lutheran
- 8.2% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 2.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.5% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.