The District of Columbia, DC County is home to many religious congregations and places of worship. With a long history of Catholicism, Christianity can be seen in many churches throughout the county. There are also mosques, temples and synagogues that serve the various denominations in the area. The diverse population has allowed these places of worship to thrive and provide spiritual guidance to their members. Many of these churches have been around for decades, providing a sense of community and spiritual support to those that attend them. District of Columbia offers plenty of opportunities for people to get connected with these churches and join in on the services held there. These churches are integral parts of our local communities and offer a place where people can come together in peace and harmony.
56.9% of the people in District of Columbia County are religious:
- 17.5% are Baptist
- 3.2% are Episcopalian
- 15.4% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 3.7% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 1.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.7% are another Christian faith
- 3.0% are Judaism
- 1.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.