Salem County, New Jersey is home to a variety of religious congregations. From historic Baptist churches in Carneys Point to the modern Catholic church in Pennsville, there are places of worship for any denomination and spiritual calling one may have. Each has its own unique history and story, and each offers a place for meaningful worship and service to their community. The churches provide an important part of Salem's culture and history, bringing people together to celebrate their faith, share joy with one another, and spread love throughout the county.
31.6% of the people in Salem County are religious:
- 3.1% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 10.5% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 8.3% are Methodist
- 1.5% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.