New Hanover County in North Carolina is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. The area is a unique blend of different denominations, from Baptist, Catholic and Episcopal churches to smaller parishes that practice their own variant form of worship. Each one offers its own commitment to providing spiritual guidance and support to members of the local community. From regular services at established houses of worship to special events held throughout the year, these churches are dedicated to promoting fellowship and helping those in need. Residents of New Hanover County can rely on their local religious congregations for comfort and spiritual growth no matter what their beliefs may be.
48.6% of the people in New Hanover County are religious:
- 14.5% are Baptist
- 2.4% are Episcopalian
- 7.6% are Catholic
- 1.4% are Lutheran
- 8.5% are Methodist
- 1.5% are Pentecostal
- 3.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.