Henderson County, North Carolina is home to a vibrant and diverse religious community. The county is home to numerous churches that range from traditional Protestant denominations, such as Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian, to more modern non-denominational congregations. Many of the churches have long histories within Henderson County and have served the spiritual needs of their local communities for generations. In addition, there are also several small but vibrant Catholic churches located throughout the county providing services for those in need. No matter what an individual's faith may be, Henderson County offers many opportunities to worship with like minded individuals in meaningful and uplifting ways.
51.1% of the people in Henderson County are religious:
- 25.0% are Baptist
- 2.1% are Episcopalian
- 4.2% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 5.6% are Methodist
- 1.6% are Pentecostal
- 3.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% 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.