Carbon County, PA is a small rural county situated in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania. It is known for its rolling hills and stunning views of the Pocono Mountains. With a population of just over 65,000 people, many rural communities in Carbon County still have strong ties to local religious congregations. Across the county, there are dozens of churches from multiple denominations, such as Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist and Catholic. These congregations serve their members as well as the broader community through various ministries and outreach programs. From prayer meetings to charity drives, these churches are vital contributors to life in Carbon County.
45.5% of the people in Carbon County are religious:
- 0.2% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 19.6% are Catholic
- 13.7% are Lutheran
- 3.3% are Methodist
- 0.0% are Pentecostal
- 5.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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