The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC Metro Area is home to many different religious congregations. These congregations represent a range of denominations from Protestant to Catholic, as well as other faiths like Judaism and Islam. Some churches in the area have been around for centuries, while others are newer arrivals, offering different services and experiences to their members. Each congregation has its own unique culture, with its own set of traditions and beliefs that guide its members in their spiritual journey. While the population of the area is diverse, it is through these local churches that people can enrich their lives by learning about different faiths, engaging in meaningful discussion and deepening their relationship with God.
43.9% of the people in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area are religious:
- 6.9% are Baptist
- 1.5% are Episcopalian
- 14.8% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 4.5% are Methodist
- 1.1% are Pentecostal
- 1.3% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.7% are another Christian faith
- 1.2% are Judaism
- 1.0% are an eastern faith
- 2.3% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.