The Portland-South Portland, ME Metro Area is home to a variety of religious congregations that cater to the area's diverse population. From Baptist churches and Catholic parishes to Jewish synagogues and Islamic centers, there are many places of worship for those of any faith. These local places of worship provide spiritual guidance and support to their respective congregants as well as host community events such as holiday services, potlucks, concerts and outreach programs. These local religious congregations are an integral part of making the Portland-South Portland, ME Metro Area a vibrant and welcoming place to live.
29.1% of the people in Portland-South Portland Metro Area are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 1.3% are Episcopalian
- 16.2% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 1.6% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 2.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.