West Virginia is home to a variety of religious congregations that represent a diverse range of beliefs and practices. The state is home to numerous Christian denominations, including Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Pentecostal churches. Several non-Christian religions are also represented in the state, such as Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism. Many of these churches have long histories in the area that date back centuries and have become integral parts of West Virginia’s culture. These churches serve a variety of functions within their local communities; from providing spiritual guidance to offering assistance with humanitarian efforts or providing support for those in need. No matter which religion they belong to, all the churches in West Virginia State provide important services to their communities and play an integral role in establishing West Virginia’s unique cultural identity.
35.8% of the people in West Virginia are religious:
- 8.1% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 5.4% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 7.6% are Methodist
- 2.6% are Pentecostal
- 1.2% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.