Murphysboro, IL is a vibrant city with many churches representing different faiths. With a population of just over 8,300 people, the small town has several faiths represented throughout the community. Many of the congregations are found in the downtown area near City Hall and offer a variety of services such as Sunday school, bible study, youth programs and charity work. Baptist, Methodist, Catholic and Presbyterian churches are common throughout Murphysboro. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints also has an active presence in the community. These churches provide spiritual guidance and support to both members and local residents looking for fellowship and spiritual growth. In addition to these denominations, there are also non-denominational churches that cater to all walks of life. Each church provides something special to those who attend making Murphysboro an even more welcoming place to live.
48.9% of the people in Murphysboro are religious:
- 14.1% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 7.0% are Catholic
- 6.1% are Lutheran
- 3.8% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 1.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 5.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.