Deming, New Mexico is a small city with a population of around 15,000. Despite this, it has a diverse array of religious congregations. From the traditional Catholic and Protestant faiths to the more obscure Bahá'í and Hinduism, there is something for everyone in Deming. The Catholic Church of St. Ann's is one of the oldest churches in town and has long been a staple in the local community, while other denominations such as Methodist, Presbyterian, Unitarian Universalist, and Lutheran are also represented. In addition to these more established faiths, there are several smaller faith communities that host services at various times throughout the week. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an especially robust presence in Deming with four local wards that serve members throughout the area. Despite its small size, religious diversity flourishes in Deming and provides people from all walks of life with plenty of spiritual opportunities.
42.7% of the people in Deming are religious:
- 4.0% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 25.0% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 2.9% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 0.2% are Presbyterian
- 3.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.