Houghton, NY is a small rural town located in upstate New York. The population of Houghton is just over 600 people, and the community is closely knit. There are several churches in Houghton that serve local religious congregations. These include St. Mary's Church which is a Roman Catholic church, First Presbyterian Church which serves the Presbyterian faith, and Hope Faith Assembly of God which serves the Pentecostal tradition. Each of these churches bring a unique flavor to the community and provide spiritual guidance to their members. Additionally, each church provides outreach programs to support those in need within the community. All of these churches make Houghton an inclusive place that welcomes all faiths and beliefs.
29.0% of the people in Houghton are religious:
- 2.2% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 8.8% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 6.9% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 0.6% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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