Albany, TX is a small town with a population of just under 1,200 people. Despite its small size—or perhaps because of it—there are numerous religious congregations in the area. These churches come in all shapes and sizes, from large denominations such as Baptist and Methodist to smaller, independent faith communities. The faith communities in Albany are vital parts of the local culture; many churches host weekly meetings that bring together members of the congregation and provide opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth. Additionally, churches often offer programs to help those in need or act as centers for community events. In short, the churches of Albany play an important role in providing support both spiritually and socially to those who live there.
87.4% of the people in Albany are religious:
- 51.7% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 3.8% are Catholic
- 2.8% are Lutheran
- 4.5% are Methodist
- 2.0% are Pentecostal
- 6.5% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 15.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% 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.