Placer County in California is home to many religious congregations representing a variety of different faiths. In Placer there are churches, temples, and other places of worship for Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and more. Each of these places of worship is made up of people from all walks of life who come together to share their faith and practice their beliefs. The size and diversity of the religious communities in Placer County makes them an important part of the local culture and identity. These congregations provide spiritual guidance and support for those in need while also providing a sense of community for those who may be new to the area or just looking for new friends. No matter what faith you practice or what your beliefs may be, there is likely a congregation in Placer County that will welcome you with open arms.
39.7% of the people in Placer County are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 15.4% are Catholic
- 1.0% are Lutheran
- 4.7% are Methodist
- 1.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 4.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% 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.