Santa Clara County is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and home to numerous religious congregations. Within its borders, a variety of faiths are represented, from traditional Christianity to Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and more. There are over 180 churches in Santa Clara County alone, each with its own unique values and traditions. These churches range from small family-oriented congregations to larger evangelical churches that actively reach out to their community. Most churches strive to create an environment of care and fellowship which allows for spiritual growth and education. Some offer additional services such as counseling or after school programs, while others may have stronger ties to local outreach programs or global missions. Regardless of one's faith journey, there is a church in Santa Clara County that will serve them best.
44.6% of the people in Santa Clara County are religious:
- 1.2% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 26.2% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 1.1% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 1.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.7% are Judaism
- 3.8% are an eastern faith
- 1.1% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.