Lafayette County, Mississippi is a small county located in the hills of North Central Mississippi. This county is home to a variety of churches representing different denominations and beliefs. These local religious congregations provide spiritual guidance and community support for the residents, providing much needed comfort during difficult times. Many of these churches have been around since the late 1800s and are still vibrant today, offering services such as bible studies, youth programs, mission trips and more. Despite its size, Lafayette County has a reputation as having some of the most welcoming and friendly churches in the area. These churches offer an important resource to this rural area, providing hope and solace for all who come to visit or call it home.
41.7% of the people in Lafayette County are religious:
- 19.3% are Baptist
- 1.6% are Episcopalian
- 2.4% are Catholic
- 0.1% are Lutheran
- 10.4% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 2.7% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.