Monroe, NY County is home to a variety of churches and religious congregations. The county has an abundance of Christian denominations represented from small, country churches to larger megachurches. There are also many other religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and more that have established places of worship in Monroe County. These places of worship are important gathering spots for the local community and provide spiritual guidance and comfort for those seeking it. They also offer support programs, educational opportunities, and social services which helps to strengthen the county's vibrant faith community.
46.5% of the people in Monroe County are religious:
- 2.5% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 26.1% are Catholic
- 2.1% are Lutheran
- 2.3% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 6.3% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 1.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.