Dare County, North Carolina is a picturesque coastal area of the state located on the Outer Banks. The county has a long history, and this is reflected in its local religious congregations. Dare County has a strong Christian presence in its churches, with denominations ranging from Baptist to Methodist to Presbyterian. There are also a number of nondenominational churches as well as those engaging in other faith traditions including Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist. In addition to providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care, many of the churches in Dare County offer outreach programs for families in need, feeding ministries, homeless shelters and more. They are an important part of the community serving as sources of comfort and support for residents both young and old.
37.5% of the people in Dare County are religious:
- 3.6% are Baptist
- 2.3% are Episcopalian
- 5.2% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 15.7% are Methodist
- 3.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 1.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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