Cherokee County, South Carolina is home to a wide variety of churches and religious organizations. Many of these churches are deeply rooted in the history and culture of the area. There are Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and other denominations represented among the local congregations. Each of these churches provide invaluable services to the community in terms of spiritual guidance and support for their members. The churches also help to support local charities, schools, and community outreach programs that all contribute to improving the lives of those living in Cherokee County. These churches are committed to providing spiritual care and guidance as well as offering educational opportunities for members of their congregations. They continue to provide a strong foundation for faith throughout the area and serve as an example of how faith can be used to positively impact a community.
63.0% of the people in Cherokee County are religious:
- 46.1% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 2.0% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 5.4% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.0% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% 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.