DeWitt County, located in south central Texas, is home to a variety of churches representing many different denominations. In the county seat of Cuero, for example, there are several Baptist, Methodist and Catholic congregations. Other towns in the county also have churches representing these major religions as well as some smaller denominations such as Lutheran and Assemblies of God. Many of these churches have been around for decades and provide an important source of spiritual support for their local communities. Additionally, many churches in DeWitt County also serve as places for social gatherings and recreation, providing activities such as potluck dinners, sports leagues and holiday celebrations that bring people together.
51.5% of the people in DeWitt County are religious:
- 12.6% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 25.4% are Catholic
- 5.8% are Lutheran
- 1.8% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.6% are Presbyterian
- 1.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.