The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area is home to a variety of local religious congregations spanning different denominations. These congregations are spread throughout the three cities and their surrounding areas, providing spiritual guidance and support for area residents. The congregations range from smaller independent churches to large megachurches, catering to a wide variety of faiths. From traditional Catholic churches to nondenominational Christian churches to Jewish temples, there is something for everyone in this diverse metropolitan area. These faith centers provide an important resource for those seeking spiritual guidance and offer a source of comfort in times of struggle and joy in times of celebration.
57.6% of the people in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area are religious:
- 15.5% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 18.1% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 5.1% are Methodist
- 1.6% are Pentecostal
- 0.9% are Presbyterian
- 1.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.7% are an eastern faith
- 2.8% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.