The Asheville, NC Metro Area is home to a wide variety of religious congregations representing many different faith traditions. Local churches range from small independent churches to large, established denominations. There are Christian congregations, as well as Jewish and Muslim mosques and temples, reflecting the diverse spiritual population of the area. Additionally, there are numerous outreach ministries providing services to people in need. The strong presence of faith-based organizations in the metro area speaks to the commitment of local residents to spiritual growth and service within their community.
55.4% of the people in Asheville Metro Area are religious:
- 30.3% are Baptist
- 1.5% are Episcopalian
- 3.7% are Catholic
- 0.8% are Lutheran
- 7.3% are Methodist
- 1.5% are Pentecostal
- 2.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.1% 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.