Kentucky State is home to a diverse range of churches representing various religious traditions. Many of the larger cities, such as Louisville and Lexington, have a wide variety of denominations represented, including Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran and Pentecostal. Smaller communities often have fewer congregations but still offer a variety of different services and activities for their members. In addition to these traditional Christian congregations, there are also many smaller churches in Kentucky State that serve unique religious needs such as non-denominational or independent faith groups. Regardless of which type of church they attend, Kentuckians enjoy being part of a strong spiritual community that provides support for its members while also providing a way to connect with the greater community in meaningful ways.
52.2% of the people in Kentucky are religious:
- 25.1% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 8.4% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 4.8% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.