Rock Island, IL, with a population of 39,018 as of the 2017 census, is home to many vibrant churches from various denominations. The most populous religious group is Catholicism, with St. Pius X Catholic Church being the largest congregation in the area. Other popular denominations are represented in Rock Island such as Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran and non-denominational churches. Additionally, there are several smaller congregations that span all different types of faiths. All these churches contribute to the spiritual richness of Rock Island and provide a variety of services to their members and the community as a whole - from family counseling to charity outreach programs.
42.8% of the people in Rock Island (zip 61201) are religious:
- 3.8% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 12.7% are Catholic
- 6.2% are Lutheran
- 3.6% are Methodist
- 1.7% are Pentecostal
- 3.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.9% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.9% are an eastern faith
- 2.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.