Columbia, SC is the capital of South Carolina and home to a diverse population of people. As such, there are a wide range of religious congregations in the area. These include Christian churches of many denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, and non-denominational churches. Additionally, there are several Jewish synagogues and mosques for those who practice Islam. Each church offers its own unique style of worship services and community events to participate in. The Columbia Interfaith Council provides a forum for all religious communities to come together to learn from each other and build relationships with each other. Ultimately, these religious congregations help make Columbia an even more vibrant place to live and visit!
52.9% of the people in Columbia (zip 29201) are religious:
- 17.4% are Baptist
- 2.3% are Episcopalian
- 4.6% are Catholic
- 2.1% are Lutheran
- 8.2% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 4.8% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 9.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.5% are Judaism
- 0.7% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.