New Haven, Connecticut (zip code 06511) is home to a diverse tapestry of religious congregations. With a population of about 129,000 people according to the 2019 United States Census Bureau estimates, New Haven has a variety of different churches that serve the community. Among them are United Methodist churches in Westville and Fair Haven, Roman Catholic parishes in West Rock and East Rock, Baptist churches in Dixwell, Lutheran churches in the Wooster Square neighborhood, an Orthodox synagogue at Dwight Street, and much more. Each of these religious institutions provides spiritual guidance for members of their faith tradition as well as support services for those in need; from after-school programs at local churches to food pantries and homeless shelters run out of synagogues. These religious organizations play an important role in the social fabric of New Haven by providing a sense of supportive community for its citizens.
49.2% of the people in New Haven (zip 06511) are religious:
- 1.3% are Baptist
- 1.4% are Episcopalian
- 36.0% are Catholic
- 0.7% are Lutheran
- 1.5% are Methodist
- 1.0% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.5% are another Christian faith
- 1.3% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.