The first data has arrived, and invitations have been sent to hundreds of groups.
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US Religion Census 2010 offers unique Insight on US Religious Populations
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Muslim communities are increasing across the country, fueled by a large increase in masjids and mosques nationwide.
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THE 2020 US RELIGION CENSUS HAS BEGUN
The Operations Committee is now in the process of contacting hundreds of religious groups to secure their participation in the 2020 US Religion Census. Each group is asked to provide a count of congregations, members, adherents, and attendees in each county of the nation.
Special studies have been commissioned for groups that do not have central data offices, such as the Amish, Buddhist and Hindu groups, and non-denominational Christian churches.
The study is timed to coincide with the US census. National polls rarely give any religious data below the national level. This series gives a picture of county-level religious affiliation nationwide. The longevity of the study helps to identify trends and track religious change.
Religion Census 2010 offers unique insight on US religious populations
- Continues decennial series started in 1952
- Provides data on specific religious bodies, from the Amana Church Society to Zoroastrians
- Differentiates among specific bodies within same tradition
- Features the only county-level data on U.S. religious adherence
Download the complete 2010 census summary.
LEARN ABOUT OUR DATA
Religion Census includes data on...
- Congregations, groups of persons who meet together regularly for worship
- Members, e.g., persons with communicant, confirmed, or full membership status
- Adherents, including members, their children, and the estimated number of other participants who are not considered members
- Attendance, average weekly attendance at worship services
Get more information on data collected. Our data
collection office can assist any group with compiling their
data to the county level.
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