Alameda County
Alameda County's Ten Largest Faith Groups in 2000
| Religious Group | Number of temples, mosques, churches, or synagogues | Number of adherents | % of total population | % of total adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 69 | 306,437 | 21.2 | 60.7 |
| Jewish | 8 | 32,500 | 2.3 | 6.4 |
| Muslim | 17 | 22,760 | 1.6 | 4.5 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 78 | 22,524 | 1.6 | 4.5 |
| Mormon | 40 | 16,697 | 1.2 | 3.3 |
| Presbyterian USA | 32 | 10,017 | 0.7 | 2 |
| United Methodist | 31 | 9,535 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Assembly of God | 38 | 8,444 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | 25 | 7,734 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| American Baptist | 30 | 8,000 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000, Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
Selected Non-Christian Religious Traditions in Alameda County: 2000
| Religious Group | Number of temples, mosques, churches, or synagogues | Number of adherents | % of total population | % of total adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baha'I | 12 | 863 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Hindu | 14 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
| Muslim | 17 | 22,760 | 1.6 | 4.5 |
| Sikh | 4 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
| Buddhist | 47 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
| Jewish | 8 | 32,500 | 2.3. | 6.4 |
Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000, Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
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