Contra Costa County
Contra Costa 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 | 34 | 204,070 | 21.5 | 55.3 |
| Jewish | 15 | 22,000 | 2.3 | 6 |
| Mormon | 46 | 18,562 | 2 | 5 |
| Presbyterian USA | 15 | 11,799 | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| Assembly of God | 22 | 8,036 | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 40 | 7,779 | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| United Methodist | 21 | 7,468 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | 15 | 6,652 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| Episcopal | 17 | 6,505 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| Muslim | 6 | 6,503 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000, Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
Selected Non-Christian Religious Traditions in Contra Costa County: 2000
| Religious Group | Number of temples, mosques, churches, or synagogues | Number of adherents | % of total population | % of total adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baha'I | 15 | 653 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Hindu | 7 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
| Muslim | 6 | 6,503 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| Sikh | 2 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
| Buddhist | 7 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
| Jewish | 15 | 22,000 | 2.3 | 6 |
Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000, Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
<* Data not available>
