Orange County
Orange 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 | 61 | 779,647 | 27.4 | 61.2 |
| Jewish | 28 | 60,000 | 2.1 | 4.7 |
| Mormon | 115 | 48,776 | 1.7 | 3.8 |
| Independent Charismatic | 13 | 43,100 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| Muslim | 16 | 39,583 | 1.4 | 3.1 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 77 | 32,652 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
| Presbyterian USA | 38 | 25,740 | 0.9 | 2/td> |
| Assembly of God | 71 | 21,918 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | 37 | 22,140 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Missouri Synod Lutheran | 30 | 19,073 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000, Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
Selected Non-Christian Religious Traditions in Orange County: 2000
| Religious Group | Number of temples, mosques, churches, or synagogues | Number of adherents | % of total population | % of total adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baha'I | 27 | 2,137 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Hindu | 13 | NA* | NA | NA* |
| Muslim | 16 | 39,583 | 1.4 | 3.1 |
| Jewish | 28 | 60,000 | 2.1 | 4.7 |
| Sikh | 2 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
| Buddhist | 40 | NA* | NA* | NA* |
Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000, Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
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