Religious Congregations

What does this measure? 

This indicator measures the number of religious congregations and their adherents in Orange County. The data provides a breakdown by denomination for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020, offering a clear view of the county's religious landscape and how it has changed over two decades.

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The terms “congregations” and “adherents” can differ depending on the religious organization. A congregation typically refers to a local gathering place—such as a parish, church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or similar location—where worship services are held on a regular basis. Adherents generally include official members, their children, and other individuals who, while not formal members, actively participate in the life of the congregation.

Summary Statement

The data reveals a total of 290 congregations and 177,460 adherents in Orange County as of 2020. The spreadsheet shows an increase in adherents for Catholic and Mainline Protestant congregations over the period from 2000 to 2020. Conversely, some other denominations, such as Judaism and Jehovah's Witnesses, show a decrease in the number of adherents over the same period.

Source

The Association of Religion Data Archives: https://www.thearda.com/us-religion/census/congregational-membership?y=2020&y2=0&t=0&c=36071