U.S. Census Bureau

Religion

The Bureau of the Census collected information in the Census of Religious Bodies from 1906-1936. This information was obtained from religious organizations.

Public Law 94-521 prohibits us from asking a question on religious affiliation on a mandatory basis; therefore, the Bureau of the Census is not the source for information on religion.

Some statistics on religion can be found in the Statistical Abstract of the United States, the section on Population.

Please contact one of the following for further assistance regarding religious information:

Adherent Statistics and Religious Geography Citations

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Glenmary Research Center

This link to a non-federal Web site does not imply endorsement of any particular product, company, or content. 1312 5th Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 256-1905

Hartford Institute for Religious Research at Hartford Seminary

This link to a non-federal Web site does not imply endorsement of any particular product, company, or content. 77 Sherman Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 509-9543
Fax: 860-509-9559
E-mail: hirr@hartsem.edu

American Religion Data Archive

This link to a non-federal Web site does not imply endorsement of any particular product, company, or content. Department of Sociology
Pennsylvania State University
211 Oswald Tower
University Park, PA
(814)865-6258
Fax: 814-863-7216
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