Here Are The 10 Most Religious Counties In New Jersey

When it comes to the most religious states in the US, New Jersey isn’t very high on the list. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, New Jersey is the 34th most religious state in the country, with 34% of residents identifying as “very religious.” In comparison, 48% of Americans overall consider themselves to be very religious. Mississippi is the most religious state, with 59% of residents considering themselves “very religious.” Though our state as a whole may not be particularly pious, several New Jersey counties rank high on the list; the following are the 10 most religious counties in New Jersey.

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53.63 % of residents identify as religious. Pictured is the former Solomon Wesley United Methodist Church in Gloucester Township.

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54.63 % of residents identify as religious. Pictured is Saint Peter's-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church in Cape May Point.

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56.23 % of residents consider themselves to be religious. The United Methodist Church of New Brunswick is pictured.

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56.72 % of residents identify as religious. Pictured is Christ Church (Episcopal) in Glen Ridge.

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57.17 % of residents consider themselves to be religious. Pictured is Fisk Chapel in Fair Haven.

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57.71 % of residents consider themselves to be religious. Pictures is the First Baptist Church of Paterson.

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58.43 % of residents report being religious. Old Bergen Church in Jersey City is pictured. This church is home to the oldest congregation in New Jersey.

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59.70 % of residents consider themselves to be religious. Pictured is Saint Anne Villa in Morristown.

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64.46 % of residents identify as religious. The Armenian Apostolic Church in Ridgefield is pictured.

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66.16 % of residents identify themselves as being religious. Pictured is the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Patrick's Church in Elizabeth.

Another fun fact – the predominant religion in the United States is Protestant, but the predominant religion in New Jersey is Catholic. Did any of these statistics surprise you? Let me know in the comments. For further information, visit Sperling’s Best Places. To see some stunning churches in our state, check out my previous article: These 15 Churches In New Jersey Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless.