Second Largest Religion in each U.S. state
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The religious landscape in the United States is diverse, with various faiths represented across the country. While Christianity is the dominant religion in most U.S. states, the second-largest religion in the United States by the number of adherents, after Christianity, is Islam. The map below, created by Reddit user rupertalderson, shows the second-biggest religion in each U.S. state in 2020.
The religious landscape in the United States can change over time due to various factors, including migration patterns, cultural shifts, and demographic changes.
The Muslim population in the United States has been growing steadily over the years. This growth is attributed to both natural increases (births within the Muslim community) and immigration. States with larger urban centers and diverse populations tend to have larger Muslim communities.
The map of the United States below shows the second largest religious tradition in each state in 2010
Want more? You can learn more about religion in the United States from the following books:
- World Religions in America, Fourth Edition: An Introduction
- Religion and Politics in the United States
