The number of Christians in the United States remains about 76.1%, according to Gallup, or about 238.12 million people, with Protestants accounting for 52.5% or more than 164.27 million and Catholics totaling 23.6% or more than 73.84 million.
The religious preferences of adults in the United States are:
Source: Gallup Poll®, 12/23/11.
Total Christian |
76.1% |
Protestant/Other |
52.5% |
Roman Catholic |
23.6% |
None/Atheist/Agnostic |
15.0% |
Mormon |
1.9% |
Jewish |
1.6% |
Muslim |
0.5% |
Other Non-Christian |
2.4% |
No Response |
2.5% |
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