A West Coast Perspective on Religion and Public Life

Ten Largest Faith Groups in Santa Barbara County (2000)

Religious Group Number of temples, mosques, churches, or synagogues Number of adherents % of total population % of total adherents
Roman Catholic
18
164,882
41.3
74
Jewish
4
7,700
1.9
3.5
Mormon
15
5,607
1.4
2.5
Presbyterian USA
11
4,723
1.2
2.1
Episcopal
7
3,752
0.9
1.7
Int Four Square Gospel
12
3,605
0.9
1.6
Assembly of God
12
3,267
0.8
1.5
Baptist General Conference
5
2,723
0.7
1.2
United Methodist
8
2,708
0.7
1.2
Lutheran Missouri Synod
7
2429
0.6
1.1

Source:Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000
Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
 

Selected Other Groups

Religious Group Number of temples, mosques, or synagogues Number of adherents % of total population % of total adherents
Baha'i
1
144
*NA
*NA
Hindu
1
*NA
*NA
*NA
Muslim
3
1,827
0.3
0.6
Sikh
1
*NA
*NA
*NA
Buddhist
3
*NA
*NA
*NA

Source: Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States: 2000
Glenmary Research Center, Nashville, TN
* Data not available