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The States Where Our Catholics Exist Most

Source: Religious Congregations Membership Study 2000


Most Catholics -- State by State

10 million California
7.3 million New York
4.4 million Texas
3.9 million Illinois
3.8 million Pennsylvania

Greatest Catholic Density -- State By State

52%Rhode Island
49% Massachusetts
40% Connecticut
40% New York
40% Pennsylvania


It should be noted that this study found a significant of the Catholic population to the South and West.

It should also be noted that the top ten states with the largest Catholic populations: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, Ohio and Michigan control 255 votes in the Electoral College, just 15 less than the 270 needed to win the presidency.