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.
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