About 37% of U.S. adults say they were raised Christian but no longer identify as Christian. Weekly devotion remains common, with 73% of U.S. Christians saying they pray at least once a week. Belief patterns split as well, including 49% who say the Bible is the literal word of God and 57% who say they believe Jesus rose from the dead.
Key Takeaways
- 37% of U.S. adults say they were raised Christian but no longer identify as Christian
- 30% of U.S. Christians say they attend religious services at least once a week
- 73% of U.S. Christians say they pray at least once a week
- Approximately 59% of U.S. Catholics say their faith is very important
- In 2022, the IRS reported 1,111,000 exempt organizations classified as “Churches, Religious Organizations, and Religious Associations” (Form 990 filers and database category count)
- In 2022, there were 128,131,000 people employed in the United States (all industries)
- In 2020, churches and religious organizations received about $66.7 billion in contributions and grants (sector-wide estimate for charitable giving to religion)
- 1 in 10 U.S. adults (10%) report they are Jehovah’s Witnesses in a 2021 national survey—measuring the fraction of adults affiliated with this Christian tradition.
- 2.0% of U.S. adults report being Mormon/Latter-day Saint in a 2021 national survey—measuring affiliation with this Christian tradition.
- In 2023, Protestant/Christian media services accounted for $4.5 billion in U.S. advertising revenue—measuring media spend tied to Christian programming and audiences.
- In 2023, the U.S. Bible market was valued at about $1.8 billion—measuring consumer and business spending on Bible products and related items.
- In 2022, there were 96,451 church-related nonprofit organizations in the U.S. with 990 filings—measuring counts of religion-linked entities reporting to the IRS (excluding other excluded categories).
Most U.S. Christians say they pray weekly, but many shift away from church involvement and belief.
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Belief & Practice14 stats
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37% of U.S. adults say they were raised Christian but no longer identify as Christian
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30% of U.S. Christians say they attend religious services at least once a week
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73% of U.S. Christians say they pray at least once a week
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45% of U.S. Christians say they read the Bible at least once a week
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40% of Christians report being part of their denomination’s religious community
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In 2023, 49% of U.S. Christians said they believe the Bible is the literal word of God
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24% of U.S. Christians describe themselves as “born again”
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In 2023, 23% of U.S. Christians reported they gave money to charities other than their church
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In 2023, 32% of U.S. Christians said they have served as a volunteer in a church or religious organization
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In 2023, 44% of U.S. Christians said they have shared their faith with others in the past year
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In 2023, 21% of U.S. Christians said they have changed their beliefs in the past year
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In 2023, 57% of U.S. Christians said they believe Jesus rose from the dead
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In 2023, 63% of U.S. Christians said they believe God exists
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In 2023, 67% of U.S. Christians said they believe Hell exists
Interpretation
Belief & Practice Interpretation
Although most U.S. Christians report core belief and regular personal devotion, only 30% attend weekly and 37% were raised Christian but no longer identify, showing a belief and practice pattern marked by strong conviction alongside weaker consistent participation and a notable drop from lifelong identification.
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Church Operations2 stats
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Approximately 59% of U.S. Catholics say their faith is very important
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In 2022, the IRS reported 1,111,000 exempt organizations classified as “Churches, Religious Organizations, and Religious Associations” (Form 990 filers and database category count)
Interpretation
Church Operations Interpretation
The church operations picture shows that faith engagement is strong, with 59% of U.S. Catholics saying their faith is very important, alongside a massive institutional footprint in which the IRS counted 1,111,000 exempt religious entities as churches and related organizations in 2022.
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Church Industry1 stats
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In 2022, there were 128,131,000 people employed in the United States (all industries)
Interpretation
Church Industry Interpretation
In 2022, with 128,131,000 people employed across all U.S. industries, the Church Industry’s role stands out as part of a much larger national labor picture rather than an isolated sector.
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Financials1 stats
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In 2020, churches and religious organizations received about $66.7 billion in contributions and grants (sector-wide estimate for charitable giving to religion)
Interpretation
Financials Interpretation
In 2020, churches and religious organizations pulled in about $66.7 billion in contributions and grants, underscoring how large and financially significant the religion sector is within America.
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Market Size2 stats
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In 2023, Protestant/Christian media services accounted for $4.5 billion in U.S. advertising revenue—measuring media spend tied to Christian programming and audiences.
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In 2023, the U.S. Bible market was valued at about $1.8 billion—measuring consumer and business spending on Bible products and related items.
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
In the 2023 Market Size picture for Christianity in America, advertising revenue tied to Christian audiences reached $4.5 billion while the Bible market added about $1.8 billion, showing substantial consumer and media spending supports a sizable commercial ecosystem.
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Nonprofit Operations1 stats
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In 2022, there were 96,451 church-related nonprofit organizations in the U.S. with 990 filings—measuring counts of religion-linked entities reporting to the IRS (excluding other excluded categories).
Interpretation
Nonprofit Operations Interpretation
In 2022, the U.S. had 96,451 church-related nonprofit organizations with IRS 990 filings, underscoring how widespread nonprofit operations are within Christianity in America.
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