Visualizing the Religious Landscape of the U.S.

Key Takeaways:

• Christian Majority – 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christian, with Evangelical Protestants (23%) and Catholics (19%) as the largest groups.
• Despite its dominance, the share of Christians has decreased from 78% in 2007 to 62% in 2024.
• Growing Unaffiliated – Nearly 1 in 3 Americans (29%) are religiously unaffiliated.
• The Religious Landscape Study (RLS) – Conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2007, 2014, and 2023–24, this study surveys more than 35,000 Americans across all 50 states about their religious affiliations.