1. Protestantism: Protestantism is the dominant religion in South Carolina, with approximately 67% of the population identifying as Protestant. The largest Protestant denominations include:
- Southern Baptist Convention: 35%
- United Methodist Church: 10%
- Lutheran: 4%
- Presbyterian Church (USA): 3%
- Episcopal Church: 2%
2. Catholicism: Catholicism is the second-largest religious group in South Carolina, with around 10% of the population identifying as Catholic.
3. Non-Religious: Approximately 16% of South Carolinians identify as religiously unaffiliated, including atheists, agnostics, and those who do not identify with any particular religious group.
4. Other Religions: Other religious affiliations in South Carolina include Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and various non-Christian and non-Jewish faiths. Together, these religions account for approximately 7% of the state's population.
It's important to note that these statistics are based on self-reported religious affiliations and may have changed since the 2014 study. Additionally, there is diversity within each religious group, with various beliefs and practices among individuals within the same denomination or faith.
