The Washington Post has produced six massively detailed maps showing the religious make-up of America. The main map is above – if you want to enlarge it you'll have to click through to the Post's report here. The author/analyst, Niraj Chokshi, has uncovered some fascinating material – most of it lurking in the 2010 US Religion Census (data submitted by congregations, not the official US Census) but so much more surprising set out in map form. And here's an example.
Did you know there are – possibly – now more religious Muslims than religious Jews in Florida? I know, it seems incredible. Miami Beach has had 15 Jewish mayors, there are getting on for 200 synagogues in South Florida – and, of course, it was the hunting ground of the despicable Bernie Madoff. But here's a section from the map of Eastern states, grouped by region.... Keep reading
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Religion in America’s states and counties, in 6 maps
Murray, while it is located in rural western Kentucky, is a university town, and has a growing Muslim population. The town has a mosque and Islamic Student Center on the edge of the Murray State University campus. My next door neighbors are Muslim as are my neighbors down the street.Map: Washington Post
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