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A New Study Reveals the States With the Most Megachurches

A New Study Reveals the States With the Most Megachurches

Monday, May 18, 2026
Megachurches aren’t exactly a niche American phenomenon anymore. According to the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, the U.S. had more than 1,800 megachurches by 2020, up from just 350 in 1990 and 650 in 2000. And a new map using Hartford’s megachurch database breaks down exactly where those churches are concentrated across the country. Hartford…