Religion remains a large part of the majority of people's lives in the United States. There are very few populated communities throughout New England where you won't find a church or house of worship nearby.

But according to a new survey done by World Population Review, people in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and New Hampshire are all using those churches and houses of worship less.

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New Hampshire

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World Population Review declares New Hampshire as the least religious state in the country. Only 33% of the state's population considers themselves religious, while the remaining population declares themselves as agnostic, atheist, or spiritual without religion. Compare that number with the most religious state, Mississippi, where 77% of the population consistently practices religion.


 

Massachusetts

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Not far behind New Hampshire is Massachusetts. Despite being home to churches in seemingly every community, just about 33% of the state's population views themselves as religious. Massachusetts has a large portion of their population that considers themselves to be atheists.


 

Vermont

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Vermont is the 3rd least-religious state in the country, with only 34% of the state's population considering themselves consistent churchgoers. Vermont rates as the highest "spiritual" state, finding their own inner peace in alternative ways from consistent practices in religion.


 Maine

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Maine was named the 4th least-religious state in the nation, with only a little over 34% of the state's population devoted. There was a clear divide in communities in Maine, with some of Maine's oldest towns still holding strong as churchgoers, while Maine's largest cities have seen a significant drop in attendance.


 

Connecticut

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Connecticut ranks as the 5th least-religious state in the country, but it's a big jump from #4 to #5 when it comes to the population practicing religion. Connecticut boasts roughly 43% of their population still regularly practicing religion.


 

What About Rhode Island?

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Religion remains a 50/50 notion in Rhode Island. It is the most religious state in New England, as 49% of the state's population still regularly practices. That's a major jump from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, sitting at only 33%.


 

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