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Church Demographics
Key Demographic Information for Greater Dayton Area

Montgomery Co. Population 559,062 2000 US Census for Montgomery Co.
City of Dayton Population 166,179 2000 US Census for Dayton
"Unclaimed" Population 261,948 ARDA
*The number of "Unclaimed" persons has been adjusted because 14 religious communities
did not participate in the 2000 Religious Congregations and Membership Study,
including the historically African American denominations.
The number of "Unclaimed" persons was reduced by estimating the members of these communities.
"Unclaimed" persons are those who are not an adherent of a particular Christian community.

Number 1 reason a persons comes to Christ and a particular church?
A friend or relative invited me.

(79% of 10,000 respondents)

74% of persons who are "unchurched" are receptive to and are likely to attend an invitiation to church.