Religion Starkville has more than 80 places of worship, which serve most religious traditions. Faculty, staff and students at Mississippi State University, including those from other nations, have greatly increased the city's diversity. As of October 2007, approximately half (49.74%) of the residents of Starkville claim a religious affiliation; most are Christian. Of those claiming affiliation, 41.59% self-identify as Protestant, including 25% Baptist and 11% Methodist. Lower percentages identify as Catholic, Mormon, Hindu and Muslim.
Religion Starkville has more than 80 places of worship which serve most religious traditions Faculty staff and students at Mississippi State University including those from other nations have greatly increased the city's diversity As of October 2007 approximately half (4974%) of the residents of Starkville claim a religious affiliation; most are Christian Of those claiming affiliation 4159% self-identify as Protestant including 25% Baptist and 11% Methodist Lower percentages identify as Catholic Mormon Hindu and Muslim