People Group Profiles
“All nations will come and worship before you."
- Revelations 15:4
Total Population: 41,065
ROP3 Code: 105785
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Montreal (Laval), QC - 10,035
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA - 4,000
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY - 3,200
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX - 2,600
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD - 2,200
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Congolese originated from of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of the Congo. As a result of war in their homeland, their population has more than doubled over the past ten years.
They speak Lingala, a Bantu language spoken throughout the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a large part of the Republic of the Congo. They also speak English, French, Swahili, Kikongo, and Tshiluba.
Several Congolese organizations reinforce the people group identity. They gather annually for holidays like New Year's Day and Independence Day of the Democratic Republic of Congo (June 30), celebrating with Congolese traditional food, music and dancing.
Most Congolese claim Christianity as their religion. However, some seek materialism and a secular lifestyle.
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| Country | City | Metro Area Name | State / Prov. | Baseline Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | City | Metro Area Name | State / Prov. | Baseline Population |
| Canada | Montréal | Montreal (Laval) | QC | 10,035 |
| United States | Malden | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy | MA | 4,000 |
| United States | NY | New York-Newark-Jersey City | NY | 3,200 |
| United States | Arlington | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | TX | 2,600 |
| United States | Parkville | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | MD | 2,200 |
| United States | College Park | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | MD | 1,900 |
| United States | Chicago | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | IL | 1,000 |
| United States | Louisville | Louisville/Jefferson County | KY | 400 |
| United States | KCMO | Kansas City | MO | 20 |
