Statistics of the Month - August The Jewish Population: Who, what and where Top Ten Largest National Jewish Populations By Emily Sugiyama Rank Nation Percent of World Jewish Pop 1 Israel 40.6 2 United States 40.3 3 France 3.8 4 Canada 2.9 5 United Kingdom 2.3 6 Russia 1.7 7 Argentina 1.4 8 Germany 0.9 9 Australia 0.8 10 Brazil 0.7 Source: American Jewish Year Book, 2006, (NY: American Jewish Committee, 2006) There are 5.2 million American Jews, five percent less than the 5.5 million counted in the 1990 population study. 4.3 million American Jews attend Passover seders and light Chanukah candles. This number also includes those more Jewishly committed — people who keep kosher homes, routinely attend synagogue, attend Jewish schools and belong to at least one Jewish organization. The rate of intermarriage is rising at a steady pace, with 47 percent of today's Jewish newlyweds marrying non-Jews. This is a four percent increase from 1990. 43 percent of Jews live in the Northeast, 23 percent in the South, 22 percent in the West and 13 percent in the Midwest. There is a migration of American Jews westward. Jews are more affluent than Americans generally. More than 33 percent of Jewish households report an annual income of $75,000 or higher, compared to just 18 percent of U.S. households. The median Jewish household income is $54,000, compared to $42,000 for Americans generally. Source: UJC: The National Jewish Population Study 2000-01. Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: Learn about religious diversity in the work place. Check out, "'Dialogue' as the key to success within interreligious programs" By Vanessa A. Puniak and NCCJ Staff. July statistics - Who's who in the U.S. Prison System? - Statistics on Racial Discrepancies June statistics - Homosexual partnerships in the U.S. May statistics - Business: Where have Asian-Americans positioned themselves? April statistics - What religions do Americans identify with? March statistics - In which industries do women own the most firms? February statistics - Where do African Americans own businesses? January statistics - Hispanic-owned businesses on rise in US December statistics - Do you know America? Where are people of color living? November statistics - Cultural preservation and financial instability: Top concerns for American Indians October statistics - Surprising facts on workers who are disabled September statistics - Hispanic American population, businesses exploding For more on Hispanic Americans, read "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture." August statistics - GLBT Students School Climate Survey July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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