Jewish Population Study in New York 2023

SOURCE vinnews.com
A study by UJA-Federation of New York in 2023 found that almost 1.4 million people in the Greater New York Area identified as Jewish. The study covers the five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties, showing stability in the number of Jewish adults and children over the past three decades. The study also revealed the religious denominations and interfaith relationships within the Jewish community.

Key Points

  • Almost 1.4 million people in the Greater New York Area identified as Jewish in 2023
  • Stability in the number of Jewish adults and children in the area over the past three decades
  • Religious breakdown: 20% Reform, 19% Orthodox, 15% Conservative, 47% no specific denomination
  • 37% of married Jewish couples in the area are in a relationship with someone outside the Jewish people
  • Approximately 13,000 Jewish Holocaust survivors lived in the eight-county area in 2023, with 92% in New York City

Pros

  • Provides valuable insights into the Jewish population in the Greater New York Area
  • Helps guide funding decisions to support the Jewish community and its institutions

Cons

  • Potential undercounting of the Orthodox population according to some opinions