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Pew Research CenterMay 5, 2021
11. Economics and well-being among U.S. Jews

One-in-four U.S. Jews say they had trouble paying bills or debts in the past year

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11. Economics and well-being among U.S. Jews
In January, nearly four-in-ten Jews said they or someone in their home had lost a job or had pay cut during pandemic
Most Jews satisfied with their life in general today and their community as a place to live
American Jews largely satisfied with family life, physical health, social life
Half of Jews live in households earning at least $100,000
About half of U.S. Jews say they ‘live comfortably’
Fewer than half of Jewish adults over 30 say they ‘lived comfortably’ when they were growing up
One-in-four U.S. Jews say they had trouble paying bills or debts in the past year
At time of survey, 4% of Jewish adults, including 12% under 30, unemployed and looking for work
Half of Jewish workers are in for-profit sector
One-in-ten or more Jewish workers employed in education, health care or entertainment

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