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2026 Orange County
Jewish Demography Study
93,500 Stories.
One Community.
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The study’s findings can be organized into four sections.
Start with the Overview to understand key demographic information about the local Jewish community.
Explore the other mini reports to engage more deeply on specific topics.
Read across them to develop your own perspective on the experiences of Jewish people in Orange County.
Overview
Daily Life
Jewish Life
Hot Topics
01 | Overview
OC’s Jewish Community
at a Glance
A demographic overview of the community, including size,
age, geography, household composition, and more.
93,500
Jewish Individuals
57,000
Jewish Households
5%
Of All OC Households
Age
Jewish OC
Population
21%
18%
27%
17%
17%
OC
Population¹
29%
25%
25%
12%
9%
U.S. Jewish
Population²
28%
23%
20%
17%
13%
18–34 Yrs
35–49 Yrs
50–64 Yrs
65–74 Yrs
75+ Yrs
¹ACS 2023 ²Pew 2020
Gender
54%
Female
45%
Male
1% Prefer to self-describe
Geography
Jewish households are present across the county, but not evenly distributed.
Central/North
N/Central Coastal
South OC
Irvine
Note: Geographic analyses in this study are based on ZIP code of residence.
Region by Age
Orange County Jewish Households
22-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
Employment & Education
A closer look at employment and educational attainment reveals a highly educated and actively engaged community.
Employment Status
Educational Attainment
Section 02
Daily Life
An exploration of the financial circumstances, health and well-being, and patterns of residence in Orange County.
Can Jewish people in Orange County actually make ends meet?
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How is the composition of the Orange County Jewish community evolving?
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What patterns of health and well-being exist in the community?
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Section 03
Jewish Life
A dive into personal Jewish identity and connection, ritual practices, and engagement with Jewish institutions and community.
How do members of our community express their Jewish identities?
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What barriers keep people from participating in Jewish life in OC?
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Are Jewish children participating in key identity formation experiences?
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Section 04
Hot Topics
Perspectives on key topics facing the community, including antisemitism, Israel, and politics.
Where is the community more aligned than we might have thought?
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Where are there opportunities to bridge divides?
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How can we work together to combat antisemitism?
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Reports
Download the full reports and mini reports from the 2026 Orange County Jewish Demography Study.
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Community Findings Report
The comprehensive community-facing summary of findings.
Research Report
The full academic research report with methodology and detailed findings.
Overview
Daily Life
Jewish Life
Hot Topics
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 OC Jewish Demography Study is the first comprehensive demographic study of the Orange County Jewish community. Funded by the Samueli Foundation and conducted by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, it provides insights into the size, characteristics, and needs of the local Jewish population.
Data was collected through a multi-method approach including an online survey of Jewish households in Orange County, supplemented by community engagement and outreach to ensure broad participation across all segments of the Jewish community.
Thousands of community members contributed their voices to this study, making it the most comprehensive picture of Jewish life in Orange County ever assembled.
The study was funded by the Samueli Foundation, reflecting their commitment to understanding and supporting the Orange County Jewish community.
The findings are available for community organizations, planners, educators, and individuals to better understand the Jewish community in Orange County. Download the reports and mini reports to explore specific topics.
Visit the Reports section above to download the full Community Findings Report, the Research Report, and individual mini reports on Overview, Daily Life, Jewish Life, and Hot Topics.
Learn More
Visit the reports page to see all available studies of the 2026 Orange County Jewish Demography Study