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Muslims In The USA
Fact Sheet
Population
- There are approximately 7 Million Muslims in the USA. This number is larger than the population in Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.
- Muslims have an annual growth rate of 6% versus 0.9% for the total USA. (Census 2000).
- Growth factors: Birth rates, conversion rates, and immigration.
- It is the same size as the Hispanic community was 25 years ago.
American Muslims are younger
- 67% of adult American Muslims are under the age of 40 years.
- 67% of the adult American population is over the age of 40 years.
American Muslims are well educated:
- 67% of the American Muslims have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Less than 44% of the general American population has a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 43% of American Muslims hold an advanced degree, compared to 8.6% of the general American population.
American Muslims are affluent
The US average income is $42.158 per
year (Census 2000).
66% of American Muslims earn over
$50.000 a year.
26% of American Muslims earn over
$100.000 a year.
Top occupations
- Muslims occupy a wide range of positions, with the top positions being:
Students (20.2%), Engineers (12.4%), Physicians (10.8%), Homemakers (10%), Programmers (7%), Corporate Managers (6.4%), Teachers (6.4%), and Small Business Owners (4.4%).
Under represented occupations for Muslims:
- American Muslims are under represented in occupations, such as those that help form public policy and influence public opinion. Some examples are: Journalists/Editors (1.1%), Attorneys/Lawyers (0.8%), and Actors/Producers/Film Directors (0.6%).
- American Muslims are not commonly found in state legislatures and courts where laws are made and practiced.
Market analysis of American Muslims:
- This sizable market is made up of 7 million people.
- These people are younger, well educated, and affluent.
- It has 2.3 million households in North America.
- Its family size is 25% larger than the average American family.
- It has a growth rate of 6% per year.
- This number is expected to reach 16 million by 2014.
REFERENCES
Ø Cornell University April 2002
Ø Zogby International, Aug 2000
Ø US Census 2000
Ø Statistical Abstract Of The US 2001
Muslims in America
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