Jazz holds a significant, albeit specific, level of popularity among adult Americans, with millions expressing a liking for the genre.
Based on a survey of approximately 185 million adult Americans:
- Approximately one-third (34 percent) of this broad audience state that they "like jazz." This translates to roughly 63 million people.
- Of those who like jazz, a smaller subset reports liking it "best of all." This group represents no more than one in seven of those who like jazz, which equates to 5 percent of the total possible audience, or approximately 9.5 million individuals.
This indicates that while a substantial number of Americans enjoy jazz music, a much smaller percentage consider it their absolute favorite genre.
To summarize the data from the reference:
| Metric | Percentage of Adult Americans | Approximate Number of Adult Americans (out of 185 million) |
|---|---|---|
| Say they "like jazz" | 34% | 63 million |
| Like jazz "best of all" | 5% | 9.5 million |
This data provides a clear snapshot of jazz's reach and depth of preference within the adult American population according to this specific reference point.
