Americans in urban, suburban, and rural communities engage in society in slightly different ways
% of U.S. adults in each engagement group, by community type
Note: We sorted Americans into four “engagement groups” based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news. Respondents who were not categorized into an engagement group are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 8-14, 2025.
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Americans in urban, suburban, and rural communities engage in society in slightly different ways
% of U.S. adults in each engagement group, by community type
| Community type | Mobilizers | Connectors | Spectators | Outsiders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 9 | 23 | 33 | 35 |
| Suburban | 9 | 34 | 27 | 30 |
| Rural | 10 | 30 | 25 | 35 |
Note: We sorted Americans into four “engagement groups” based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news. Respondents who were not categorized into an engagement group are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 8-14, 2025.
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