Democrats are more concerned than Republicans about several economic issues
% who say they are very concerned about the following economic issues in the country today
Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Democrats are more concerned than Republicans about several economic issues
% who say they are very concerned about the following economic issues in the country today
| Topic | Total | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem |
|---|---|---|---|
| The price of gasoline and energy | 74 | 65 | 81 |
| The price of food and consumer goods | 73 | 62 | 82 |
| Cost of healthcare | 69 | 57 | 80 |
| Cost of housing | 66 | 53 | 76 |
| Role of AI in the economy | 50 | 42 | 57 |
| People who want to work being unable to find jobs | 48 | 34 | 59 |
| How the stock market is doing | 21 | 19 | 22 |
Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
