Among engagement groups, Outsiders tend to have less education, lower incomes than other U.S. adults
% who are in each demographic category
Note: Outsiders are one of four engagement groups from a cluster analysis that sorted Americans based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news. Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted July 9-Dec. 5, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Among engagement groups, Outsiders tend to have less education, lower incomes than other U.S. adults
% who are in each demographic category
| Group | College+ | Some college | HS or less |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outsiders | 23 | 28 | 48 |
| All U.S. adults | 35 | 28 | 35 |
| $100K+ | $30K-<$100K | <$30K | |
| Outsiders | 20 | 43 | 31 |
| All U.S. adults | 31 | 43 | 20 |
Note: Outsiders are one of four engagement groups from a cluster analysis that sorted Americans based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news. Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted July 9-Dec. 5, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
