Many Americans say they feel hopeful, happy when they think about the future
Among U.S. adults (%)
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Question about optimism/pessimism comes from a survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026. Questions about hopefulness/happiness come from a survey of U.S. adults conducted July 8-Aug. 3, 2025.
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Many Americans say they feel hopeful, happy when they think about the future
Among U.S. adults (%)
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| When you think about the future, do you feel hopeful? | 68% | 31% |
| When you think about the future, do you feel happy? | 54% | 43% |
| Thinking about the future of the U.S., would you say you are … | 48% | 51% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Question about optimism/pessimism comes from a survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026. Questions about hopefulness/happiness come from a survey of U.S. adults conducted July 8-Aug. 3, 2025.
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