Most U.S. adults see no end in sight for country’s political divisions
Looking ahead 25 years, % of U.S. adults who say that by the year 2050 …
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Most U.S. adults see no end in sight for country’s political divisions
Looking ahead 25 years, % of U.S. adults who say that by the year 2050 …
| Race relations will improve | Race relations will get worse |
|---|---|
| 50% | 48% |
| The U.S. system of government will work better than today | The U.S. system of government will work worse than today |
| 45% | 54% |
| The U.S. economy will be stronger | The U.S. economy will be weaker |
| 43% | 55% |
| The U.S. will be a safer place to live | The U.S. will be a more dangerous place to live |
| 41% | 56% |
| The U.S. will be more important in the world | The U.S. will be less important in the world |
| 40% | 58% |
| The country will be less politically divided | The country will be more politically divided |
| 33% | 66% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
