Where the Outsiders stand out from other engagement groups
% of Outsiders who say they …
Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news.
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
Where the Outsiders stand out from other engagement groups
% of Outsiders who say they …
| Volunteered in the past year | Voted in 2024 | Attend religious services in person at least monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobilizers | 77 | 87 | 45 |
| Connectors | 42 | 87 | 43 |
| Spectators | 17 | 49 | 25 |
| Outsiders | 13 | 41 | 24 |
Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news.
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
