Despite the continuing economic downturn, by a two-to-one margin, Americans believe their country will continue to be prosperous and make economic progress.

About 8-in-10 Americans say they are extremely proud (52%) or very proud (31%) to be an American.

One-in-five adults use digital tools to talk to their neighbors and keep informed about community issues.

A little more than four-in-ten American adults know most or all of their neighbors.

While today’s mothers of newborns are more likely to be older, better educated, unmarried and nonwhite, less than 1% have all these traits.

The percentage of Mexicans holding favorable views of the U.S. fell from 62% to 44% after Arizona’s immigration law passed.

In 20 nations surveyed in both 2010 and 2007, the median percentage expressing favorable views of the U.S. rose by 20 points.

Despite a decline in his popularity at home, Obama continues to enjoy broad popularity around the world.