Cutting Back During Hard Economic Times
More than six-in-ten Americans have cut back on household spending since the recession began.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Recession Not Over
A majority of Americans say that the economy is still in a recession.
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Still the Land of Prosperity
Despite the continuing economic downturn, by a two-to-one margin, Americans believe their country will continue to be prosperous and make economic progress.
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Proud Patriots
About 8-in-10 Americans say they are extremely proud (52%) or very proud (31%) to be an American.
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Limited Coverage of Longest War
So far in 2010, just 2.8% of the newshole has been devoted to the war in Afghanistan.
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Won’t You Be My (Online) Neighbor?
One-in-five adults use digital tools to talk to their neighbors and keep informed about community issues.
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Do You Know Your Neighbors?
A little more than four-in-ten American adults know most or all of their neighbors.
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Risk of Divorce
Divorce rates declined from 4 per 1,000 people in 2000 to 3.5 divorces per 1,000 in 2008.
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The Typical Modern Mom?
While today’s mothers of newborns are more likely to be older, better educated, unmarried and nonwhite, less than 1% have all these traits.
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The Arizona Effect
The percentage of Mexicans holding favorable views of the U.S. fell from 62% to 44% after Arizona’s immigration law passed.