Key facts about Americans and guns
Six-in-ten U.S. adults say gun violence is a very big problem in the country today, up 9 percentage points from spring 2022.
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Six-in-ten U.S. adults say gun violence is a very big problem in the country today, up 9 percentage points from spring 2022.
Mothers are more likely than fathers to be extremely or very worried about a school shooting, and concerns also vary by race and ethnicity.
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
53% of parents of K-12 students say schools in the United States should be providing a mix of in-person and online instruction this winter.
The 118th Congress achieved a variety of demographic milestones when its members took office, though it still remains out of step with the U.S. population.
As 2021 draws to a close, here are some of Pew Research Center’s most striking research findings from the past year.
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
The share of 18- to 29-year-olds living with their parents has become a majority since U.S. coronavirus cases began spreading early this year.
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.
54% of Hispanics in the U.S. say establishing a way for most unauthorized immigrants to stay in the country legally is very important.
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