Counting Race: How the Census Measures Identity and What Americans Think About It
How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.
Across six issue areas, the share of adults who say there is at least some common ground between the parties has declined by an average of 12 points since 2023.
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
Americans see China unfavorably, but the share with this view has dropped for the first time in five years.
Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) say they approve of Trump increasing efforts to deport people who are living in the U.S. illegally.
Women now make up 35% of workers in the United States’ 10 highest-paying occupations – up from 13% in 1980.
About four-in-ten immigrants (43%) say they worry a lot or some, up from 33% in March.
Americans continue to say criticism from news organizations keeps political leaders from doing things they shouldn’t.
A median of 49% of people in 12 places in Asia say they at least somewhat favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally.
The survey asked about possible reasons why there are more men than women in high political offices. Of the eight reasons we asked about, only one – women having to do more to prove themselves than men – is seen as a major reason by a majority of Americans (54%). More than four-in-ten point to […]
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