Key facts about Asians in the U.S.
The number of Asian Americans grew from 11.9 million in 2000 to 24.8 million in 2023.
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About half of Americans continue to say Trump administration is doing ‘too much’ on deportations
The share saying the administration is doing too little to deport immigrants living in the country illegally has risen slightly, mainly driven by Republicans.
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Most Black Americans exchange emotional support with family members
This is one of five detailed sections in a report on how Black Americans define and support their family networks. The report also includes an overview of key findings. Families that give and receive emotional support can play a key role in emotional well-being, social connections and physical health. For Black Americans, family is often […]
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2. Views of the Trump administration’s immigration policies
Many Americans disapprove of several of the Trump administration’s most controversial immigration actions. For example, 61% disapprove of deporting some immigrants who are in the United States illegally to a prison in El Salvador, while far fewer – 37% – approve of this policy. Views are similar on suspending asylum applications from people seeking to […]
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Facts About the U.S. Black Population
Key statistics and data about the demographic, geographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. Black population.
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Americans are following the news less closely than they used to
In 2016, 51% of U.S. adults said they followed the news all or most of the time, but that share fell to 36% in 2025.
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1. AI in Americans’ lives: Awareness, experiences and attitudes
Key findings This chapter looks at Americans’ exposure to artificial intelligence and views on its use in their lives. How much have Americans heard about AI and how often do they think they interact with it? How much control do Americans think they have over AI in their lives, and would they like more? AI […]
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Americans’ support for school cellphone bans has ticked up since last year
More than four-in-ten Americans (44%) back bans on student cellphone use during the entire school day, up from 36% last fall.
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Majority of Americans prefer spread-out communities with big houses
55% of Americans say they would prefer to live in a community where houses are larger and farther away from amenities – compared to 44% who say the opposite.
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Giving and receiving financial help in Black families
This is one of five detailed sections in a report on how Black Americans define and support their family networks. The report also includes an overview of key findings. Family support systems can play a critical role in helping people navigate financial challenges, but giving money or other assistance may also create financial strain on […]