American pride takes a hit – poll

A Gallup poll shows that 58% of US adults feel ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ proud to be American, the lowest figure since 2001. This decline is attributed to widening partisan and generational divides, with Republicans expressing significantly higher levels of pride than Democrats and independents. Younger age groups also show a greater decrease in national pride compared to older demographics.

• Americans’ national pride has reached its lowest point in over two decades.
• Only 58% of US adults are ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ proud to be American.
• The decline is driven by partisan differences, with Republicans showing much higher pride than Democrats and independents.
• A generational split is also evident, with younger adults reporting lower levels of national pride.
• The share of those ‘extremely proud’ has decreased significantly from the previous year.
• The survey was conducted by Gallup between June 1-15, 2024.