Washington, D.C. – A new national survey finds American pride has dropped sharply ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, with voters increasingly divided over democracy, religion, and national identity.
According to a Public Religion Research Institute survey reported by Axios, 51% of Americans say they are extremely or very proud to be American. That is down from 82% in 2013. PRRI also found that only 18% of Americans say they are extremely or very proud of how democracy is working in the United States today.
The survey found major partisan gaps. Most Republicans said being born in America, believing in God, and being Christian are important to being truly American. Less than half of Democrats said the same about being born in America or believing in God, and fewer than one-third said being Christian is important to national identity.
The American Dream also appears weaker among younger adults. PRRI found that 36% of adults ages 18 to 29 believe hard work helps people get ahead, down from 50% in 2024.
PRRI President Robert P. Jones told Axios the country is increasingly divided between Republicans and everyone else on questions of faith, democracy, and American identity.
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