Overview

• 76% of U.S. adults across racial backgrounds name issues related to the economy as a top priority for the government in 2024, with inflation standing out as a major concern.
• Views among racial groups diverge on issues beyond the economy, including racism, immigration, and foreign policy.
• Immigration is a top priority for 43% of Hispanic adults, 36% of white adults, and 29% of Asians and Pacific Islanders, but only 19% of Black adults.
• White adults are more likely than other racial groups to name politics as an important issue for the upcoming year and to express concern about government spending, corruption, and taxes.
• Non-white adults are more likely than white adults to highlight racism or racial inequality among the topics for the government to address.