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U.S. National Pride Falls to Lowest Level Since 2001

A June Gallup survey shows U.S. adults reporting record-low pride, with Democrats at 36%, Generation Z at 41%

Members of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association in Alabama read the Declaration of Independence in front of the courthouse on June 27, 2025.
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Overview

  • Only 58% of U.S. adults say they are very or extremely proud to be American, the lowest reading in Gallup’s history dating back to 2001
  • Democratic pride has plunged to a record 36%, marking the party’s lowest level on record and reflecting its alignment with which party holds the presidency
  • Republican pride remains unwavering at 92%, widening the gap between the two parties to 56 percentage points—the largest since polling began
  • Political independents’ strong-pride rating has fallen to 53%, down seven points from last year’s survey
  • Pride declines steadily by generation, with Generation Z at 41%, compared with 58% for millennials and more than 70% for older cohorts