Americans Are Feeling Less Patriotic Ahead of 250th Anniversary
Summary
New surveys show that as the United States nears its 250th anniversary, fewer Americans feel proud and certain about what patriotism means today. Pride in the country is lower than in past years, with younger people and Democrats showing less patriotism, while Republicans report higher pride.Key Facts
- Only 51% of Americans say they are very or extremely proud to be American.
- Pride is higher among Republicans (83%) than independents (43%) and Democrats (31%).
- Young adults (18-29) are less proud (34%) than seniors (66% of those 65+).
- Just 18% express pride in the way democracy works today.
- Gallup found American pride at a 25-year low of 58% in 2025, down from 87% in 2001.
- Democrats' pride dropped from 62% in 2024 to 36% in 2025, while Republicans remained high at 92%.
- Pew surveys show 69% of Americans are unhappy with the country’s current direction.
- Many expect the economy to weaken and national divisions to grow by 2050.
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