Fewer Americans are proud of US achievements: AP-NORC poll

Key Points:

• A new AP-NORC poll shows a decline in Americans' pride in their country's history, democracy, military, and global political influence since 2017, with Democrats and independents driving much of the decrease.
• Gallup polling reveals only 53% of U.S. adults feel "extremely" or "very" proud to be American, the lowest level recorded since 2001, highlighting a broad decline in patriotic sentiment amid political turmoil and economic challenges.
• Despite declining pride, most Americans still consider being American highly important to their personal identity, especially Republicans and older adults, while younger people and many Democrats express less national pride.
• Racial and ethnic identity plays a significant role for many Black and Hispanic Americans, with a majority of Black adults rating their race or ethnicity as very important to their identity, often more so than their American identity.
• The poll was conducted in April 2024 with 2,596 adults, reflecting attitudes during ongoing geopolitical tensions, including U.S.-Iran conflicts near the Strait of Hormuz.