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New PRRI poll finds smaller share of Americans say they are proud to be American ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary
A public opinion survey released by PRRI found 51 percent of respondents say they are “extremely proud” or “very proud” of their American identity, with fewer describing that identity as a strong source of pride ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
A new public opinion poll from PRRI, released ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, found that fewer Americans report being proud of being American, with 51 percent of respondents saying they are either “extremely proud” or “very proud” of their American identity.
According to the poll results, 23 percent of respondents said they are “moderately proud” of their American identity. Another 14 percent reported that they are less proud, PRRI said, according to the survey breakdown reported by The Hill.
The findings arrive as the country prepares for the milestone marking 250 years since independence, a period that is expected to include public discussions about national identity and civic belonging across schools, government programming, and community events.
PRRI’s survey also asked respondents about their attachment to their American identity, producing a range of answers from strong pride to more limited or weaker pride. The Hill reported the results using the specific categories of “extremely proud,” “very proud,” “moderately proud,” and “less proud.”
The poll results were reported by The Hill on June 18, 2026. The report did not provide, in the material reviewed for this story, additional details such as the survey’s field dates, sample size, or margin of error.
The practical effect of the survey is primarily informational for government agencies and institutions that plan programming around the 250th anniversary, including officials considering how to structure public materials on civic identity. However, the survey itself does not change any federal policy or law.
The results also add to an ongoing public debate about national belonging and how Americans define civic identity, though the survey reported here does not establish why respondents answered as they did.
Why It Matters
- The results provide a snapshot of how Americans describe pride in national identity ahead of government and community programming for the 250th anniversary.
- Survey results like these can inform how public institutions decide what civic messaging to emphasize and what languages or themes to include.
- The findings highlight that a sizable share of respondents do not report strong pride, which could shape participation and outreach strategies for civic events.
- The survey is descriptive and does not by itself create or alter any legal requirements, but it can affect the framing of public discussions led by schools and government partners.
Key Facts
- PRRI conducted a poll reported by The Hill ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
- In the poll, 51 percent of respondents said they are “extremely proud” or “very proud” of their American identity.
- Another 23 percent said they are “moderately proud” of their American identity.
- The survey breakdown reported by The Hill included 14 percent who said they are “less proud.”
- The Hill reported the findings on June 18, 2026.