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Religious Landscape Study: Database
The Religious Landscape Study surveys more than 35,000 Americans about their religious affiliations, beliefs and practices, as well as their social and political views and demographic traits. Find religious data by metro area, state, region or for the whole United States in our interactive database.
- Related report: Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off
- Learn more about the Religious Landscape Study: What is the RLS?
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10 facts about U.S. Catholics
Catholics are one of the largest religious groups in the United States, outnumbering any single Protestant denomination.
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Gender pay gap in U.S. has narrowed slightly over 2 decades
In 2024, women earned an average of 85% of what men earned, according to an analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers.
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Where Americans stand on the economy, immigration and other issues as Trump addresses Congress
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues.
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The changing face of Congress in 7 charts
The 119th Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in history, and it includes the nation’s first openly transgender legislator at the federal level.
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5 facts about Americans and YouTube
Here are five key findings about YouTube from our research to mark its 20th anniversary.
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Politics & Policy
Public Anticipates Changes With Trump but Is Split Over Whether They Will Be Good or Bad
As Trump returns to the White House, Republicans are upbeat about Trump’s actions and agenda, but Democrats find little to like.
Features
Social Media
No consensus on who comes to mind when Americans are asked to name a news influencer
In an open-ended question, we asked U.S. adults who say they regularly get news from news influencers to name the first one who comes to mind for them.
What we know about TikTok content creators
On TikTok, Americans often follow people who have a strong social media presence. These creator accounts make up about half of all accounts that U.S. users follow.
How news influencers talked about Trump and Harris during the 2024 election
Most news influencers published posts about both candidates in summer and fall, and identical shares were more critical than supportive of each.
8 facts about Americans and TikTok
Americans increasingly have been turning to TikTok – both in general and for news – even as the app faces an uncertain future in the United States.
Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024
Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they’re on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used by teens.
Economy & Work
Americans Continue to View Several Economic Issues as Top National Problems
At the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, Americans see a host of economic issues, including inflation, as top problems facing the country.
Republicans think economy will improve over the next year, Democrats expect it to get worse
About three-quarters of Republicans (73%) expect the economy to be better a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, while 64% of Democrats say it’ll be worse.
Many remote workers say they’d be likely to leave their job if they could no longer work from home
Among employed adults who have a job that can be done from home, 75% are working remotely at least some of the time.
Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
Gender & LGBTQ
Men, Women and Social Connections
While experiences with loneliness don’t differ much by gender, men seem to turn to their networks less often for connection and emotional support.
U.S. teens are less likely than adults to know a trans person, more likely to know someone who’s nonbinary
Fewer than four-in-ten teens (36%) say they know someone who’s transgender, and 28% know someone who’s nonbinary.
119th Congress’ LGBTQ members include first trans representative
One senator and 12 members of the House of Representatives identify as lesbian, gay, transgender or queer.
Views of DEI have become slightly more negative among U.S. workers
About half of workers (52%) now say focusing on increasing DEI at work is mainly a good thing, down from 56% in February 2023.
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U.S. Surveys
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Signature Reports
America’s News Influencers
Race and LGBTQ Issues in K-12 Schools
Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working
Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics
Measuring Religion in China
Diverse Cultures and Shared Experiences Shape Asian American Identities
Editor’s Pick
Most Americans continue to say media scrutiny keeps politicians from doing things they shouldn’t
How Americans view Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
Biden granted more acts of clemency than any prior president
Faith on the Hill
Many Americans perceive a rise in dangerous driving; 78% see cellphone distraction as major problem
7 facts about Germany’s AfD party
Immigration & Migration
Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship draws more disapproval than approval
What Americans think about Trump’s immigration actions early in his second term
Key facts about the U.S. Black population
Americans lean toward keeping legal immigration steady, see high-skilled workers as a priority
Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions
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