WASHINGTON D.C. — A new Gallup poll reveals a significant decline in national pride, particularly among Democrats and younger generations, marking a striking shift in American sentiment over the past decade.
The survey indicates that only 36% of Democrats now report being “extremely” or “very” proud to be American. This reflects a dramatic decrease in national pride, a sentiment also evident among younger demographics.
The findings highlight a widening ideological chasm, with the pride gap between Democrats and Republicans reaching 56 percentage points, its widest margin since 2001. This includes the entirety of Republican President Donald Trump’s first term.
Generational differences are also pronounced. On average, only about 4 in 10 U.S. adults belonging to Generation Z (born 1997-2012) expressed a high level of pride in being American in Gallup surveys conducted over the past five years. This contrasts sharply with approximately 6 in 10 Millennials (born 1980-1996) and at least 7 in 10 adults in older generations, who reported similar levels of pride.
The poll underscores a complex and evolving relationship many Americans have with their national identity.
