John Gramlich
@johngramlich.bsky.social
I'm an associate director at the Pew Research Center in Washington, DC. Follow us: @pewresearch.org. Learn more: https://www.pewresearch.org/
Michigan's long-running @mtfstudy.bsky.social shows changing teen attitudes about getting married and having kids:
67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Michigan's long-running @mtfstudy.bsky.social shows changing teen attitudes about getting married and having kids:
67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
When asked to identify America's most important ally, more Americans name the UK than any other country: www.pewresearch.org/2025/05/01/a...
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
When asked to identify America's most important ally, more Americans name the UK than any other country: www.pewresearch.org/2025/05/01/a...
Characteristics of SNAP recipients, from new @pewresearch.org analysis:
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Characteristics of SNAP recipients, from new @pewresearch.org analysis:
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Food stamp use by state, May 2025 (latest available data)
21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Food stamp use by state, May 2025 (latest available data)
21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Not everyone can easily envision percentages, so here's a look at America's religious makeup if it were a town of 100 people. This little town of Americaville would have 62 Christians, 29 "nones," 2 Jews, 1 Muslim, 1 Hindu and 1 Buddhist. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Not everyone can easily envision percentages, so here's a look at America's religious makeup if it were a town of 100 people. This little town of Americaville would have 62 Christians, 29 "nones," 2 Jews, 1 Muslim, 1 Hindu and 1 Buddhist. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
The government is back open, but October jobs data may never get released: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The government is back open, but October jobs data may never get released: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
"Millions of younger American women are increasingly imagining their futures elsewhere." In a new @gallup.com survey, 40% of younger women in the US (those ages 15-44) say that, if they had the opportunity, they'd like to move permanently to another country. news.gallup.com/poll/697382/...
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"Millions of younger American women are increasingly imagining their futures elsewhere." In a new @gallup.com survey, 40% of younger women in the US (those ages 15-44) say that, if they had the opportunity, they'd like to move permanently to another country. news.gallup.com/poll/697382/...
How long Americans say they'd *like* to live, by race/ethnicity
Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
How long Americans say they'd *like* to live, by race/ethnicity
Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Chart: How long Americans say they'd like to live
Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Chart: How long Americans say they'd like to live
Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Veterans in Congress, 1953-2025 www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Veterans in Congress, 1953-2025 www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Overall, 35% of Americans trust BBC News, while 13% distrust it. Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to trust it (52% vs. 20%), while Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to distrust it (21% vs. 5%). www.pewresearch.org/journalism/f...
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Overall, 35% of Americans trust BBC News, while 13% distrust it. Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to trust it (52% vs. 20%), while Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to distrust it (21% vs. 5%). www.pewresearch.org/journalism/f...
% of Democrats with a favorable opinion of Chuck Schumer 📉
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
% of Democrats with a favorable opinion of Chuck Schumer 📉
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the most commonly cited reason is that the party is not pushing back hard enough against Trump. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the most commonly cited reason is that the party is not pushing back hard enough against Trump. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
From September @pewresearch.org survey: "For the first time in more than a decade of Pew Research Center surveys on our American Trends Panel, more Democrats disapprove than approve (59% vs. 40%) of the job Democratic leaders in Congress are doing." www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From September @pewresearch.org survey: "For the first time in more than a decade of Pew Research Center surveys on our American Trends Panel, more Democrats disapprove than approve (59% vs. 40%) of the job Democratic leaders in Congress are doing." www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
43% of Americans say the widespread legalization of sports betting is a bad thing for SOCIETY (up from 34% in 2022)
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
43% of Americans say the widespread legalization of sports betting is a bad thing for SOCIETY (up from 34% in 2022)
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
As the government shutdown approaches 40 days, most Republicans and Democrats in the US say it's very important that the *other* party is willing to make compromises. Most Republicans and Democrats do not say that about their *own* party. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As the government shutdown approaches 40 days, most Republicans and Democrats in the US say it's very important that the *other* party is willing to make compromises. Most Republicans and Democrats do not say that about their *own* party. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
"For older Americans, income largely shapes the aging experience."
www.pewresearch.org/social-trend...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"For older Americans, income largely shapes the aging experience."
www.pewresearch.org/social-trend...
www.pewresearch.org/social-trend...
AfD supporters in Germany are about 4x as likely as non-supporters to have confidence in Trump: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
AfD supporters in Germany are about 4x as likely as non-supporters to have confidence in Trump: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
BLS job numbers are on hold during the shutdown and there are broader concerns about the integrity of that data moving forward after Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner in August. So how good of a substitute is ADP data? New analysis explores: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
BLS job numbers are on hold during the shutdown and there are broader concerns about the integrity of that data moving forward after Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner in August. So how good of a substitute is ADP data? New analysis explores: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Dick Cheney on public opinion polls (from excellent @washingtonpost.com obituary) www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Dick Cheney on public opinion polls (from excellent @washingtonpost.com obituary) www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
% of Republicans who say the nation has made some or much progress in dealing with the problem of illegal drugs
12% in 2023
74% in 2025
news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
12% in 2023
74% in 2025
news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
% of Republicans who say the nation has made some or much progress in dealing with the problem of illegal drugs
12% in 2023
74% in 2025
news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
12% in 2023
74% in 2025
news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
New and notable from @gallup.com: "After plunging to a record-low 24% in 2023, the percentage of Americans who believe the nation has made progress in dealing with the problem of illegal drugs has jumped to 45%, the highest Gallup has recorded since 2000." news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
New and notable from @gallup.com: "After plunging to a record-low 24% in 2023, the percentage of Americans who believe the nation has made progress in dealing with the problem of illegal drugs has jumped to 45%, the highest Gallup has recorded since 2000." news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
With Abigail Spanberger's election, Virginia is set to join the list of states that have had a woman governor. (Map from October 2024 @pewresearch.org analysis.) www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
With Abigail Spanberger's election, Virginia is set to join the list of states that have had a woman governor. (Map from October 2024 @pewresearch.org analysis.) www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
A survey about surveys: Most Americans think federal surveys should ask about age and citizenship status. Fewer than half think they should ask about race, ancestry, income and religion. (The census currently does not ask about citizenship or religion.) www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A survey about surveys: Most Americans think federal surveys should ask about age and citizenship status. Fewer than half think they should ask about race, ancestry, income and religion. (The census currently does not ask about citizenship or religion.) www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
I'm not aware of any source for that information. Most crimes aren't reported to police at all (meaning we don't know the victims or the offenders), and most crimes that *are* reported don't result in an arrest (meaning, again, that we don't know the offenders): www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I'm not aware of any source for that information. Most crimes aren't reported to police at all (meaning we don't know the victims or the offenders), and most crimes that *are* reported don't result in an arrest (meaning, again, that we don't know the offenders): www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...