U.S. ideological leanings among adults 1992-2024

Published by
Abigail Tierney,
Jan 23, 2025

According to a 2024 poll, roughly 37 percent of people in the United States identified as conservative or very conservative. While this has stayed relatively consistent since 1992, the number of Americans who considered their political views liberal or very liberal has increased from 17 percent in 1992 to 25 percent in 2024.

Political leanings among voters in the United States from 1992 to 2024

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Release date

January 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

1992 to 2024

Number of respondents

3,106 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Original question: How would you describe your political views -- very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal or very liberal?

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