2,718 respondents
Overall Response Distribution
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy (n=2718)
Paired term: 19.4%
Democracy: 80.6%
Perception (meant for me?) (n=2718)
Fully meant for me: 11.6%
Somewhat meant for me: 13.7%
Neutral: 22.5%
Somewhat meant for someone else: 13.0%
Fully meant for someone else: 30.4%
Unsure: 8.8%
Understanding (n=2718)
Definitely yes: 26.9%
Probably yes: 36.5%
Unsure: 20.3%
Probably no: 10.4%
Definitely no: 6.0%
Demographic Breakdowns
Urban/Rural
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Urban
n=741
Suburban
n=1462
Rural
n=515
Gender
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Female
n=1580
Male
n=1127
Race/Ethnicity
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
American Indian, Indigenous or Native American, or Alaska Native
n=28
Asian
n=89
Black or African American
n=304
Hispanic, Latina, or Latino
n=153
Middle Eastern or North African
n=6
Multiracial
n=48
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
n=5
Not listed, please specify
n=6
White
n=2079
Political Ideology
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Very conservative
n=406
Somewhat conservative
n=543
Moderate
n=922
Somewhat liberal
n=413
Very liberal
n=372
Education Level
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Some high school, but no degree
n=38
High school/GED graduate
n=553
Vocational or technical school
n=110
Some college, but no degree
n=557
Associate's or other two-year degree
n=57
Four-year college graduate (bachelor's degree)
n=889
Masters degree
n=363
Professional doctorate degree (MD, DO, JD, DMin, DMA)
n=63
PhD or Another Research Doctorate
n=45
Religion
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agnostic
n=159
Atheist
n=126
Buddhist
n=22
Evangelical or born-again Christian
n=152
Hindu
n=12
Jewish
n=95
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
n=34
Muslim
n=26
Native or Indigenous religion/spirituality
n=13
None of the above
n=214
Orthodox Christian such as Greek or Roman Orthodox
n=32
Other, please specify
n=82
Protestant Christian, and part of a specific denomination (such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran or Episcopalian)
n=633
Protestant Christian, but not part of a specific denomination
n=254
Roman Catholic
n=638
Sikh
n=5
Spiritual (not religious)
n=221
Employment Status
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agriculture sector
n=20
Business/corporate/for-profit sector
n=478
Education sector
n=188
Healthcare sector
n=191
Homemaker/Not employed outside the home
n=161
Media/journalism sector
n=10
Nonprofit sector
n=60
Philanthropic sector
n=4
Public/government sector
n=134
Retired
n=902
Technology/science/engineering sector
n=197
Unemployed
n=245
2024 Presidential Vote Choice
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Donald Trump (the Republican candidate)
n=1128
Kamala Harris (the Democratic candidate)
n=1314
Another candidate
n=80
I did not vote
n=196
Hidden Tribes
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Progressive Activists
n=238
Traditional Liberals
n=463
Passive Liberals
n=271
Moderates
n=597
Disengaged
n=367
Traditional Conservatives
n=693
Devoted Conservatives
n=89
Hidden Tribes - Exhausted Majority
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Exhausted Majority
n=1698
Wings
n=1020
Census Region
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Midwest
n=539
Northeast
n=603
South
n=818
West
n=758
Age Group
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
18-24
n=105
25-34
n=295
35-44
n=461
45-54
n=441
55-64
n=496
65-74
n=505
75+
n=415
Generation
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Silent Generation
n=118
Baby Boomers
n=981
Gen X
n=710
Millennials
n=678
Gen Z
n=231
Party ID
Preference: Democratic Socialism vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Democrat
n=949
Independent
n=450
Independent, leaning Democratic
n=210
Independent, leaning Republican
n=187
Republican
n=873