American Pride Declines Amid Shifting National Identity, Polls Show

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 3, 2026 —

Recent polling data from AP-NORC and Gallup suggests a notable decline in American pride concerning the nation’s history, democratic principles, and its global standing. This trend, which has been developing over the past decade, has seen a particularly sharp decrease since 2017, according to the polls.

The surveys indicate that fewer Americans now identify as “extremely” or “very” proud to be American. This waning sense of national pride appears to be most pronounced among Democrats and independent voters. In contrast, being American remains a significant aspect of identity for a larger percentage of Republicans and older adults.

However, the polls also highlight differing perspectives on identity within the United States. A notable portion of Black Americans reported that their racial or ethnic identity holds a more central place in their sense of self compared to their national identity.

The data reflects a complex and evolving landscape of national identity and pride among Americans. While the overall trend shows a decrease in expressed national pride, especially among certain political and age demographics, the importance of national identity remains strong for others. The findings underscore a divergence in how different groups within the country perceive and prioritize their various identities.

Further details regarding the specific methodologies, sample sizes, and margins of error for the AP-NORC and Gallup polls were not provided in the summary. The exact timelines for data collection beyond the general observation of the past decade and since 2017 were also not specified.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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