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Survey report · United States

Pew: U.S. economic conditions, 2026-07-12

U.S. adults age 18 and older, noninstitutionalized · Released Jul 23, 2026

Fieldwork
Jul 6, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026
Full survey sample
3,554
Conducted by
SSRS
Method
Online and live telephone

Survey findings

2 recorded questions

Question 1

Thinking about the nation’s economy… How would you rate economic conditions in this country today?

Asked of: All respondents; U.S. adults
Question sample: n = 3,554

Excellent2%
Good21%
Only fair41%
Poor35%

Percentages are reported as published; rounding or omitted categories can affect the total. Bars use a 0–100% scale. Less-than results retain the source threshold and have no exact-length bar.

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Question 1: reported responses
ResponsePercent
Excellent2%
Good21%
Only fair41%
Poor35%

Question 2

Thinking about the nation’s economy… How would you rate economic conditions in this country today?

Asked of: All respondents; U.S. adults
Question sample: n = 3,554

Excellent or good24%
Only fair41%
Poor35%

Percentages are reported as published; rounding or omitted categories can affect the total. Bars use a 0–100% scale. Less-than results retain the source threshold and have no exact-length bar.

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Question 2: reported responses
ResponsePercent
Excellent or good24%
Only fair41%
Poor35%

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Survey record 16 · Version 2 · Record updated Oct 31, 2026

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