Thursday, July 09, 2026

Young Americans are worse than fed up - Harvard Youth Poll Fall 2025. Really!

Is the situation really so gloomy or did Harvard University manipulate the poll?

Are not young people easily influenced by news media coverage for lack of life experience? If so, then all the reporting on price inflation in recent times is reflected in the poll (see chart below)

According to Google: "Around 53-54 million 18- to 29-year-olds live in the U.S."

"Poll finds deep economic insecurity, eroding trust in democratic institutions, growing social fragmentation.

Key Takeaways
  • Young Americans feel the country is off course and their futures are unstable.
  • Across every measure — national direction, personal finances, and day-to-day security — instability is the dominant reality shaping how young Americans see their lives and their future.
  • Only 13% say the U.S. is generally headed in the right direction, while 57% say things are off on the wrong track; 28% are unsure.
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51st Edition - Fall 2025 | The Institute of Politics at Harvard University






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