Massive partisan divide on whether racism is still a big problem

The share of U.S. adult citizens who say racism is a big problem in society today, somewhat of a problem, a small problem, or not a problem

Survey was conducted Feb. 20-23, 2026, among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, with a margin of error of ±3.3 percentage points. Figures may not total 100% due to rounding.
Chart: Andrew ManganSource: YouGov/The EconomistCreated with Datawrapper